Report on the 12th Kanagawa Prefecture Aikido Federation Seminar

Yokohama AikiDojo participated in the 12th Kanagawa Prefecture Aikido Federation Seminar (第十二回 神奈川県合気道連盟講習会) led by Fujimaki Hiroshi Sensei on Saturday, March 8, at the Kanagawa Prefectural Budokan. This seminar, organized as part of the Kanagawa Prefecture Aikido Federation's official events, brought together practitioners from various dojos to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of Aikido.

Congratulations to newly promoted to kyu and dan grades!

As a dojo officially affiliated to the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido Hombu Dojo, Yokohama AikiDojo is permitted to hold kyu and dan grading examinations. Our dojo recently held those examinations for our adult members, and we are delighted to announce that all students passed their test!

Yokohama AikiDojo Instructors Attend the 2025 Candidate Instructor Seminar

Yokohama AikiDojo is pleased to report that our instructors attended the 2025 edition of the Candidate Instructor Seminar (令和6年度指導者候補講習会), organized by the Aikikai Foundation on the 25th and 26th of January, 2025. This seminar plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Aikido instruction by providing hands-on training and lectures on effective teaching methodologies.

Mihály Dobroka Sensei Promoted to 5th Dan

The first major event of the year in the Aikido world is the Kagamibiraki, a ceremony that takes place at the Aikikai Foundation - Aikido Hombu Dojo in early January. For this occasion, several hundreds of Aikido practitioners gather to celebrate the new year and greet each other.

Special Class with Stephane Goffin Sensei (7th dan)

Since its inception, our dojo has been fortunate to benefit from the constant support of Christian Tissier Shihan, and we are also very lucky since when his top students visit Japan, they often come to visit us in Yokohama for a special class.

Celebrating Our 2024 Bonenkai and O Sensei's Birthday!

Like every year, Yokohama AikiDojo took the opportunity of its last class of the year to celebrate its bonenkai, which is a very popular Japanese end-of-year party where people drink and celebrate with friends and coworkers. This year however, the date coincided with a major event, the anniversary of the birth of the founder of Aikido, Ueshiba Morihei Sensei, who was born on December 14th 1883.

Kanagawa Prefecture Aikido Federation Getting Ready to Teach Aikido in Junior High Schools

The Kanagawa Prefecture Aikido Federation recently decided to resume its area-wide joint practice sessions, which had not been held for quite a while. This year's joint practice session was held on Saturday, November 30th at the Yokohama Budokan in Kannai. The main purpose of this meeting was to introduce the recent changes that were effected to the mandatory martial arts course in junior high schools, leading to the inclusion of Aikido in the curriculum.

A fantastic experience at the 14th International Aikido Federation Summit

The 14th International Aikido Federation Summit took place in Yoyogi’s National Olympics Memorial Youth Center from September 30th to October 6th, 2024. The event takes place every four year and is the opportunity for over a thousand practitioners from Japan and all around the world to meet and train under the most prominent masters of the art.

Yokohama AikiDojo instructors participate in Korea Aikido Federation’s 30th Anniversary Event.

Last weekend took place a major celebration for our friends in Korea, with the 30th anniversary of the Korea Aikido Federation. Yokohama AikiDojo Dojo-cho Guillaume Erard and instructor Mihaly Dobroka were invited to participate and teach classes during the event, along with Igarashi Kazuo Shihan (8th dan), Takimoto Seizo Shihan (8th dan), and Yoon Junhwan Sensei (5th dan).

Special Class with Fabrice Croizé Sensei, 6th dan Aikikai

Our dojo is very fortunate in that it receives regular visits from practitioners from all over the world, especially during the month of May, as it is particularly busy in Aikido events of all sorts. One of our recent guest instructors was Fabrice Croizé Sensei, a 6th dan instructor from Paris.

Training Times

Classes are taught in English, Japanese and French
WEDNESDAY
to - Adults & Youths
FRIDAY
to 16:30 - Saint Maur Students
17:00 to 18:00 - Children
18:30 to - Adults & Youths
SATURDAY
to 11:00 - Children
11:10 to - Adults & Youths

Yokohama AikiDojo

Officially recognized by the Aikikai Foundation, the World Aikido Headquarters.
83 Yamatecho, Naka Ward Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0862

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