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IMPORTANT SUMMER CAMP HOTEL UPDATE
AT THIS TIME THE HOTEL IS SOLD OUT FOR FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 5TH AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS FOR ALL OTHER NIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE NEITHER REGISTERED FOR CAMP...
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Aikido Film: Compassion, Composure & Culture
A close look at Aikido and the practitioners from Aikido of Charlotte, a United States Aikido Federation Dojo. Directed/Shot/Edited by Brett Mullen, Red Nebula Co. | Written and Produced by Jonathan...
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Aiki-Happens
We are here to practice Aikido, or as I’ll call it here: Aiki-do (pronounced aiki-doo). Our practice may become what appears to be a repetitive routine. It’s important to remember that repetition is...
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CAMP HOTEL ROOMS SOLD OUT AND OTHER IMPORTANT UPDATES
AT THIS TIME WE HAVE CLOSED ALL HOTEL RESERVATIONS THROUGH THE USAF SUMMER CAMP ROOMING BLOCK. THOSE ON THE WAITING LIST WILL BE NOTIFIED IN EARLY JULY IF ANY ROOMS BECOME AVAILABLE. THERE ARE...
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What Are The Class Times At Camp 2016?
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Training in Aikido with Type 1 Diabetes
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Happy New Year 2017
Dear USAF members: I wish all of you a happy, happy new year. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support and the wonderful moments you have given me throughout the year. I...
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2016 – USAF At A Glance
We would like to share with you our 2016 year-end report that was circulated to USAF Chief Instructors. The formatting is for a trifold brochure, so please take that into consideration when you review...
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Seminar Sounds
Penny Bernath, 6th Dan/Shihan, a Chief Instructor at Florida Aikikai speaks about her seminar experiences, the level when someone should attend a seminar, the reason for attending a seminar, and the...
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Dan Promotions January 2, 2016 – June 30, 2016
Test applications received and dated between January 2nd 2016 and June 20th, 2016 (some listings represent applications prior to Hombu approval, some may be missing if received later than this date...
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Dan Promotions July 1, 2016 – January 1, 2017
Test applications received and dated between July 1st 2016 and January 1st, 2017 (some listings represent applications prior to Hombu approval, applications not received by posting date will not be...
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2017 New USAF Dojo
The USAF would like to welcome the following new member dojo: 1/17/2017: Aikido of Pahala Chief Instructor: Alan Moores 96-1164 Holei St Pahala, Hawaii aikido of pahala/facebook 1/26/2017:...
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Yamada Sensei in Russia – And Around the World
We all are keenly aware of the heated political climate – nationally and globally – in the news these days. There might be less conflict in the world if everyone aspired to remove cultural barriers...
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Aikido Portraits
It’s been said that, if you want to find a place where people of all ethnicities, religions, social classes, and political beliefs come together for a common goal, look on the mat. I am deeply...
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Eddie Hagihara : Congratulations And An Introduction
The year of 2017 started with good news for the aikido community in the USA. This good news was announced in January during Aikikai’s annual kagami biraki celebration. Four Americans were promoted to...
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Congratulations to new Shihan
The title of Shihan is appointed by Aikikai Hombu Dojo, which states that “no additional power or authority accompanies the title of Shihan, but it shows qualifications as Aikido instructors of the...
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From our Birankai Friends to Students and Friends of Chiba Sensei
Dear Students and Friends of Chiba Sensei, Mrs. Chiba has agreed to sell the last of Sensei’s life long collection of weapons and accessories. Below is a link to a website containing the collection....
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2017 Summer Camp Is Open For Registration
Once again, Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, located at 401 South New York Road, Galloway, New Jersey USA, will be the venue for the 2017 USAF Summer Camp beginning Sunday, July 30th and ending...
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Aikido Is Frustrating. It’s Supposed To Be.
You’re sitting there. Your legs hurt after a bunch of suwari-waza. The instructor demonstrates a technique, and you can tell there’s some subtlety to it. He shows it 3 times, pronounces its name, and...
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Dan Promotions January 2, 2017 – May 31, 2017
Test applications received and dated between January 2nd 2017 and May 31st, 2016 (some listings represent applications prior to Hombu approval, applications not received by posting date will not be...
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