United States Aikido Federation Newsletter

Wishing You A Happy New Year

Once again, as I take a moment to look back at the year, I feel so lucky to be in good health and have the support of so many people in the USAF and around the world. I have traveled to so many seminars and continue to receive such a warm welcome. This of course inspires me to give as much as I possibly can to everyone on the mat, to show my appreciation for everyone who makes an effort to come and practice at these seminars. I also know there are many people who can not attend seminars that often, but who show their dedication to their home dojo and their instructor. I hope everyone will … Read More

New Year’s Recommendations 1-1-2018

The following list comprises the 2018 New Year's recommendations for 5th dan and above, and Shihan. The recently posted list on Aikikai Foundation's website can be found here: Kagamibiraki Grading 2018 Godan Maite Azcoitia - Gold Coast Aikikai Renee Bean - Chushin Aikido Center Driss Benmoussa - Aikido of Park Slope Luis Javier Burghi - Aikido of Park Slope Christy Calder - Aikido of Santa Barbara Anthony Chong - Aikido Curacao Michael Clair - Fudoshin Aikikai Sean Conley - Martha's Vineyard Aikido Club Tim Cooper - Albany Aikido Jerome Curiale … 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

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...]

New Year’s Recommendations 1-1-2018

USAF Testing Requirements Effective 1-1-2018

USAF testing requirements have been updated as of 1-1-2018 to better reflect Aikikai language and USAF testing protocols that are already in place. Click Here To View USAF Testing Requirements … [Read More...]