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Multnomah Aikikai, Portland, Oregon publishes Dojo News, including thoughtful articles by students and teachers along with dojo updates, events, and news.
6415 South Macadam Ave., home to Multnomah Aikikai and Pacific Renbukai, offering traditional Japanese martial arts
Start your journey with traditional Japanese martial arts at our open house event presented by Multnomah Aikikai and Pacific Renbukai. Saturday Oct. 7, 2023. Admission is FREE! Join us…
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We are excited to announce Didier Boyet Shihan will be teaching a seminar at Multnomah Aikikai Oct. 14-16, 2022. Classes will include aikido body arts, bokken classes designed for both iaido and aikido practitioners, and iaido classes. One special iaido class session will be reserved for a small number of iaido practitioners carrying over 5 years experience.
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Iaido class at Multnomah Aikikai: Mark Hansen right, Suzane Van Amburgh Sensei left
Many people would with good reason think it an act of lunacy to take up training in the martial arts at the age of 60, let alone in the art of Iaido, the “way of sword drawing.” Perhaps. But I chose to do so because I felt a compulsion I could no longer ignore after more than thirty years of having done so. I listened to this compulsion and am happy I did!
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It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first. - Musashi
It will be 3 years in August that I have been practicing Iaido. I wonder why? Why did I choose Iaido? The truth is, I thought it looked easy, when I watched an old YouTube video, in black and white of a Iaidoka, (Iaido practitioner), executing a form from the sitting position with a wakizashi, (short sword). In fact, it is not easy!
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Exercise is great for all of us. Finding a movement practice you enjoy is key to sticking with regular exercise. August offers several great opportunities to discover the benefits of Aikido practice for people of all walks of life, including people living with a movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease.
Aug. 7, Tue., 7:30pm, Jo Staff Handling Intro at the dojo
Aug. 8, Wed. 12:30-1:30pm: Low Impact Aikido Class at the dojo
Aug. 20, Mon., 7:30pm: Sword Drawing: Intro to Iaido at the dojo
Aug. 28, Tue., 1:30-2:30pm Discover Aikido free intro event hosted by Parkinsons Resources of Oregon, Beaverton location.
Didier Boyet Sensei with uke Neilu Naini Sensei
D. Boyet Sensei teaches Aikido and Iaido seminar March 9-11, 2018 at Multnomah Aikikai, Portland OR
Read MoreMultnomah Aikikai, Portland Oregon, provides a method of personal development for people of all ages through traditional, practical and sincere training in the martial art of Aikido and Iaido.
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