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Craig Fife Sensei Seminar

Please join us for Craig Fife Sensei’s Seminar, January 25-27, 2019. The seminar is at Aikido’Ka, 142 East McKnight Way, Grass Valley, CA.

Please join us for Craig Fife Sensei. You are in for a treat. Fife Sensei is an extraordinary aikido instructor and an absolutely first-rate person. He is, without question, one of my favorite people to train with. I simply do not miss an opportunity to train with him, if I can possibly help it.

You will enjoy yourself and learn a tremendous amount at this seminar.

Craig Fife Sensei is the founder and chief instructor of Aikido Northwest. Since 2013, Fife Sensei has been one of the headliners of Aiki Summer Retreat, with Michael Friedl Shihan and Kimberly Richardson Sensei. He began his aikido training in 1973 in Boise, Idaho. Fife Sensei currently holds the rank of Rokudan (6th degree black belt), from the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan. This rank was awarded to him by his teacher, Frank Doran Shihan.
 
In addition to Fife Sensei’s personal study of Aikido, he has been actively teaching Aikido since 1980. Fife Sensei has also been a student of Iaido since 1990 and currently holds the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) from the All United States Kendo Federation. Fife Sensei is President of the California Aikido Association.

For more information and to register for the seminar, go to the Craig Fife Sensei Seminar page. You will also find there links to two really fun and interesting podcasts I did with Fife Sensei.

Gideon Haimovitz’s Shodan Exam

Be sure to have this on your calendar: On Saturday, September 16, 2017, around 10 am, Gideon Haimovitz will be doing his shodan (first degree black belt) exam. The exam is during Craig Fife Sensei’s seminar, September 15 – 17, 2017.

Gideon is a long-time student of Aikido’Ka, going on 7 years. Everyone who knows Gideon thinks the world of him and he’s immense fun to train with. His exam will be amazing.

Gideon is the third home-grown black belt for me, after Gabriel Cuppet and Ian Isbell. Both Gabriel and Ian did amazing tests. I expect Gideon’s to be the best yet.

Everyone is welcome to watch, at no charge. If you want to train during the seminar (which you really ought to do!), click here to register.

Gabriel Cuppet’s Shodan Test

Gabriel Cuppet's Shodan ExamAt about 10 am on Saturday, December 10, Gabriel Cuppet will be doing his shodan (1st degree black belt) test. Gabriel is, and has been, a key member of Aikido’Ka for years. Please join us and support Gabriel on his big day! There’s no charge for watching the exam (or the seminar).

Gabriel’s test is part of the Aikido’Ka Seminar Series: Getting to Shodan and Beyond, Applying Principles to Technique. The seminar is being taught by Chuck Hauk and Daryl Berlie Senseis, both 6th dan.

Click this link for more seminar information.

Kayla Feder Sensei Seminar

Kayla Feder SenseiPlease join us for Kayla Feder Sensei’s first visit to Aikido’Ka. Feder Sensei is a terrific instructor and aikidoist. She is, simply, one of the most fun people to train with anywhere, anytime. Enjoy!

Kayla Sensei began her Aikido training in 1973 when she was 9-years-old. She has trained continuously for 43 years. When she was 16, Sensei traveled to Iwama, Japan, to study with Morihiro Saito Shihan, 9th dan. In subsequent trips to Japan, Kayla Sensei trained with a number of other Shihan who trained under the founder.

Kayla Sensei has also trained with and been strongly influenced by Doran Shihan, Nadeau Shihan, Saotome Shihan, and Ikeda Shihan. She received the rank of 6th dan in 2004.

Kayla Sensei has taught seminars throughout the US, Europe, and Israel. In addition to her Aikido accomplishments, she received a Masters degree in Holistic Health Education from JFK University in 1998.

Kayla Sensei’s teaching style supports the individual growth of each student.  Her training and teaching are warm and welcoming.

You will immensely enjoy training with Kayla Feder Sensei.

For more information about the seminar and to register, click here.