Special Events
Tim Spies Sensei, 4th Dan, Friendship Seminar at Aikido of Wales - February 9, 2017
Aikido of Wales, Kettle Moraine High School, Rm 322, 349 N Oak Crest Dr, Wales, WI 53183
Time: Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm. Cost: Free (donations welcome).
Tim Spies Sensei, Dojo-cho of Ryoshinkan Dojo in Arlington Heights, founder of both the "Aikido Resolutions Foundation" and the "Cut the Cancer Program," will be the featured instructor on February 9th. Let's roll!
Kangeiko Aikido Seminar - February 17-19, 2017
Aikido Association of America, 1016 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Friday, February 17 at 7:00pm through Sunday, February 19 at 1:00pm
Cost: To be determined
The Aikido Association of America is proud to announce a seminar with Rick Gendo Testa Sensei (Shoshinkan Dojo), James Nakayama Sensei (Chushinkan Dojo), & Tatsuo Toyoda Sensei (Tenshinkan Dojo), hosted by Tenshinkan Dojo in Chicago. Training is open to students of any martial art or rank, from any organization or dojo.
Rick Gendo Testa Sensei is the Chief Instructor (Dojo-cho) of Shoshinkan Dojo and Eastern Region Director. He became an ordained Rinzai Zen priest under Genjo Osho of Dai Bai Zan Cho Zen Ji of Seattle Washington.
James Nakayama Sensei is the Western Region Shibucho (branch leader). He is ranked nanadan (7th degree black belt) in aikido and godan (5th degree black belt) in Iaido. He is Dojo-cho of Chushinkan Dojo in California.
Stephen Tatsuo Toyoda, the current President and son of Aikido Association of America founder Fumio Toyoda Shihan and has been uchideshi under Y. Kobayashi Soshihan in Tokorozawa, Japan. Mr. Toyoda is the Dojo-cho of Tenshinkan Dojo in Chicago, Illinois and has taught extensively throughout the United States and world.
Tim Spies Sensei, 4th Dan, Friendship Seminar at Aikido of Hales Corners - February 23, 2017
Aikido of Hales Corners, 5726 S 108th St, Hales Corners, WI 53130
Time: Thursday, 7:30 - 9:30pm. Cost: Free (donations welcome).
Aikido of Hales Corners is happy to announce Tim Spies Sensei, 4th Dan, as the first guest instructor to teach an evening friendship seminar at their dojo on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at 7:30pm. Spies Sensei is the founder of Aikido Resolutions Foundation Cut the Cancer Program and is the dojo-cho at Ryoshinkan Dojo in Arlington Heights, IL. There is no cost to attend but donations are welcome.
Tamon Mark Uttech Sensei 2nd Annual Memorial Seminar - February 26, 2017
Aikido of Marshall, 212 West Main Street, Marshall, WI 53559
Time: Sunday, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: Suggested $10.00 donation
Photo Credit: Jim Moy
Join Aikido of Marshall in remembering the spirit of practice that Tamon Mark Uttech Sensei sought to promote between different schools of aikido. Jeff Hempel Sensei, 5th Dan, will be the guest instructor leading the seminar. Any affiliation is welcome to attend.
"Strikes and Slices" with Jeff Hempel Sensei, 5th Dan - March 4, 2017
Abiding Spirit Aikikai, 829 Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Time: Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00pm. Cost: $50.
All affiliations and styles are welcome!
Photo Credit: Jim Moy
The Abiding Spirit Aikikai is hosting Jeff Hempel Sensei, 5th Dan, for a one-day seminar on striking techniques and knife techniques. Please bring a training knife with you. For more information and to register, please use the Strikes and Slices Registration Form.
Aikido Friendship Seminar - March 4, 2017
Aikido of Harvard, 39 North Ayer Street, Harvard, IL 60033
Schedule: First session at 10:00am, second session at 2:30pm, and party at 6:00pm
Cost: No donation required and none refused
This Friendship Seminar will feature instruction by Ken Purdy Sensei, Tim Spies Sensei, and Terry Leonard Sensei. Suggested donation for the party afterwards will cost $10. Hope to see you there!
Midwest Aikido Bridge Seminar - March 31 - April 2, 2017
Abiding Spirit Aikikai, 829 Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Friday, March 31 at 9:00am through Sunday, April 2 at 12:30pm
Cost: Full day $200
Half-day $50
Featuring instruction by Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, John Mazza, Charles Tseng, Marsha Turner, Mike Weber, and Art Wise. Registration is available on the Midwest Bridge web page.
Matt Fluty Sensei Seminar - May 11-13, 2017
Aikido of Wales, Kettle Moraine High School, Rm 322, 349 N Oak Crest Dr, Wales, WI 53183
Times: Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, Friday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, and Saturday from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:30 - 4:30pm
Cost: $20 per class or $60 for the weekend
Aikido of Wales is proud to welcome Matt Fluty Sensei for a three-day seminar. Join us May 11th, 12th, and 13th for an investigation into the teachings from the Kumano Juku Dojo in Shingu, Japan. If you have enjoyed Mitsuo Tasaka Sensei's annual seminars, take advantage of this opportunity to touch upon similar themes. Fluty Sensei employs effective martial technique coupled with an emphasis on Aikido's ability to polish our spirits. Hope to see you on the mat!
Endo Seishiro Sensei Seminar - June 16-18, 2017
Abiding Spirit Aikikai, 829 Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
More information coming soon.