Asheville Aikikai

Congratulations to Michael Silverman on his promotion to 5th Dan!!

Great day of training to start off the new year!!
Happy New Year!

What an amazing experience. So glad Sensei got to train at Hombu and enjoy some well deserved leisure time. Thank you Asheville Aikikai for making this happen!

Asheville Aikikai is now offering classes at our new location @ 370 N Louisiana Ave. Unit H4
Schedule for this wk 5/2:
Tuesday 6:30-7:30
Wednesday 6:30-7:30
Thursday 6:30-7:30
Friday no class
Saturday 10:00am-11:00am

An interesting article about Akira Tohei Sensei, under whom Aikido of Austin’s chief instructor, Josef Birdsong trained.

https://maytt.home.blog/2021/11/17/interview-with-longtime-aikidoka-kiyoshi-yasutake-his-time-with-midwest-pioneer-akira-tohei/

Many of you may already know, but it's official. Congratulations Sensei Palmer!!!

https://youtu.be/Inrc7S6DCek

The mat.

Asheville Aikikai Mat Building 1 - YouTube How to build a mat in 38 seconds.

Moving along nicely!

All ready to install the mat area tomorrow

Soon we will have a home... we can enjoy from outside the windows😭 There is still hope😊.

More progress