Dojo News
Multnomah Aikikai, Portland, Oregon publishes Dojo News, including thoughtful articles by students and teachers along with dojo updates, events, and news.
Dennis practicing kaiten-nage at Multnomah Aikikai
What I wish I knew when I started aikido… by Dennis Velasquez: I found myself reflecting on what I wish I had known when I first stepped onto the mat. What would have helped me feel more at ease? What might have made those early days a little less confusing and a lot more encouraging? Here’s what I came up with; advice and insights I’d share with anyone who’s just beginning, or even thinking about beginning, their journey in Aikido.
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Beginning aikido student with instructor Jon Paul Oliva Sensei
Will you “Fall for Aikido” this Fall? Aikido class series for adult and teens runs October 11-28. “New Student 3-month Intro to Aikido starts Nov. 1.” Challenge yourself in a safe environment while having fun learning a new skill at Multnomah Aikikai.
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6415 South Macadam Ave., home to Multnomah Aikikai and Pacific Renbukai, offering traditional Japanese martial arts
Start your journey with traditional Japanese martial arts at our open house event presented by Multnomah Aikikai and Pacific Renbukai. Saturday Oct. 7, 2023. Admission is FREE! Join us…
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Darrell Bluhm Shihan will be teaching a seminar at Multnomah Aikikai April 28-30, 2023. Seminar classes will include aikido (body arts and weapons), a bokken class designed for both iaido and aikido practitioners, and iaido classes.
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We are excited to announce Didier Boyet Shihan will be teaching a seminar at Multnomah Aikikai Oct. 14-16, 2022. Classes will include aikido body arts, bokken classes designed for both iaido and aikido practitioners, and iaido classes. One special iaido class session will be reserved for a small number of iaido practitioners carrying over 5 years experience.
Read MoreWinter Intensive is a time to renew our resolve to practice, to warm up our body in the cold of winter, and to come together with our fellow dojo members and support each other in making great strides in improving our Aikido.
This year's theme is Blend With Your World.
Read MoreThis video sequence begins with the core conditioning exercise (so familiar to Chiba Sensei’s students), segues to the small backward roll and then opens up into an ikkyo omote ukemi practice. The elements are mostly familiar, however, even seasoned Birankai practitioners have commented they’ve never seen the elements assembled quite this way, into a repeatable, solo warm up exercise.
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Paula Amato of Multnomah Aikikai
Having attended Women’s Camp recently, we were asked to reflect on the question “why I practice?” I came to aikido rather late in life. I was almost 50 years old four years ago when I took my first class with Van Amburgh Sensei at Multnomah Aikikai in Portland.
Read MoreExercise is great for all of us. Finding a movement practice you enjoy is key to sticking with regular exercise. August offers several great opportunities to discover the benefits of Aikido practice for people of all walks of life, including people living with a movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease.
Aug. 7, Tue., 7:30pm, Jo Staff Handling Intro at the dojo
Aug. 8, Wed. 12:30-1:30pm: Low Impact Aikido Class at the dojo
Aug. 20, Mon., 7:30pm: Sword Drawing: Intro to Iaido at the dojo
Aug. 28, Tue., 1:30-2:30pm Discover Aikido free intro event hosted by Parkinsons Resources of Oregon, Beaverton location.
Didier Boyet Sensei with uke Neilu Naini Sensei
D. Boyet Sensei teaches Aikido and Iaido seminar March 9-11, 2018 at Multnomah Aikikai, Portland OR
Read MoreMultnomah Aikikai, Portland Oregon, provides a method of personal development for people of all ages through traditional, practical and sincere training in the martial art of Aikido and Iaido.
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