Best Wishes For The New Year
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. As you know, 2014 was a special year for me in many ways. Most importantly, it was the celebration of my 50th anniversary at New York Aikikai. I had so many wonderful occasions to be all over the world, and I appreciate how hard you worked at hosting and attending seminars that focused on my anniversary. I made so many speeches, was awarded honorary plaques and statues, received so many gifts, and even had a chance to sing some of my favorite songs for you at summer camp while Steve played his guitar. It was a yearlong party for … Read More
2015 New USAF Dojo
The USAF would like to welcome the following new member dojo: 1/15/2015: Allegheny College Aikikai Chief Instructor: Rob Humphreys 520 North Main Street Meadville, PA 16335 gatoraikido@webs.com … Read More
“Aiki is Musubi” – Tamura Nobuyoshi Shihan. 2014: A Celebration of Connection and Family
Little did Yamada-Sensei know in 1964 that 50 years later, his life’s dedication in the “Big Apple” would inspire two aikido students, Dan and Nina Hayes, to connect in the “Little Apple” (Manhattan, KS) in an aikido wedding. April 5, 2014 Aikido Wedding of Dan and Nina Hayes in Manhattan, KS, officiated by Dan’s “Ma,” Pastor Jayne Sensei of Thiel College Aikikai, and assisted by Reverend Tom Boomershine, fellow aikido student from Iowa. Photography by Brandon Chan This aikido family actually started in 1972, when Peter Bernath … Read More
USAF Latest News
Dan Promotions May 16th 2014 – January 1st 2015
Test applications received and dated between May 16, 2014 and January 1, 2015 (some listings represent applications prior to Hombu approval). Shodan Andre Aguilar - Naka Ima Aikikai Mark Allen - New York Aikikai George Bill Barnard - … [Read More...]
A Message Regarding Yamada Sensei’s Travel
To The Aikido Community, Students and Friends of Yamada Sensei, Yamada Sensei has communicated with the aikido community through the US Aikido Federation, Europe, Australia and South America about his recent operation. The operation was a success and Yamada Sensei is … [Read More...]
USAF Official Business
2015 New USAF Dojo
The USAF would like to welcome the following new member dojo: 1/15/2015: Allegheny College Aikikai Chief … [Read More...]
A Message Regarding Yamada Sensei’s Travel
To The Aikido Community, Students and Friends of Yamada Sensei, Yamada Sensei has communicated with the aikido … [Read More...]
Articles & Seminar Photos
“Aiki is Musubi” – Tamura Nobuyoshi Shihan. 2014: A Celebration of Connection and Family
Little did Yamada-Sensei know in 1964 that 50 years later, his life’s dedication in the “Big Apple” would … [Read More...]
Aikido of Charlotte’s Annual Friendship Seminar
Aikido of Charlotte's Annual Friendship seminar was held on January 3, 2015. Classes were taught by Sensei Dennis … [Read More...]
Bermuda Aikikai Celebrates 31 Years
Over the weekend of October 25 2014 something pretty amazing happened in the middle of the Atlantic. Bermuda … [Read More...]
