Kagami Biraki w/ Hendricks, Shihan

We are once again honored to Host Hendricks, Shihan for the event that celebrates the new year.

Patricia Hendriks, Shihan of Aikido of San Leandro will grace our dojo with her presence for a seminar

Save the date Saturday January 25.

  • Kagami Biraki ceremonies
  • Training with Hendricks Shihan
  • Embukai (demonstrations by students)
  • Special Weapons Randori Class

Potluck to follow!

More info and flyer coming soon.

Upcoming Events

Aikido San Leandro (Monthly Weapons Seminar)

ASL has a monthly weapons seminar in person at ASL or on Zoom, one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) per month. It’s $30 for each day or $55 for both days. Classes are 8:30 to 9:30 and 10:00 to 11:00 each day. ASL has posted all 2024 dates on their website here. Just hover over the Seminars Navigation and you will see a drop down list.

Next seminar is TBD, but likely January 11 and 12.

August Happenings

Dave Kohls of Aikido of Arlington Getting Ready To Do His Yondan Demo

Dave with fellow Aikido of Arlington students Roger, Vlad and Bard. Along with two of ACC students Jennifer and Gil

Our Dojo at ASL Celebrating Nick and Jennifer Getting Their Certificates

On Saturday, August 24, during the semi-annual training at ASL, Nick and Jennifer received their certificates.
Nick got his Sandan. Jennifer got her Shodan.

Yvonne Sensei from Washington DC Teaches Class

On Thursday, August 22, Yvonne Sensei and 4 of her students (Dave, Roger, Vlad and Bard) came to our dojo. We practiced with them and helped Dave prepare for his Yondan demo. Two of our students also will be part of Dave’s demo at ASL on Saturday August 24.

An Amazing Time Was Had by All!

From February 23 through the 27, we had a series of impressive events.

See the Galleries pages for photos of these events:

  • Nick took Sandan at ASL on Friday February 23
  • 4oth Anniversary Celebration at ASL on Saturday February 24
  • Jennifer took Shodan at our dojo on February 27.  We also celebrated Nick’s Sandan, Brian,and Gil’s Nidans and Jennifer’s Shodan. Potluck followed.

Nick’s Sandan Exam

4oth Anniversary celebration demos at ASL (coming soon)

Jennifer’s Shodan test at our dojo.