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
September 24th & 25th5:45 pm - 7:00 pmDidier Boyet Shihan, Hombu Dojo at ACV Join us for two nights with Didier Boyet Shihan, from Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan. Boyet Sensei has trained in Japan since the 70\'s, and is also shihan in Iaido under the late Mitsuzuka Sensei. Don\'t miss these special practice sessions!
October 3rd4:00 pm - 5:00 pm5-6 year old classes begin5-6 year old class: fun mixture of martial arts, cooperative games and more in a safe and joyful atmosphere! Girls and boys are welcome to try a free class with Michelle and Danielle sensei.
October 5th11:00 am - 1:00 pmAdult Kyu Aikido TestsPlease support your fellow aikidoka and watch the tests, if possible in your keikogi.
October 5th9:00 am - 10:00 am7-12 kids classes session beginsKids 7-12 are welcome to try a free class! Visit our dojo, check out our children\'s play space and youth/family programs. Visitors are always welcome.
October 5th9:30 am - 11:00 amKids TestsPlease make sure your child completes the bushido sheet, pays for the test, and practices! Children who are not testing are encouraged to attend class, too.
October 8th5:30 pm - 6:45 pmAdult Intro Class begins Tuesday, October 8thThree month introductory series begins in October. Special rate: $190 includes unlimited classes for three months for new students only.
October 18th to 20thAll DayOsawa Shihan, Hombu Dojo in MontrealNo adult classes on Saturday, Sept. 19th in order to encourage members to support Osawa Sensei\'s seminar at Aikido de la Montagne, in Montreal. Children\'s classes will be held Saturday morning. Adult members are encouraged to attend the Montreal seminar
November 2nd11:00 am - 5:00 pmSeminar with Larry Levitt Shidoin, 6th DanJoin us for a seminar with Levitt Sensei, from Valley Aikido in Northampton, Massachusetts. Levitt Sensei was a direct student of the late Paul Sylvain Sensei.