Holistic Practice for Personal Transformation

Hosts annual and one-time seminars with senior Aikido instructors such as Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Don Ellingsworth Sensei, Julie Tollen Sensei, André Cognard Hanshi, Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, William Gleason Sensei, Jamie Leno Zimron, Jim Alvarez, and Wendy Whited, typically at Arizona Agatsu Dojo or virtually.

Presents Aikido demonstrations and participates in community events such as the Japanese Friendship Garden (Ro Ho En), Virtual Matsuri in Phoenix, and O Sensei birthday celebrations.

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.

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.

Presents Aikido demonstrations at public events, such as the Japanese Friendship Garden and the Virtual Matsuri in Phoenix, to showcase the martial art.

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.

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.

Maintains and operates Arizona Agatsu Dojo at 939 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ, having relocated there after 30 years at the Asian Arts Center.

Holds an annual multi-day training retreat at Emmanuel Pines Camp in Prescott, Arizona, featuring senior instructors and including rank promotions, with records of events from 2016, 2017, and ongoing participation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Promotes individuals to various Aikido ranks (kyu and dan) during regular promotions and special events like Kagami Biraki and Fall Mountain Camp.

Conducts regular rank advancement ceremonies for students, awarding kyu and dan ranks across multiple individuals, including annual Kagami Biraki promotions and promotions at events like Fall Mountain Camp.