United States Aikido Federation Newsletter

A Special Presentation from Yamada Sensei

"On this just-completed video, Yamada Sensei shares some of his personal aikido history through a grand tour of the NY Aikikai kamiza. Aside from O Sensei's photo and calligraphy, there are photos of Yamada Sensei's fellow uchi deshi - Tamura Sensei, Chiba Sensei, Kanai Sensei and Sugano Sensei - all of whom have passed away. On the opposite wall are three of Yamada Sensei's most cherished teachers, Doshu Kisshamaru Ueshiba, Kisaburo Osawa and Koichi Tohei. The movie is about 20 minutes long so grab your popcorn and enjoy. Click on the link below to view." New York Aikikai Y. Yamada - … Read More

Board Update and Meeting Summary

The USAF Board of Directors would like to share a summary of their recent meeting. Please click below to access the document. Click here to read the USAF Board Update and Meeting Summary … Read More

Aikido In The Rain

During a rainy weekend while sitting in thought about my time in aikido, I was distracted by the individual rain drops falling on the ubiquitous asphalt and mineral shingle roof keeping me dry; glad to be dry, and a thought began to form. I thought, how much like the flow of water, the perfection of ki in aikido practice must be. I envisioned the drumming drops striking in their chaotic pattern, making their meandering journey down the rough surface of the shingles. During their journey, the drops begin to coalesce into small rivulets picking up mass and slowly picking speed as they flowed to … Read More

USAF Latest News

Board Update and Meeting Summary

See you online on October 17 for another great class!

We are excited to invite you to the 6th class in our USAF Aikido Online Series on Saturday, October 17 at 1 pm EDT (12 pm CDT / 10 am PDT) featuring guest instructors Peter Bernath, Shihan - Florida Aikikai, James Graves, Shidoin - Southland Aikido, and Jonathan Weiner, … [Read More...]

Join us September 26th! USAF Aikido for Kids Online Class!

We are excited to invite you to the 5th Aikido For Kids Online Class taking place on Saturday, September 26 at 1 pm EDT (12 pm CDT / 10 am PDT) featuring guest instructor Mohamed Mounji, 6th dan, Aikido de la Montagne. Join the Zoom Class, September 26 at 1 pm … [Read More...]