Coming Events and Seminars

We frequently host guest instructors to teach day- and weekend-long seminars in both Aikido and Iaido. The goal of seminars is to expand the scope and breadth of students. practice by inviting senior instructors from around the world. Aikido is not an isolated practice, and by attending seminars a student can gain fresh perspective and inspiration to deepen their understanding. We have invited direct students (uchi deshi) of the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, including Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei and Kazuo Chiba Sensei.

We have also hosted the following instructors: Lorraine DiAnne, Claude Berthiaume, Peter Bernath, Donovan Waite, Didier Boyet, Larry Levitt, David Stier, Roger Wehrhahn and Andres Corrada.

Every summer we hold an intensive weapons retreat at the Roxbury Mountain Dojo in Roxbury, Vermont.

We also schedule sesshin (intensive zazen retreats), Diversity training, and Conflict Resolution workshops.

Coming Events Are:

Date(s)TimeEventDescription
February 2nd to March 30th6:45 pm - 8:00 pmIntroductory Classes begin on Tuesday, February 2nd Adult introductory classes begin on Thursday, February 2nd at 6:45 pm. Try out this class for $10. This fee can be applied towards our 3 month membership special rate for $190 (includes unlimited classes 7 days a week).
March 31st10:00 am - 6:00 pmMatsuri at Aikido of Champlain ValleyJoin us for a traditional Matsuri festival at Aikido of Champlain Valley. This special event will include workshops and demonstrations of traditional Japanese arts. We will also schedule a demonstration of Aikido. More information coming soon.
June 18th to 22nd9:00 am - 3:00 pmKids Summer Camp Session 1Summer camp for kids ages 7-12. Fun indoor and outdoor activities including aikido, taiko drums, kite making/flying, origami, ikebana, games, stories, outdoor weapons classes and more! Free uniform. More information at: http://samuraiyouth.blogspot.com
June 25th to 29th9:00 am - 3:00 pmKids Summer Camp Session 2Summer camp for kids ages 7-12. Fun indoor and outdoor activities including aikido, taiko drums, kite making/flying, origami, ikebana, games, stories, outdoor weapons classes and more! Free uniform. More information at: http://samuraiyouth.blogspot.com
July 9th to 13th9:00 am - 3:00 pmKids Summer Camp Session 3 Summer camp for kids ages 7-12. Fun indoor and outdoor activities including aikido, taiko drums, kite making/flying, origami, ikebana, games, stories, outdoor weapons classes and more! Free uniform. More information at: http://samuraiyouth.blogspot.com
September 1st & 2ndAll DayBenjamin Pincus Sensei to AtlantaPincus Sensei to Peachtree Aikikai in Atlanta, Georgia
October 19th to 21st6:00 pm - 1:30 pm2012 15th Anniversary Seminar with Claude Berthiaume Shihan and Donovan Waite ShihanJoin us for our 15th anniverary seminar in October, 2012. Additional guest instructors to be announced. Contact us if you need to stay in a hotel, with ACV students, or in the dojo.