United States Aikido Federation Newsletter

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM YAMADA SENSEI

Our Christmas Seminar and Christmas are just around the corner. So that means it is a time to think about gifts; what should I get? who should I give to? Well, as far as I’m concerned, I don’t want to be greeted by Santa. I only need to be given a big hug and kiss. I’m more than happy to see you on the mat at the Christmas Seminar. That will be the only and best gift for me for Christmas. Y. Yamada … Read More

Yamada Sensei Honored By Borough of Manhattan

We are delighted to announce that Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer has graciously honored Yamada Sensei on his 55 years of aikido service, teaching and inspiration by proclaiming July 10, 2019 Sensei Yoshimitsu Yamada Appreciation Day. Congratulations to Yamada Sensei for this amazing accomplishment. We can't begin to express our gratitude and appreciation for all he has done to help spread aikido throughout the world, and for his continued teachings and guidance as Technical Director of the USAF! To view the full Proclamation, click here. … Read More

Harvey Konigsberg Sensei – A New Documentary

Dear Aikido friends, We are delighted to announce that the documentary about Harvey Konigsberg Shihan’s subtle understanding of the nuances of Aikido is now complete. Aikido, Life, Art and Harmony: An Interview with Harvey Konigsberg Sensei can be purchased through his website, harveykonigsbergart.com The running time is a little over an hour. You can see a preview here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ByVUQ71bC4VD-i8aPzlJ3MQ8HW3Ykbxh/view Enjoy! Kali Hewitt-Blackie Regent Park Community Aikido … Read More

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Yamada Sensei Honored By Borough of Manhattan

Dan Promotion Applications Mailed to Aikikai April 15th, 2019

Test applications mailed to Aikikai Hombu Dojo on April 15th, 2019 for registration of dan rank Shodan Daniiar Akmatov - Open Sky Aikikai Lori Basiewicz - Sangamon Derrick Doose - Aikido Center of Atlanta Alice Fairfield - Greater … [Read More...]

Aikido Journal Interview with Yamada Sensei

As quoted in Aikido Journal: "In 1955, Yoshimitsu Yamada was accepted to the Hombu Dojo uchi deshi program (live-in apprentice) at age 18. He studied directly under the founder, as well as Kissomaru Ueshiba, Koichi Tohei, Kisaburo Osawa and other legendary masters. Yamada … [Read More...]