United States Aikido Federation Newsletter

Message from Yamada Sensei

I am sorry I am not able to be at Donovan’s funeral this weekend. I hope you understand but with the current situation, it’s not possible for me to make the trip. Instead, I would like to share a short message to express my condolences to Donovan’s family and students and friends. It came as such a shock to me to hear the sad news about Donovan on February 22nd. I know it was felt the same way for everyone around the world. I have always said that Donovan was like a son to me, from the time he came to live as a young ushi deshi at NYA and even on our recent phone call for my birthday, just … Read More

Technical Committee Announcement

We hope you and your dojos are doing as well as can be expected during these challenging times. As you know, the USAF and the aikido community at large were hit with a tremendous loss in February with the passing of our dear friend and long-time USAF Technical Committee (TC) member, Donovan Waite. He is greatly missed by all. With this loss, we discussed the importance of adding a new member to the TC. We would have made this announcement at summer camp after our annual meeting but due to camp’s cancellation, we are writing to share the news that the TC has voted Penny Bernath, 7th dan, … Read More

Sale of Harvey Konigsberg Print to Benefit NY Aikikai

Harvey Konigsberg has created a new print, O-Sensei with Sword, a 16" x 20" archival print, hand-signed limited edition of 450 on 100% cotton canvas. The print will not be stretched, giving the donor the option of stretching or framing it themselves. All the proceeds from the sale of the first 50 prints minus the cost of production will be donated to the New York Aikikai. The first 50 prints are available for the special price of $145 (regular price $375.) Shipping is free. Custom sizes available. www.harveykonigsbergart.com … Read More

USAF Latest News

Dan Promotion Applications Mailed to Aikikai June 11th, 2021

Test applications mailed to Aikikai Hombu Dojo on June 11th, 2021 for registration of dan rank. Shodan Greg Baker - Fudoshin Aikikai Jonathan Blakeslee - Portsmouth Aikido Paul Bylington - Nations Aikikai Nathan Eckel - Knoxville … [Read More...]

Technical Committee Announcement

Thank you from the USAF Aikido Online Class Series

Today is the first day of summer break for the USAF Aikido Online Class Series. We wish to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to the aikido community. We hope you can take a moment to watch and share with your friends. Have a wonderful … [Read More...]