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

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 Camp Let us know if you have any questions, we are always happy to help! With warm regards, Laura and Karen Camp Coordinators … 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

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...]