Tulsa Aikido Club

Congratulations to our teacher, Mike Pollak Sensei, for his promotion to godan (5th degree black belt)!

Mitsugi Saotome Sensei

Chicago Aikikai must move by June 2026, and its current build is the last one designed by the late Kevin Choate Sensei (Chief Instructor from 1981-2012) with guidance from Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. Thus, an effort is being made to document and preserve the history and meaning of all of its art and design elements. A Guide to the Art of Chicago Aikikai has been prepared, and is available to view or download for free at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qVA74aKZZ_62Oho8bl2xO_M5NfPbBGjp/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations Kean!!!

MASTERS OF AIKIDO - Mitsugi Saotome Shihan This video is of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan (五月女 貢 ) teaching at Hombu Dojo in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan in 1972. At the time, he would have been around 35 years old. Stay tuned for more home videos of the masters of Aikido. Enjoy!

Another beautiful calligraphy from Mitsugi Saotome Shihan to celebrate and inspire ASU's upcoming Winter Intensive. Additional artwork courtesy of Troy Farrow.

This year's theme is "The Path Continues" - looking forward to heading into the new year with aikidoka from all over, walking the path together.

Registration for ASU Winter Intensive will be live tomorrow, July 1st. Please visit the website below for details and registration links ⬇️
https://winterintensive.com/wi2 # # /

Tulsa Aikido Club members at the Aiki Shrine with Saotome Sensei.

Please note that due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, the community center will continue to be closed through Thursday, February 20. There will be no iaido classes Wednesday night, and no aikido classes Thursday night.

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Due to inclement weather, the community center will be closed Tuesday, February 18, and there will be no aikido classes.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv6lob29q-s

Saotome Sensei 50 years in the USA Celebrating Saotome Sensei's 50 years in the United States