Midwest Aikido Center

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Please join us October 19-20, 2024 for the MAC's Autumn Aikido Seminar with special guest instructor Claude Berthiaume Shihan.

All affiliations welcome! Register early for best pricing.

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/mac-autumn-seminar/

It’s always so great when we have visitors at the MAC as we did this morning when Alex Michalska, an instructor at New York Aikikai, came to practice with us. Thanks for the fun practice, Alex!

Happy Birthday, Tohei Sensei!

The legacy of our founding instructor, Akira Tohei Shihan (1929-1999), lives on through all the lives he touched, including his students, their students, THEIR students and onward.

Thank you, Sensei.

Merci à tous! Thank you everyone!
Aikido de la Montagne!

Mark your calendar! Please join us this fall in Chicago for our Autumn Aikido* Seminar with Claude Berthiaume Shihan, October 19-20, 2024. Registration available soon.

*some Iaido too!

Twenty-five years ago today, we lost our chief instructor and founder, Akira Tohei Shihan. We are grateful for all he did for us and for the broader Aikido community. His legacy lives on as the next generation strives to follow his example: to become better practitioners and better human beings.

Save the date ! Register now!

A great opportunity to train with some amazing instructors. Don't miss out.

Save the date ! Register now!

Aikido de la Montagne's Summer Camp July 21st - 27th, 2024 with Hayato Osawa Shihan - Hombu Dojo, the USAF Technical Committee, Shihan and Shidoin

A rare opportunity to practice under the incredible Seki Shihan from Hombu Dojo. June 16-21 in Kenosha, WI. Full week, half week, and daily rates available.

Note: Please reserve your spot ASAP. The deadline is May 15th (university needs the headcount).

Questions? Please reach out to the MAF via their website (event link below), or ask around if you're at the Midwest Aikido Center. Our members have been attending this amazing camp for many years.

More info: https://www.aikidomaf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_ID=46&ParentCat=1

Thanks to all who attended the O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with Peter Bernath Shihan. It was great to be together for excellent instruction and training, and fun times afterward. We look forward to next time!

TOMORROW!

Please join us April 20-21, 2024 for the MAC's O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with special guest instructor Peter Bernath Shihan.

All affiliations welcome. See you on the mat!

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/o-sensei-memorial-seminar/

NEXT WEEK! Register TODAY--last chance for early bird pricing!

Please join us April 20-21, 2024 for the MAC's O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with special guest instructor Peter Bernath Shihan.

All affiliations welcome!

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/o-sensei-memorial-seminar/

TWO WEEKS AWAY! Please register to join us April 20-21, 2024 for the MAC's O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with special guest instructor Peter Bernath Shihan.

Register now to get early bird pricing! All affiliations welcome!

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/o-sensei-memorial-seminar/

Join us in THREE weeks! Please register to join us April 20-21, 2024 for the MAC's O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with special guest instructor Peter Bernath Shihan.

All affiliations welcome! Register early for best pricing.

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/o-sensei-memorial-seminar/

Four weeks away! Please join us April 20-21, 2024 for the MAC's O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with special guest instructor Peter Bernath Shihan.

All affiliations welcome! Register early for best pricing.

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/o-sensei-memorial-seminar/

This is a photograph from the memorial seminar for our late Chief Instructor Walter Van Enck. He passed away on this day in 2015. There are others in this photo who are no longer with us. We ask that you take a moment today to reflect on all of our Aikido Instructors and friends who have died over the years, and how they shaped our lives in a positive way. May they rest in peace and forever be in our hearts and in our practice.

Registration now open! Please join us April 20-21, 2024 for the MAC's O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with special guest instructor Peter Bernath Shihan.

All affiliations welcome! Register early for best pricing.

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/o-sensei-memorial-seminar/

Next month! Please join us April 20-21, 2024 for the MAC's O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with special guest instructor Peter Bernath Shihan.

All affiliations welcome! Register early for best pricing.

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/o-sensei-memorial-seminar/

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Seminar with Sharon Dominguez, Shidoin, 6th Dan - Aikido of Cincinnati March 23, 2024 - March 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Aikido of Cincinnati is excited to welcome Sharon Dominguez, Shidoin, 6th Dan, for our 50th Anniversary Seminar! Dominguez Sensei comes to us from the New York Aikikai where she is Board President and instructor. The seminar begins Saturday Marc...

Registration now open! Please join us April 20-21, 2024 for the MAC's O-Sensei Memorial Seminar with special guest instructor Peter Bernath Shihan.

All affiliations welcome!

Register: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html
Flyer and info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/o-sensei-memorial-seminar/

All welcome! Mark your calendar. More details coming soon!

Still feeling the great loss.

Remembering Yamada Sensei Dear Aikido Community, As you may know, today marks the first anniversary of Yamada Sensei’s passing. With so many people around the world deeply touched by Sensei in both their aikido and personal journeys, we wanted to acknowledge this day and take a moment to remember our teacher together. We e...

Thanks to all who attended the Kagami Biraki Seminar with Vu X. Ha Shihan. And thanks to all for braving the cold weather and overcoming travel challenges! Great instruction, enthusiastic training, and good times afterward. We look forward to next time!

Congratulations to our members who received promotions from Hombu Dojo at Kagami Biraki this year. Notably Victor Ancer and Cyril Landise. We are all very proud of their achievements. We also extend congratulations to our other Aikido friends who received promotions this year!

2024 Kagamibiraki Promotions We are excited to announce the following New Year's promotions for 2024, with an extra special congratulations to Harvey Konigsberg Shihan and Michael Abrams Shihan, for receiving their 8th dan certifications from Doshu at Hombu Dojo. 5th Dan: Joan Alcantara - Newport Beach Aikikai Richard Colacino....

Congratulations to our Michael Bonifacio!

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Dan Promotions Mailed to Aikikai January 12th, 2024 Applications mailed to Aikikai Hombu Dojo on January 12th, 2024 for registration of dan rank. Congratulations to all! 1st Dan: Michael Bogdanov - Center Island Aikido Michael Bonifacio - Midwest Aikido Center Christopher Bushra - Southland Aikido Christophe Cesaire - Aikido of Westchester Matthew Do...

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!

Register here: https://macregister.org/seminars/seminar.html

Please join us in welcoming Vu X. Ha Shihan for a special Kagami Biraki seminar, January 13-14, 2024. All affiliations welcome. Bring your: energy, appetite, and weapons if you're able.

See you on the mat!

Flyer and schedule: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/seminars-and-events/