Aikido Olympia

08/02/2024

We’ll see you again in 25 years.

Just kidding! Zen class is taking a break for August and we’ll be back sitting in the dojo next month. Students are encouraged to maintain their practice in daily life!

Meanwhile…

04/17/2024

Join us tonight (and every Wednesday!) for Zen meditative practice at the dojo. Everybody welcome!

04/16/2024

Olympia arts walkers! Come by the Dojo on Friday night (April 26th) for a lively conversation between Aikido and Shodo—two Ways, one spirit! Local master calligrapher Chiyo Sanada will be showing her amazing works—and perhaps even producing some live! We are also featuring the nature art of our Youth Aikido student Issa Okamoto-Wiseman. It’s sure to be a fun night and we hope to see you there!

01/11/2023

Friday evening, ~5:30, Aikido Olympia is hosting the world-renowned Japanese Taiko drum team “Kodo”. Currently traveling around the USA with his family, they are playing Taiko drum solo and/or with his children as a “free“ street performer.

Since he is prohibited from earning $$ for his performances, any food donations would be appreciated.

新型コロナウイルス感染症対策文化芸術活動緊急支援事業「ぎふ清流文化プラザ“再始動”プロジェクト～tomoni～」加藤拓三和太鼓公演２０２０年８月１日（土）場所：ぎふ清流文化プラザ　長良川ホール出演：加藤拓三（...

03/17/2022

https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/olympia-calligrapher-chiyo-sanada-japanese-painting-art-feeling/281-b0c9b094-f0b1-4497-97b1-6a3731e2c552

Even if you can't read Japanese, Chiyo Sanada's art tells a story.

06/15/2021

Hello Aikidoka,
All of us at Aikido Olympia are very happy to announce that Jim West Sensei will be visiting us this week. Please see below for a schedule of this week's classes and events. We are planning a potluck at priest point park on Saturday. All classes will be held at the dojo. Please let us know if you have any questions.

West Sensei seminar June 2021 teaching schedule
Thursday 17th
• Open mat 3:30-5:00 pm
• Beginners class 6:30-7:25pm
• General class 7:30-8:30pm

Friday 18th
• Open mat 3:30-5:00 pm
• Class 6:00-6:30pm
• Testing 630-8:00pm

Saturday 19th
• Weapons Class 8:00-11:00am
• Potluck at priest point 1:00- 3:00pm
• Meditation/sitting 8:00pm

06/09/2021

Adult Open Mat tonight 5:30-6:30 for those getting ready for testing!

06/02/2021

For those getting ready for testing demonstration later this month, there will be an open mat this Friday (June 4th) 5:30 - 7:30. An instructor will be present, but no scheduled/instructed class. Bring your uke if you have one!

05/28/2021

Save the dates! Promotional demonstrations on June 18th, and Saturday morning class with Jim West Sensei on June 19th.
Planning is in process, so stay tuned!