Boulder Aikikai

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Aikido and Zen seminar: Wednesday, Sept 23 to Sunday, Sept 27, 2026

Tres Hofmeister shihan and Seishin Laurie Nusbaum will hold this seminar at the Crestone Mountain Zen Center. Lodging and meals included with the seminar registration.

More info and registration:
https://dharmasangha.secure.retreat.guru/program/aikido-and-zen-2026/

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Description:
In aikido practice, shizentai is our “natural body,” one of balanced uprightness which reveals our inherent capacity for unselfconscious responsiveness. Eihei Dogen speaks of zazen as “…the dharma gate of ease and joy.” As in zazen, in shizentai we find action in accord with our true nature.

Please join us this June 12-14 for Ikeda Sensei's annual visit to Pittsburgh. As a bonus you can help us celebrate the dojo turning 20!

Northcoast Aikido is happy to welcome Tres Hofmeister Sensei for a Solstice Aikido Seminar, June 19-21, 2026.

Friday 6-8pm
Saturday 10-12pm & 230-430pm - Potluck in the evening
Sunday 10-12pm

Tuition
$150 Full Seminar
$80 Saturday
$40 Single Class

Tres Hofmeister Sensei is a student of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan and Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan. He began his training in 1978 and entered Boulder Aikikai under Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan in 1980. Hofmeister sensei is a senior instructor for Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, teaching regularly at Boulder Aikikai and at seminars throughout North America and abroad. Hofmeister Sensei is also a certified practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method®. He has a particular interest in the process of learning in Aikido and its relationship to self-understanding.

Only two more weeks for Early Bird registration for the Boulder Aikikai and Aikido Shimbokukai Summer Camp! If you are planning on attending, make sure to register by April 30 for $295. The camp fee will increase to $375 starting in May. Sign-up to reserve your spot for 5 days of training with:

Special guest, Terumasa Hino Shihan :: Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo;
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan :: Boulder Aikikai;
Tres Hofmeister Shihan :: Boulder Aikikai
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan :: Aikido Shimbokukai

https://www.boulderaikikai.org/sc

Early Bird registration for the Boulder Aikikai and Aikido Shimbokukai Summer Camp is open through the end of April. Sign-up to reserve your spot for 5 days of training with:

Special guest, Terumasa Hino Shihan :: Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo;
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan :: Boulder Aikikai;
Tres Hofmeister Shihan :: Boulder Aikikai
Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan :: Aikido Shimbokukai

https://www.boulderaikikai.org/sc