2022 marks the dojo's 30th birthday, Suzane Van Amburgh Sensei's 40 years in aikido, and Aki Fleshler Sensei's 50 years in aikido! We are celebrating all year long!
Check this page regularly for updates!
Upcoming events:
Oct. 14-16, 2022 - Save the dates for our iaido & aikido seminar with Didier Boyet Shihan!
Classes in iaido, bokken and aikido body arts. Guest instructor. Click to view our seminar web page.
Raising funds to raise the bar!
We invite you to participate in our fundraising campaign to improve the dojo’s infrastructure. We are off to a good start - our launch event in January raised $2000. By June 2022 we reached $3500. Project plans on slate include installation of new lighting, air conditioning, and a rebuild of the subfloor under the mats. Your generous donations will determine which projects we can accomplish. Donate anytime through the button below, or make a donation in conjunction with our upcoming events.
Anniversary T-shirts arrived May 2022
T-shirts are dark blue with a subtle green grey lettering. Anniversary logo on the back, the dojo’s square “heron” logo on the front. High quality soft fabric. Select the $50 donation level and size via our secure “Giving Fuel” page: https://multnomahaik.givingfuel.com/multnomah-aikikai-anniversary
New blank book journal, lay-flat soft cover, dotted pages, A5 size. Design is “the five pillars” as compass.
Yours when you donate $120 or more
The five pillars of aikido were expounded by T.K. Chiba Sensei. The visual concept is by Suzane Van Amburgh, the artwork is by Thea Oatman. Big thanks to Ben Root of Root Graphics for adapting the artwork to serve as a journal cover. These are nice, high-quality, soft-cover, lay-flat notebooks with thick 70 lb. / 100 gsm premium, recycled paper, 144 dot-grid pages. Features durable, smyth-sewn library-quality binding.
Our second run of journals has arrived! The next ten supporters who donate $120 or more to our campaign will be offered a book. Pick up at the dojo or we can ship it to you (within the U.S.).
Lynne Ballew interviewed Aki Fleshler Sensei Jan. 2, 2022
Learn about the history of Multnomah Aikikai. Fleshler Sensei tells the story of how it all started back in 1992! View the interview with Fleshler Sensei.
Past Events:
May 21-22, 2022: hybrid seminar taught by Fleshler Sensei and Van Amburgh Sensei
March 22: hybrid class taught by Fleshler Sensei
January 15-16, 2022, hybrid seminar to launch our triple anniversary year and fundraising campaign.
Visiting aikidoka joined with dojo members, in-person or virtually, for a hybrid event to launch our year-long celebration. Activities included Saturday classes with Van Amburgh Sensei and Sunday classes with Fleshler Sensei.
Thank you for your support of our dojo's 30/40/50 anniversary!
Visit our secure donation page:
https://multnomahaik.givingfuel.com/multnomah-aikikai-anniversary