Aikido of Northern Virginia

Aikido of Northern Virginia Aikido of Northern Virginia is a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of directors electe With Mr. Galeone's encouragement, Mr. Mr.

The Chief Instructor,Jim Sorrentino, holds a 5th-degree black belt in aikido. He began his martial training in Uechi-ryu Karate-do under Robert Galeone in 1977, and holds a 3rd degree black belt in that art as well. Sorrentino began his study of aikido in 1984 under Mitsugi Saotome-sensei. Saotome-sensei was a disciple of O-Sensei for 15 years, and has trained in aikido since 1954. Sorrentino cont

inues to study regularly under Saotome-sensei. Mike Lasky, the dojo's Technical Advisor, began his aikido training in 1975 as a freshman at Oberlin College under Frank Hreha-sensei. Lasky continued his study with Mitsugi Saotome-sensei in 1975, when Saotome-sensei arrived in the United States, and he followed Saotome-sensei to Washington, DC, in 1979. Lasky served on the Board of Directors of Aikido Shobukan Dojo (formerly known as the Washington, DC Aikikai) from 1981 to 2003. He received his 6th dan in 2001. Lasky teaches and trains regularly at Aikido of Northern Virginia.

01/01/2026

Aikido of Northern Virginia Mike Lasky 50th Year Celebration Jan 2026.

https://www.aikido-nova.org/s/ANOVA_Lasky_50th_Anniversary.pdf

11/10/2025

12/4-6 Aimee Bel at Aikido of Northern Virginia - Our Dojo is so pleased to be hosting Aimee Bel from Zenshinkan Dojo -Thursday through Saturday. See the attached flyer for details

https://www.aikido-nova.org/s/ANOVA-Aimee-Bel-Dec-2025.pdf

01/11/2025

Happy New year! Our Kids Aikido Winter Session begins next week! The session will run from January 13 - April 9

01/06/2025

Notice: Aikido of Northern Virginia Closed Today Due to Snow

Dear Members and Visitors,

Due to the current snowstorm and unsafe travel conditions, Aikido of Northern Virginia will be closed today. All classes and activities are canceled.

Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to resuming training once conditions improve.

Thank you for your understanding!
Aikido of Northern Virginia

11/30/2024

Hello Aikidoka Parents: I hope you are having a wonderful thanksgiving weekend.
I'm a little stunned that December is already here! Thank you to all of you parents and assistant instructors that make the time to come together for our classes.

December 18th will be the last class of the fall session and we are planning a fun event to close out the year. We will start indoors and weather permitting we will move outside.

Please note that our Kids Aikido Winter Session is open for registration!
Our Winter Session is January 13 - April 9

Looking forward to closing out 2024 with you all and to furthering our study of Aikido in 2025.

Big thank you to our wonderful instructors Taylor Sensei, Sorrentino Sensei and Lasky Sensei to kick off our 25th annive...
01/27/2024

Big thank you to our wonderful instructors Taylor Sensei, Sorrentino Sensei and Lasky Sensei to kick off our 25th anniversary

01/15/2024

Aikido of Northern Virginia will have a Kagamibiraki Jan 26 and 27, 2024.

01/15/2024

No class tonight.

Monday January 15,2024

10/12/2023

Reminder:

Aikido of Northern Virginia is hosting Cyndy Hayashi Sensei, 7th Dan.

Friday, October 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday, October 14 10:00 am - 12 noon & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday, October 15 10:00 am -12 noon

The Seminar is open to everyone. All affiliations and levels are welcome.
https://www.aikido-nova.org/s/Cyndy-Hayashi-2023oct.pdf

09/08/2023

Fall kids class session will begin Wednesday Sept. 13, 2023.

08/07/2023

Hello fellow Aikidoka - In case you have not heard, there is a fairly severe weather forecast for this evening, right around our class time. ( Some of us are also getting notices to leave work early based on the forecast. )
Better call for this eve to err on the side of caution, so we are canceling class tonight.

04/17/2023

Aikido of Northern Virginia is hosting Cognard Andre Hanshi 8th Dan.

Monday, June 12, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Seminar is open to everyone. All affiliations and levels are welcome.
https://www.aikido-nova.org/s/Cognard-Arlington-2023.pdf

Address

First Presbyterian Church Of Arlington, 601 North Vermont Street
Arlington, VA
22203

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 10:30am

Telephone

+15713171987

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