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ARIZONA AIKIDO

Mesa, AZ · EIN 742368865 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.azaikido.com

revenue

$47K

expenses

$35K

net assets

$46K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

We train students in the martial art of Aikido. There are about 40 local students. Progress is measured by testing. We generally conduct two major seminars per year that provide an opportunity to train with nationally-known instructors.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Aikido is a nonprofit martial arts dojo based in Phoenix, AZ, dedicated to teaching Aikido through regular classes, seminars, and special events. The organization serves practitioners of all levels and has a long-standing relationship with senior instructors, particularly Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan. It emphasizes community, tradition, and adaptability, including through virtual training during the pandemic.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Ikeda Shihan Seminar

Multi-day training event with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan held annually in December at Arizona Agatsu Dojo, featuring sessions on internal power and Aikido techniques

Fall Mountain Camp

Annual weekend camp held in Prescott, AZ, featuring senior instructors and focused on immersive Aikido training; discontinued after 2017

Special Seminars with Guest Instructors

Events hosted with visiting Aikido instructors such as Chetan Prakash Sensei, Lia Suzuki Sensei, and George Ledyard Sensei, offering focused training in mind/body principles and technique

Virtual Training Programs

Online Aikido sessions offered during the pandemic, including Zoom-based seminars to maintain community and continuity of practice

activities · 1 cluster

what they do

Aikido Training and Promotion Programs 14 activities
- Conduct Aikido and martial arts classes
  
  Offers a variety of martial arts classes, including Karate, Aikido Basics, Aiki Youth Program, Weapons skills (jo and bokken), Low-impact Aikido, and Aikido Open Class throughout the week at its Arizona Agatsu Dojo in Phoenix, AZ.
- Conduct Aikido and martial arts classes
  
  Offers a variety of martial arts classes, including Aikido Basics, Aiki Youth Program, Weapons skills, Low-impact Aikido, Aikido Open Class, and Karate, throughout the week at its dojo in Phoenix, AZ.
- Conduct Aikido demonstrations
  
  Presents Aikido demonstrations at public events, such as the Japanese Friendship Garden and the Virtual Matsuri in Phoenix, to showcase the martial art.
- Conducting Martial Arts Classes
  
  Offers a variety of martial arts classes including Karate, Aikido Basics, Aiki Youth Program, Weapons skills, Low-impact Aikido, and Aikido Open Class throughout the week at its Arizona Agatsu Dojo.
- Conducting Public Aikido Demonstrations and Workshops
  
  Gives Aikido demonstrations at public venues like the Japanese Friendship Garden (Ro Ho En) and conducts beginning weapon arts classes (jo and bokken) at the same location.
- Host Aikido seminars and workshops
  
  Organizes and hosts various Aikido seminars and workshops, often featuring guest instructors and Shihan, including annual events with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Fall Mountain Camps, and special seminars with other notable Sensei.
- Host Aikido seminars and workshops
  
  Hosts annual and special seminars and workshops with various Aikido masters and instructors, including Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Don Ellingsworth Sensei, Julie Tollen Sensei, André Cognard Hanshi, Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, William Gleason Sensei, Jamie Leno Zimron, Trent Boudreaux Sensei, Jim Alvarez, Wendy Whited, George Ledyard Sensei, and Yoshi Shibata Sensei. These events are held at its Agatsu Dojo in Phoenix, AZ, or virtually via Zoom.
- Hosting Aikido Seminars and Workshops
  
  Hosts various seminars and workshops with guest instructors, including annual seminars with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, and special seminars with other notable Sensei such as Don Ellingsworth, Julie Tollen, André Cognard, William Gleason, Jamie Leno Zimron, Trent Boudreaux, Jim Alvarez, Wendy Whited, Mitsugi Saotome, Yoshi Shibata, and George Ledyard.
- Organizing Fall Mountain Camps
  
  Holds an annual Fall Mountain Camp, such as the one at Emmanuel Pines Camp in Prescott, Arizona, which sometimes features guest instructors like Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan.
- Participate in community events
  
  Gives Aikido demonstrations at community events such as the Japanese Friendship Garden (Ro Ho En) and participates in virtual festivals like the Virtual Matsuri in Phoenix by creating and presenting videos.
- Promote students in Aikido ranks
  
  Awards promotions to students in various Aikido ranks, including kyu and dan levels, during regular promotions and special events like Kagami Biraki and Fall Mountain Camp.
- Promote students in Aikido ranks
  
  Promotes individuals to various Aikido ranks, including kyu ranks (rokyu, gokyu, yonkyu, sankyu, ikkyu) and dan ranks (shodan, nidan, 5th dan, 6th dan), during regular promotions and special events like Kagami Biraki and Fall Mountain Camp.
- Promoting Aikido Ranks
  
  Promotes individuals to various Aikido ranks (kyu and dan) during regular promotions and special events like Kagami Biraki and Fall Mountain Camp.
- Teach weapon arts classes
  
  Conducts beginning classes in the weapon arts of jo and bokken at the Japanese Friendship Garden on select Sundays.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue

Total revenue$47K

Contributions & grants$16K34%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$50%

Other revenue$10K

expenses

Total expenses$35K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$0

balance sheet

Total assets$61K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$46K

3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +39.3%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2

Thomas W Haines — President/Director
Wayne Stingley — Director

relationships · 22

who they work with

Aikido Journal Partner — Shared content from Aikido Journal, including videos of O-Sensei, to celebrate his birthday.
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Network — Member of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba network, sharing recommendations for seminar attendance.
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Network — Provides a way for students to pay their annual dues to the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba via PayPal.
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Partner — Acknowledged the death of Dennis Hooker, a senior instructor from Aikido Schools of Ueshiba.
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Partner — Organization where Chetan Prakash Sensei is a founding member of the Executive Board.
Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Partner — Reported the death of Dr. Craig Eddy, a key member of the ASU Board of Directors.
Aikido at the Center Partner — Several students attended a seminar with Mary Heiny Sensei hosted by Aikido at the Center in Tucson, AZ.
Aikido of Flagstaff Partner — Celebrated the grand opening of their new dojo.
Aikido of Livermore Shinrei Dojo Partner — Hosted Jim Alvarez, 6th dan from Aikido of Livermore Shinrei Dojo, for a special seminar.
Arizona Agatsu Dojo Partner — Hosted the Annual Ikeda Sensei Seminar at Arizona Agatsu Dojo.
Asian Arts Center Partner — Previously operated its dojo at the Asian Arts Center for 30 years.
Chetan Prakash Sensei Partner — Chief Instructor of Redlands Aikikai and a founding member of the Executive Board of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, who leads special seminars.
Emmanuel Pines Camp Partner — Held its annual Fall Mountain Camp at Emmanuel Pines Camp in Prescott, Arizona.
George Ledyard Sensei Partner — Conducted a 4-day intensive on mind/body principles in October 2017.
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan Partner — A strong supporter of Arizona Aikido for over half of its existence, who regularly leads seminars.
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan Partner — Featured instructor at multiple seminars and camps.
Japanese Friendship Garden (Ro Ho En) Partner — Gave an Aikido demonstration at the Japanese Friendship Garden (Ro Ho En).
Japanese Friendship Garden - Ro Ho En Partner — Conducted beginning classes in weapon arts at the garden.
Lia Suzuki Partner — A 6th dan instructor who has led seminars for Arizona Aikido.
Redlands Aikikai Partner — Organization where Chetan Prakash Sensei serves as Chief Instructor.
Shindai Aikikai Partner — Acknowledged the death of Dennis Hooker, who was associated with Shindai Aikikai.
Yoshi Shibata Sensei Partner — Featured instructor at the annual winter seminar in February 2017.