September 2019
Dan Tests in Louisa
Aviv Sensei will instruct morning classes and then conduct Aikido in Louisa's First Ever Blackbelt Tests! Sept 28 at the Betty J. Queen Center in Louisa, VA Click for flyer
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Seminar 2019 with Hans Goto Shihan, 7th dan
December 7 – 8, 2019 Hans Goto Sensei has over 40 years of experience in the martial arts. His main focus has been Aikido, with extended residential training in Iwama, Japan, under Morihiro Saito Shihan. Goto Sensei was one of the first foreign students admitted to study at the Iwama Dojo. Goto Sensei is Head Instructor and founder of Bay Marin Aikido and serves as President of the Takemusu Aikido Association. He has published in Black Belt and other periodicals.…
Find out more »April 2020
Tai Sai Seminar with Miles Kessler Sensei, 6th dan – POSTPONED TILL 2021
Join us for training in mindfulness, Aikido, meditation, and joy with renowned international teacher Miles Kessler. Miles Sensei will build on his body of work and focus this seminar on "Stillness and Movement" in Aikido. As a dual lineage holder in the traditions of Aikido and Mahasi meditation, Miles Sensei builds on his knowledge of Aikido, Vipassna Meditation, and Integral Practice. He will lead us in creatively unlocking the potential that Aikido holds for the evolution of the individual, of the art,…
Find out more »May 2020
TAA Memorial Day Gasshuku – Cancelled for 2020
POSTPONED - GOMENASAI - HOPE TO TRAIN WITH YOU SOON Join us for the 31st (almost annual) Iwama-Style May Aikido Seminar at Lake Tahoe, California featuring fantastic instructors, will reconvene once covid restrictions are lifted for gathering and traveling. Tell your training partners that you are going on Facebook. See the promo video, too. Bill Witt Shihan, 8th dan Hans Goto Shihan, 7th dan Hoa Newens Shihan Kim Peuser Shihan Bernice Tom Shihan Wolfgang Baumgartner Sensei Aviv Goldsmith, 6th dan …
Find out more »July 2020
Nishio Seminar – POSTPONED
2nd Annual Nishio Aikido Keikokai Northern Virginia Seminar with Senseis Takao Arisue and Kazuya Nakamichi Shihan
Find out more »September 2020
2020 Common Ground All-Virginia Aikido Friendship Seminar – Online Panel Discussion
Online Panel Discussion Virginia Aikido Past, Present, and Future Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 (10A-Noon) A day for practitioners of Aikido to come together and experience the diversity of Virginia’s Aikido Resources – which are all part of O-Sensei’s legacy. Invited Instructors Gordon Sakamoto Shihan, 7th Dan, Northern VA Aikikai (USAF) Aviv Goldsmith, 6th dan, Aikido in Fredericksburg (TAA) Yvonne Thelwell, 6th dan, Aikido of Arlington (CAA) Steven Gayer, 5th dan, Shin Ryu of Virginia (Shin Ryu) Steve Wolf,…
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Heiwa Matsuri Fall Peace Festival — Online for 2020
Join us for the annual local celebration of International Aiki Peace Week! This year's event will be online via Zoom. Starting at 10:30 AM we will have two activities for kids then the program will progress for general audiences and culminate with the World Peace Flag Ceremony. Click here for event flyer with schedule and login info. Tell your friends you are going on Facebook. Free and Donations are welcome.
Find out more »December 2020
Holiday Seminar with Wolfgang Baumgartner Sensei, 7th dan
Join us for online Aikido training in Aiki Weapons and learn from O-Sensei's teachings via Wolfgang Sensei. Our annual Holiday Seminar includes Aikido training and blackbelt tests. This year it is ONLINE via Zoom. Class is at 11AM Eastern Time. Click to register online
Find out more »Blackbelt Tests
Candidates for Aikido blackbelts will demonstrate their skills and knowledge. 9:30AM - Outdoors two of our Senior Students will be tested for Nidan (second degree blackbelt) 12:30PM - One of our Uchideshi will be tested for Shodan (first degree blackbelt) This will be broadcast on Zoom. Click to login and observe.
Find out more »January 2021
New Year’s Day Training – Kagami Biraki
Join us on New Year's Day for energetic training and personal goal setting! Outdoor, distanced training with bokken. Click for flyer.
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