Aikido-Ai

Congratulations to Ana and Cesar Cabral who successfully demonstrated the Yang family Short Form for their yellow sashes on Saturday May 30, 2026. They have been practicing together for quite a while and the harmony and syncing showed. Fantastic job, Ana and Cesar!

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First day of the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse. 🧧Wishing everyone good health, fortune and happiness. Members of Aikido Ai shared their Tai Chi with residents of Oakmont Senior Assisted Living demonstrating the Yang Short Form, Da Lu, 8 Gates, the Narrow Blade and more. We invited the audience to participate in the bow and arrow treasure and cloud hands. We all had a great time! Thank you Linda for organizing☯️🙏🈴🧧You all did great and much appreciation to Linda, Jim, Cynthia, Pat, Kathryn, Beth, Joan, Mary, John, Ana and Cesar.

Look at those smiles! Congratulations to Ellen Higa and Emily Sullivan who advanced to 4 th kyu last night 12/11/25. What an enjoyable test! Their hard work, intention, focus and diligence showed. 🫶🫶🫶🈴🈴🈴

Today, Emily S. confidently demonstrated the requirements for 5 th kyu in Aikido. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼Congratulations. 🫶🫶🫶She did an awesome job and is well on her way to the next level. The dojo family is so proud of her. Look at that smile. 😊

Happy Birthday Sensei Frank! Still training and teaching at 92. Thank you to everyone who brought tasty dishes , helped set up and tear down. And yes those beautifully decorated cupcakes were amazing as was the super tall strawberry cake. Despite the heat and threat of a thunderstorm, everyone enjoyed the food and company.

An important second kyu brown belt milestone was reached today by these two dedicated hardworking and beautiful training partners. Congratulations to Kimberley Brown and Joyce Fujimaki on their advancement. We wish them the very best as they journey onwards to the next level.

We had a 3 rd kyu and 1st kyu Tai Chi exam today 6/21/25 in the dojo. Congratulations to Susana Guerrero 3rd kyu and Pat Heineke 1st kyu on their promotions. They have both worked conscientiously and diligently for many months to achieve this milestone in their Tai chi journey.
And yes, masks were donned to protect Suzette Hodnett, our 5 th dan instructor. ( Susana is on Sensei’s right. Pat is between Sensei Frank and Suzette. Congratulations again.

For many decades, Sensei Frank McGouirk along with Sifu Teja Bell, Danielle Smith and Michael Smith Senseis and Sensei Cindy Hayashi would lead sessions in Qi Gong, Taichi, and Aikido at Mt. Baldy’s Zen Center over Memorial Day weekend. This year, we gathered together to grow and learn from these wise very experienced teachers at Aikido-Ai. Grateful for their presence, compassion and positive vibes.

Aikido Ai Kyu exams March 15, 2025
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