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Robin Cooper Sensei along with Dan Messisco Sensei

Robin Cooper Sensei along with Dan Messisco Sensei led an ASU Nana Dan seminar at Boulder Aikikai last weekend. It was an amazing training opportunity with our extended aikido family! #asuaikido #aikidoseminar #aikido #aikidoaikikai #boulderaikikai

We are so excited to invite you to join us for a s

We are so excited to invite you to join us for a seminar with Linda Holiday Sensei- May 4-5, 2024. Full or partial attendance options, no on-site registration- please see the link for details. https://tinyurl.com/AOMHoliday24 #aikidoseminars #aikido #madisonwi

Our Friendship Seminar with Jan Nevelius Shihan wa

Our Friendship Seminar with Jan Nevelius Shihan was such a big success. We learned so much and had many laughs along the way. Thanks to all of our extended aikido family who came to join us. 12 dojos were represented! Domoarigatogozaimasu Sensei!

We are counting down the days! Jan Nevelius Shihan

We are counting down the days! Jan Nevelius Shihan will be leading Aikido of Madison’s Friendship Seminar this weekend; March 8-10. You are welcome to join in the joy of training with this master teacher. Please see our website for details and sign up. Partial sign up is accepted. We still have a little room- don’t delay! Website: aikidoofmadison.com. #aikido #aikidoseminar #madisonwimartialarts #madisonwiactivities

Another great Saturday open class with Robin Sense

Another great Saturday open class with Robin Sensei, 7th Dan. We celebrate Barb Brown Sensei as she just received her 6th Dan certificate. Congratulations!!

Coming soon! Please join us March 8-10, 2024 as w

Coming soon! Please join us March 8-10, 2024 as we welcome Shihan Jan Nevelius. We still have a few spots open and are looking forward to training with you! Jan Sensei hails from Stockholm, Sweden and has practiced aikido for over 40 years. He takes an investigative approach and emphasizes soft ukemi and connection. His main teachers are Endo Shihan and Tissier Shihan. See our website for sign up and details: aikidoofmadison.com. #aikido #aikidoseminar #madisonwi # madisonwimartialarts

A scene from last year’s visit from Jan Nevelius

A scene from last year’s visit from Jan Nevelius Shihan. The notes on the back wall are evidence of his clear teaching style and ability to communicate his point in multiple ways to make aikido accessible even to newer practitioners. We look forward to hosting him March 8-10, 2024. Please join us for the fun! Sign up at aikidoofmadison.com. #aikidoseminar #aikido #madisonwi #madisonwimartialarts

You are invited! March 8-10, 2024 Friendship Semi

You are invited! March 8-10, 2024 Friendship Seminar with Jan Nevelius Shihan. We warmly welcome our aikido friends to join us for this amazing opportunity. Friday, March 8th: 6-8 pm. Sat, March 9th: 10am-12pm, 2:30-4:30 pm. Sunday, March 10th: 10am-12pm. Please see website for sign up. Space is limited so don’t delay! aikidoofmadison.com. #aikido #aikidoseminar #artofpeace #madisonwimartialarts

New mat in a day! We are so thrilled to train in

New mat in a day! We are so thrilled to train in this beautiful space where many friends have contributed their time and energy. Beginners welcome anytime. Classes 5-6 days a week. aikidoofmadison.com. #artofpeace #asuaikido #aikido #madisonwi #madisonwimartialarts

Saturday morning class with our dojo-cho, Robin Co

Saturday morning class with our dojo-cho, Robin Cooper Sensei, 7th Dan. Beginners are welcome to join any time. Please stop by and watch a class! We have beginners’ classes 5-6 days a week. Schedule is on our website: aikidoofmadison.com. #madisonactivities #madisonfamily #madisonmartialarts #asuaikido

Class with Barb Brown Sensei, our newly minted 6th

Class with Barb Brown Sensei, our newly minted 6th Dan. She has been training at Aikido of Madison since the early days in the mid 1980s. We are so fortunate to have her as one of our instructors. Congratulations Barb Sensei!

As part of our Friday Night Spotlight Series we we

As part of our Friday Night Spotlight Series we welcomed Mike Weber Sensei (5th Dan) from Aikido of Wales. Thank you Weber Sensei for the amazing class! #aikido #madisonwiarts #madisonwimartialarts #madisonwi #asuaikido

Our first Spotlight Night Series on Friday was a s

Our first Spotlight Night Series on Friday was a success! We enjoyed a lively class with visiting Sensei - Evie Lynch (Nidan). While Evie grew up in our dojo, she is currently a student of #jannevelius Sensei, and has spent significant time training with him in Sweden. Thank you to all the visitors who joined us- it was a blast! #aikido #madisonwi #evielynchsensei

Saturday morning class with Robin Cooper Sensei (7

Saturday morning class with Robin Cooper Sensei (7th Dan ) - You can start aikido at any age- our dojo members’ ages span from 5 into the 80s. Aikido is a martial art that helps with mobility and balance. We are excepting new members: aikidoofmadison.com for details. Children’s classes (age 5-12) Wed 5:30pm & Sat 9:00am.#asuaikido #madisonmartialarts #mobility #madisonwiactivities #madisonwiyouthathlete #aginggracefully #aikido #madisonwi

“It’s glorious fun to throw people, but achiev

“It’s glorious fun to throw people, but achieving presence is most important.” Robin Sensei (7th Dan) Saturday morning class. We are welcoming all newcomers who would like to try out this martial art. All ages and abilities are welcome. Beginning classes Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Fridays 6:15.
Morning classes: Monday/ Wed 6am, Tue/Thurs : noon. Aikidoofmadison.com for more info. #aikido #asuaikido #madisonwi #madisonwifitness #madisonwiactivities #madisonwisconsinliving #madisonwisconsinlife

Saturday morning advanced class with Robin Cooper

Saturday morning advanced class with Robin Cooper Sensei (7th Dan). She gathers our questions, and we journey the path of aikido together with movement and conversation. #asuaikido #madisonwisconsin #madisonwimartialarts #madisonwiactivities #aikido #aikidoschoolsofueshiba

An amazing weekend with Sugawara Sensei visiting f

An amazing weekend with Sugawara Sensei visiting from Japan & our Iowa County Aikido friends. #aikido #iowacountyaikido #madisonwiactivities #madisonwimartialarts #katori

Welcome to our Youth Class Open House- drop in and

Welcome to our Youth Class Open House- drop in and train for free- Sat. 9/30- 9:00am or Wed. 10/4 - 5:30 pm. Ages 5 -13. Forms on our website aikidoofmadison.com under Youth Program. #madisonwiactivities #madisonwiyouthathlete #madisonwimartialarts #madsionwisconsin #asuaikido #madisonwikidsactivities

End of summer celebration practice with Kerry Conn

End of summer celebration practice with Kerry Connell Sensei- a success! Thanks to all our friends who drove distances to train with us. It was a day of joy! #asuaikido #madisonwisconsin #aikidofamily #madisonwiactivities

Reminder: End of Summer Celebration Class with Ker

Reminder: End of Summer Celebration Class with Kerry Connell, 5th Dan, September 2nd, 1-5. Focus: henka waza. Our extended aikido family is welcome to join- no fee, donations only- followed by potluck - RSVP to aomseminars@gmail.com. Friday night weapons and open hand classes start at 6:15, Sunday am ukemi class 10:00am if you want a weekend adventure. #asuaikido #aikidoschoolsofueshiba #madisonfitness #madisonwi #madisonmartialarts

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