United States Aikido Federation Newsletter

A Special Presentation from Yamada Sensei

"On this just-completed video, Yamada Sensei shares some of his personal aikido history through a grand tour of the NY Aikikai kamiza. Aside from O Sensei's photo and calligraphy, there are photos of Yamada Sensei's fellow uchi deshi - Tamura Sensei, Chiba Sensei, Kanai Sensei and Sugano Sensei - all of whom have passed away. On the opposite wall are three of Yamada Sensei's most cherished teachers, Doshu Kisshamaru Ueshiba, Kisaburo Osawa and Koichi Tohei. The movie is about 20 minutes long so grab your popcorn and enjoy. Click on the link below to view." New York Aikikai Y. Yamada - … Read More

Good News from the USAF Working Group

We are pleased to share with you some news about the work the USAF Working Group has been doing behind the scenes for the last few months. In January 2020, the USAF Board of Directors approved a proposal from the Working Group to highlight and promote issues around equity and inclusion within its organization. Sharon Dominguez was appointed as the Working Group Chair and joined by Sylvie Firestone, Harvey Konigsberg, Julia Freedgood, Arturo Peal, and Christine Wong. Mission and Goals What is the Working Group's mission? To foster and promote inclusivity and diversity within the USAF, … Read More

Aikido In The Rain

During a rainy weekend while sitting in thought about my time in aikido, I was distracted by the individual rain drops falling on the ubiquitous asphalt and mineral shingle roof keeping me dry; glad to be dry, and a thought began to form. I thought, how much like the flow of water, the perfection of ki in aikido practice must be. I envisioned the drumming drops striking in their chaotic pattern, making their meandering journey down the rough surface of the shingles. During their journey, the drops begin to coalesce into small rivulets picking up mass and slowly picking speed as they flowed to … Read More

USAF Latest News

Join us September 26th! USAF Aikido for Kids Online Class!

We are excited to invite you to the 5th Aikido For Kids Online Class taking place on Saturday, September 26 at 1 pm EDT (12 pm CDT / 10 am PDT) featuring guest instructor Mohamed Mounji, 6th dan, Aikido de la Montagne. Join the Zoom Class, September 26 at 1 pm … [Read More...]

Join us September 19! USAF Aikido Online Class!

We are excited to invite you to the fifth class in our USAF Aikido Online Series on Saturday, September 19 at 1 pm EDT (12 pm CDT / 10 am PDT) featuring guest instructors Laura Jacobs Pavlick, Shihan - Litchfield Hills Aikikai, Kiyoshi Yasutake, Shidoin - Midwest Aikido … [Read More...]

Up Next August 29! Join Us For The USAF Aikido Online Class!

We are excited to invite you to the fourth class in our USAF Aikido Online Series on Saturday, August 29 at 1 pm EDT (12 pm CDT / 10 am PDT) featuring guest instructors Andy Demko, Shihan - New Castle Aikikai, Karen De Paola, Shidoin - Skylands Aikikai, and Stephane Janczuk, … [Read More...]