Tenzan Aikido

Another view of the dojo siding repair.

And here are the results of our crew's efforts!

Much thanks to Ian, Kavan, Alex and Justin who rose to the occasion and repaired the damaged, 75 year old, dojo siding that was the cause of water in the dojo during torrential rain storms. They donated their time during this beautiful Labor Day Weekend to do something very difficult and nice for our dojo.

Preparations have begun! We can't wait to see everyone in a couple of months. Rooms are going to book fast so get yours now! https://floridaaikikai.com/newest/2024/08/29/florida-winter-camp/

A strong round of tests at the USAF Summer Camp in Montreal this year. Included among them was our own Kavan Peterson who did a fabulous job.

Thomas with Don and Julie at a seminar at Aikido of Maine. I just love these folks.

We have a lot of friends. Really, A LOT of friends! What a wonderful experience!

What a summer camp! Thank you to Aikido de la Montagne for organizing. Lots more pics soon, but in the meantime, behold so many aikidoka!

Tenzan Aikido was well represented at the USAF summer camp in Montreal. Many thanks to Claude Berthiaume Sensei for hosting, and to Osawa Sensei and all the other wonderful teachers for sharing their insights.

The banquet on the last evening in Montreal.

We wrapped up our third camp of the summer today with strong tests by all students. We are so proud of their hard work and their cheerful spirits! What an honor to be involved in shaping the future! Two more camps to go!

We had so much fun at the USAF summer camp in Montreal!

Bookman Sensei's good friend, Charles McGinnis Sensei stopped into Tenzan Aikido during his visit to Seattle. We were lucky enough to have him teach a class for us. A wonderful experience! Come back soon, McGinnis Sensei!

Last year’s USAF summer camp.

Great first night of our Intensive with Bookman Sensei. Reconnecting with past friends, meeting new ones. Heading to Greenlake tomorrow for some morning weapons practice. Meet us at the dojo at 7:45am.

This weekend is our Advanced Seminar with Bookman Shihan!

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2024 Shihan Appointments We are excited to announce the following USAF members have received the appointment of Shihan by the Examination Committee for Appointment of Shihan at Aikikai Hombu Dojo. Congratulations to all! Matthew Bagedonow - MIT Aikido ClubJames Baker - Aikido of NorfolkKnut Bauer - Central Illinois AikikaiP...

We have moved this seminar out to March 2025.

Tenzan Aikido's Seminar June 8th-9th, 2024 with Peter Bernath Shihan - Florida Aikikai

What a wonderful seminar with Mike Flynn Sensei. Much thanks to Ea Murphy and Eric Gillet Senseis for hosting this event at Tacoma Aikikai. They did a fabulous job. I was so grateful to see and practice with so many old friends.

Our Tenzan Aikikai Members at the Mike Flynn Sensei Seminar hosted by Tacoma Aikikai. Great seminar!!

My old friend, Tom Collings Sensei and I practicing udekimenage in Pimsler Sensei's class at New York Aikikai. Most enjoyable!

Much appreciation goes to Senseis Hal Lehrman, Jay Tall and Aikido Schools of New Jersey for their kind invitation and warm hospitality during my seminar last weekend. Those who attended from instructors to beginners enthusiastically embraced their training.

Great seminar with Bruce Bookman Sensei. Thanks to everyone who attended

Many thanks to Sensei's Don Ellingsworth, Guy Hagen and Julie Tollen for their gracious invitation to Aikido Chuseikan of Tampa Bay. It was wonderful to work with such a talented and dedicated group of aikido practitioners.

Building the dojo in our new location on Aurora Avenue. 1989. 5000 square feet and every inch needed to be renovated!