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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.
Sammy (left), Boyet Sensei (right).
I found it took me a fair amount of time to digest the recent—and my first— iaido seminar with Didier Boyet Sensei. Being fortunate enough to have this learning experience early in my Iaidō training was a blessing but there was a vast amount of information to take away.
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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!
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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