United States Aikido Federation Newsletter

A Message From Yamada Sensei

Dear Teachers and Members, We just finished our annual summer camp 2018 with great success. It was a great summer camp and I am sure everybody had a wonderful time creating new friendships and new love. Our summer camp is very unique and one of the best summer camps in the world. I can say this proudly because we offer so many varieties of the best instruction. Well- organized by the staff with lots of explanation and knowledge. Greeted at the desk by intelligent and charming ladies. What else can you ask for? During summer camp, there were a couple of meetings by the Technical … Read More

From Yamada Sensei: Etiquette for Seminar Invitations

Dear USAF and Sansuikai Instructors: The following are very important procedures I would like you to keep in mind, and it applies whether you are a member of the USAF or Sansuikai International. When it comes to organizing seminars, we must consider the USAF and Sansuikai International 2 separate organizations that must show a mutual respect towards each other. Whenever you are approached to teach a seminar outside your organization, especially if it is from a country other than your own, please remember to follow this proper etiquette: both you and the dojo inviting you should request … Read More

The Vocabulary of Conflict

There was a time, during my youth and early adulthood, that I had only a one-word response to any conflict, a loud and forceful “NO.” In a lot of situations, there’s nothing wrong with a strong “NO!” as a means of stopping aggression. It’s a word whose delivery everyone should practice. But while that word had been useful in my formative years, as a boy and young man facing larger bullies, as a response to conflict in other situations, it lacked a certain capacity for nuance. After all, it’s not only bullies looking to humiliate you that result in conflict; you can get into arguments with … Read More

USAF Latest News

SUMMER CAMP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 1ST

Good news! Summer camp registration has been extended to July 1st - hotel rooms are going quickly, so please make sure to observe the new deadline if you are hoping to stay on site for a half-week or full-week camp package! All camp details can be found here: USAF Summer … [Read More...]

Summer Camp Deadline is 1 Week Away!

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for registering for camp and reserving a room at the discounted rate is 1 WEEK AWAY - FRIDAY JUNE 22nd. Please spread the word, and forward to your dojo members and friends. All camp details can be found here: USAF Summer … [Read More...]

2017 – USAF At A Glance

We would like to share with you our 2017 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 the content. We hope you find it informative and wish you a wonderful … [Read More...]