New York Aikikai

09/12/2026

We all have a beginning story for our aikido practice — some more dramatic than others. Okamoto Sensei's is refreshingly simple: she thought it looked cool, and it was good exercise. No lightning-bolt "aha" moment kicked off her journey of a lifetime. It just quietly became one. Join us October 2-4 to experience the dynamic, patient teaching that grew out of that ordinary beginning.⁠

Here's the registration link!
https://www.nyaikikai.com/okamotoseminar

09/08/2026

A few initial shots from Jikou Sugano Sensei's first class with us. More coming soon. Thank you Javier Dominguez for the photos!

09/03/2026

We recently talked with Okamoto Sensei, in preparation for her visit with us October 2-4 for a special seminar. We hope you will take a few minutes to watch, listen, and learn more about Okamoto Sensei and her thoughts on teaching and learning--and NY Aikikai students! And of course sign up for the seminar, if you haven't already. (https://www.nyaikikai.com/okamotoseminar)

Interview with Okamoto Shihan in anticipation of the her seminar or...

09/01/2026

So nice to have Jikou Sugano Sensei with us this weekend, finishing up with a challenging and excellent class tonight. Thank you Jikou Sensei for being with us as we wrap up our summer. Safe travels as you return to Australia. Come back again soon!

08/31/2026

Thank you Jikou Sugano Sensei for teaching at NY Aikikai this weekend! We are so lucky to have you with us. These videos are from John Ramirez at Jikou Sensei’s special weapons class yesterday. One more opportunity to experience his teaching today at 5:30.

08/24/2026

We love having visitors join us on the mat. Thank you for coming all the way from Peru to train with us !

08/20/2026

Throwback to 2023 when Okamoto Sensei came to our Christmas Seminar. She taught a class full of joy! We can't wait to experience this joy when she is with us for three whole days, October 2-4. You can come for one day, or all three days. If you are a beginner, or have years and years of training under your belt, you won't regret attending. We've rented a big mat so that all can move and experience the electricity that Okamoto Sensei always brings. Sign up today! https://www.nyaikikai.com/okamotoseminar
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Photo credit: Javier Dominguez.

08/19/2026

Winter Camp Registration is open! Join Osawa Sensei and the USAF Technical Committee, including our own Steve Sensei in Ft. Lauderdale in November. ⁠
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Join us in Fort Lauderdale for Florida Winter Camp 2026 — three days of Aikido, friendship, and training by the ocean.⁠
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One of the largest Aikido seminars in the USA, Winter Camp brings together hundreds of Aikido practitioners from across the country and around the world.⁠
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✨ 16 indoor classes�🌊 9 ocean-side weapons classes�🥋 Osawa Sensei & USAF Technical Committee�🎓 Yudansha testing�🍹 Happy Hour celebration�🏖️ Beachfront hotel⁠
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Register now and join us in Florida! https://floridaaikikai.com/newest/florida-winter-camp/
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SOFLOAikidoStrong ( #📷 )

08/06/2026

As we turn to the fall, we are in full swing preparing for Yoko Okamoto Sensei's visit to New York from Kyoto, J*pan. Her seminar is October 2-4, and we are renting a large space and mats so that we can welcome locals and visitors from far and wide.

This is a phenomenal opportunity to experience Okamoto Sensei—a very sought-after teacher all over the world. If you haven't signed up yet, now's the time! If you aren't quite sure who she is, we'll soon be introducing her through an interview we recently conducted. In the meantime, here's a video of her at the 63rd All J*pan Aikido Demonstration this year.

Sign up here!
https://www.nyaikikai.com/okamotoseminar

Link to video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu1R1N5xhD8

Aikido demonstration by Yoko Okamoto Shihan during the 63rd All J*p...