Water's Edge Aikikai

08/27/2026

In honor of Dolly Parton, here is her banana pudding recipe 💕

05/12/2026

We had a great class tonight with two visiting instructors. Ed Shockley (Aikikai of Philadelphia) taught us techniques following the style of Henry Smith, and Steve Pisocki (Diamond State Aikido) taught a variety of Donovan style techniques. We had a great class!

01/10/2026

Kagami Biraki.

Our theme was "Heaven and Earth." Practice included warmups, stretches, throws, and 800 cuts, alternating to mimic, in microcosm, how life, over a year, doesn't give us experiences nearly in order.

Happy 2026 from Water's Edge Aikikai!

07/04/2025

06/02/2023

We've moved!!!

Hey, everyone. We are relocated back to Goals Baltimore, to a spacious area upstairs in the rear building (6159-C). We hope to get back to more consistent practice times (pre-pandemic) but for now, the schedule is the same.

See you locals on Monday!

01/08/2023

Congratulations to two people within the Aikido world who matter to me on their recent promotions at the International Aikido Federation Kagami Biraki.

Clyde Takeguchi was promoted to 8th dnn.
Laura Jacobs Pavlik was promoted to 7th dan.

You guys are both a great source of inspiration and learning to me, and it was delightful to see you on the list.

Congratulations!

And to anyone whose name I missed on the long, long list - well done!

- Meg