Happy Holidays
Each year I look forward to December, mostly because of my dojo’s holiday seminar. The mat is always full of New York Aikikai members, both old and new, as well as so many visitors who come to celebrate aikido and friendship. I am happy to be home at this time surrounded by people enjoying themselves. It’s always a good weekend for me. As you may know, there are some recent changes in the USAF Board of Directors. Many board members dedicated several years of their time and put in a lot of hard work for the USAF. We are thankful for their service and all they did. But it is also … Read More
Summer Camp Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2014 USAF Summer Camp are now being accepted. Because of the generous donations and success of the 2013 Summer Camp Raffle, there are 24 scholarships available this year. Click here to access the form . The DEADLINE for application submissions is May 1, 2014 and winners will be announced by May 5, 2014. If you are applying for a scholarship, you are still encouraged to register for a Camp Package and book your hotel room as soon as possible. Scholarships ONLY cover the Aikido portion of Camp Packages (full or 1⁄2 week). Scholarship recipients … Read More
A Sad Loss of Albany Aikido
John Wright started his Aikido training in 1979. In addition to Faust Sensei his Aikido has been influenced by Yousef Mehter Sensei, Yamada Shihan, Kanai Shihan, Chiba Shihan and a host of other teachers to whom he is eternally grateful to for their encouraging him to try new ways of doing familiar techniques. John has also been involved in the Chinese martial arts Tai Chi, Bagua Chang and Hsing-i. His Aikido training has made him realize that conflict situations with others can generally best be handled by a non-confrontational approach – blending in Aikido parlance. Passing on this art has … Read More
USAF Latest News
Summer Camp Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2014 USAF Summer Camp are now being accepted. Because of the generous donations and success of the 2013 Summer Camp Raffle, there are 24 scholarships available this year. Click here to access the form . The DEADLINE for application … [Read More...]
Summer Camp Is Now 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 2014 USAF Summer Camp beginning Sunday, July 27th and ending Saturday, August 2nd. To accommodate Aikido camp participants and their … [Read More...]
2014 Summer Camp Preview
The registration process for the 2014 USAF Summer Camp is almost complete and the projected launch date is coming soon.To help you plan for this event, here is some information you will need to consider (more info/details will follow once summer camp registration is … [Read More...]
USAF Official Business
Summer Camp Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2014 USAF Summer Camp are now being accepted. Because of the generous donations and … [Read More...]
Summer Camp Is Now Open For Registration
Once again, Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, located at 401 South New York Road, Galloway, New Jersey USA, … [Read More...]
2014 Summer Camp Preview
The registration process for the 2014 USAF Summer Camp is almost complete and the projected launch date is coming … [Read More...]
Articles & Seminar Photos
A Sad Loss of Albany Aikido
John Wright started his Aikido training in 1979. In addition to Faust Sensei his Aikido has been influenced by … [Read More...]
Special Project for NY Aikikai &Yamada Sensei’s 50th Anniversary
Dear Fellow Aikidoka As you probably know, 2014 is a special year for the New York Aikikai and Yamada Sensei, … [Read More...]
The Essence of Yamada Sensei
The Essence of Yamada Sensei is a short film of Yamada Sensei teaching at the 2013 USAF Winter Camp, November … [Read More...]
