MIami Aikikai

"Stillness is a weapon-when you know how to use it."

True power is not in the noise you make, but in the silence you can hold under pressure.
The reckless swing wildly.
The trained wait for the opening.
Every warrior has two battles:
One with the opponent.
One with himself.
If you lose to your emotions, you've already lost the fight.
* Respond with clarity.
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Move with intention.
* Stand like a blade held steady in the wind.
Calm isn't weakness-it's control sharpened to perfection.
Move like thunder wrapped in silence.

Rafi delivered another outstanding Sunday class

Another great Tuesday night at the Miami Aikikai

🥋 Another fantastic Tuesday night class with Head Instructor Eliot Rifkin, 7th Dan Shihan!
Always inspiring to learn from such a dedicated and skilled martial artist.

A very speculial Sunday morning class, full of energy and dedication! 🥋✨

Sensei Eliot Rifkin, 7th Dan, Shihan proudly presents Israel Gonzalez with his well-deserved Sandan certificate from Hombu Dojo. 🏅🎉

It’s inspiring to see such hard work and perseverance pay off. Congratulations again, Israel — your commitment truly shines through!

We’re grateful to be part of this journey together and look forward to many more milestones ahead. Keep pushing forward! 💪🌟

Congratulations to Israel Gonzalez on your well-deserved promotion to Sandan! 🥋✨

This achievement is a testament to your dedication, hard work, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see you continue to grow and excel in your journey.

We’re happy to be part of your martial arts family and look forward to many more successes together! Keep reaching for new heights! 💪🌟

Excellent class by our sensei Ayal Joshua 6th Dan Aikikai

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Please join the MAC in celebrating our 50th Anniversary, with special guest instructor H. Osawa Shihan from Hombu Dojo, along with C. Berthiaume Shihan and V. X. Ha Shihan. September 20-21, 2025.

Register: https://macregister.org/
More info: https://midwestaikidocenter.org/50th-anniversary-seminar/

Space is limited.
All welcome.
See you on the mat!

Even though the lights went out at the dojo last night, the dojo's members’ energy was still bright.

Great Sunday class!!!