Holiday Greetings From Yamada Sensei
I can truly say it's good to be home! I have traveled all over the world and coming home to NY to finish the year at my dojo always makes me happy. It's hard to believe that another year has passed, but when I look on the back of my office door at my calendar for 2012, I think that the new year will be just as busy. Even though I am tired from traveling so much, every where I go the aikido is growing and the people are excited to learn. Many people who live in countries where they have to struggle every day are so happy on the mat. It makes my job so much easier because of that. And as … Read More
USAF Summer Camp 2012 is now OPEN FOR REGISTRAION
We are excited to announce that you can now register for Summer Camp 2012. We strongly suggest that you register through our online process. It is easy, fast and safe. Your payment for camp will go through the secure paypal site, which accepts any form of credit card. You will receive immediate confirmations, as well be able to book your hotel room to help guarantee your spot. To register online, please proceed to the USAF Store. If wish to mail in your registration, you can download the forms here: USAF SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS AND INFORMATION. The process for reserving a hotel room has … Read More
The Test of Time
“Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.” As many of you might know, compared to many I train with, I am new to Aikido training. I do not have the years of continuous training. As I continue my Aikido training, I have come to realize that while there are ranks and tests, the true determining elements in learning, training and developing my Aikido skills is a “Test of Time”. This is not a new idea and I’m sure I’m not the only one to experience … Read More
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Important Camp Hotel Information
EVERYONE GOING TO CAMP SHOULD READ THIS!! Dear Aikidoka: Please be advised that every person staying in the hotel must be listed through the hotel registration process. If you are a couple, it is not enough to list yourself alone, thinking that if you have a room then … [Read More...]
USAF Summer Camp 2012 is now OPEN FOR REGISTRAION
We are excited to announce that you can now register for Summer Camp 2012. We strongly suggest that you register through our online process. It is easy, fast and safe. Your payment for camp will go through the secure paypal site, which accepts any form of credit card. You … [Read More...]
Welcome to 5 New Dojo
The USAF would like to welcome the 5 new dojo that have joined us since the New Year. We look forward to working and training together, and thank them for their membership. They are: Notting Hill Aikikai/Bermuda Aikikai Chief Instructor: Anthea Pascaris London, UK url: … [Read More...]
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USAF Summer Camp 2012 is now OPEN FOR REGISTRAION
We are excited to announce that you can now register for Summer Camp 2012. We strongly suggest that you register … [Read More...]
Welcome to 5 New Dojo
The USAF would like to welcome the 5 new dojo that have joined us since the New Year. We look forward to working … [Read More...]
New Feature on USAF Events Page – Subscribe for Updates!
The USAF website has just added a new feature to the events calendar. You can now subscribe to receive updates on … [Read More...]
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The Test of Time
“Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can … [Read More...]
Oh My Ma-ai
Ma-ai is a concept that is often described to Aikidoka as meaning “space-time”. It is taught as a beginning … [Read More...]
The Prince and the Tea Master
There once was a vain young prince, who’s most proud possession was the greatest tea master in the land. The … [Read More...]
