Windsong Dojo

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

Will Gable began studying aikido in 1979 under Sensei Carl Walden and later trained at Windsong with Sensei Chuck Caldwell. He holds the rank of 9th dan in aikido and 6th dan in Shindo Muso Ryu jodo, and has been teaching at his own dojo since 1990.

At this year’s Fall Clinic, Will will teach 𝘙𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘪 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺, exploring how principles like centering, connection, kuzushi, structure, and non-resistance can help simplify randori. The session focuses on doing only what’s necessary to disrupt balance, reduce unnecessary effort, and stay responsive as movement becomes more unpredictable.

September 11–13
Windsong Dojo, Oklahoma City

See the full schedule and register:
https://windsongdojo.com/2026-fall-clinic-windsong/

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼

Angel Castillo brings a broad martial arts background to this year’s Windsong Fall Clinic, including Chen Taiji and sumo, with a strong focus on balance, structure, body mechanics, and efficient power.

At the clinic, Angel will lead 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘪 𝘊𝘩𝘪. The sumo portion, co-led by Jose Montenegro, will introduce participants to sumo through a demonstration of traditional postures, exercises, and training methods. The tai chi portion will be more hands-on, using fixed-step push hands and pattern drills to explore balance, structure, sensitivity, and kuzushi that can be applied across martial arts.

September 11–13
Windsong Dojo, Oklahoma City

See the full schedule and register:
https://windsongdojo.com/2026-fall-clinic-windsong/

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻
Jim is 9th dan in aikido and the head instructor at Windsong Dojo, Jim will teach 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘜𝘬𝘦: 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 at this year’s Fall Clinic.

This session looks at the critical role of uke in aikido training, with progressive drills for teaching, developing, and refining uke skills.

September 11–13, 2026
Windsong Dojo, Oklahoma City

Full schedule and registration:
https://windsongdojo.com/2026-fall-clinic-windsong/

New class at Windsong!
Beginning September 14th, Angel Castillo is adding a Chen Taiji class on Monday evenings from 6:00–7:30 PM, in addition to the Sunday morning class.

Chen Taiji is a great complement to arts like aikido and judo, helping develop balance, structure, body mechanics, sensitivity, and efficient power. If you’re looking for another way to refine how you move and connect, come give it a try.

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝘀
2026 Windsong Fall Clinic

George Spriggs began his martial arts journey in 1972 and has trained in taekwondo, Tiger Swallow Praying Mantis Kung Fu, aikido, judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu, and hand-to-hand combatives. His background includes training in Korea, at Prairie View A&M University, at U.S. Army Ranger School, and with instructors including Ken Drye and Roy Goldberg Sensei.

At this year’s Fall Clinic, George will teach 𝘈𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘑𝘑: 𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, exploring how familiar aikido techniques can be adapted to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu environment. The session will look at asymmetric applications influenced by dance and Daito-ryu movement, with subtle atemi and structural changes used to make aikido principles work effectively in a grappling context.

September 11–13
Windsong Dojo, Oklahoma City

See the full schedule and register:
https://windsongdojo.com/2026-fall-clinic-windsong/

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿

Jack Bieler brings decades of experience in Tomiki-ryu aikido and classical weapons arts to this year’s Windsong Fall Clinic. He’ll be teaching sessions on 𝘑𝘰𝘥𝘰 𝘒𝘪𝘩𝘰𝘯 & 𝘉𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘴 and 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘑𝘰 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴, exploring efficient movement, power generation, and the connections between empty-hand and weapons practice.

Join us September 11–13 at Windsong Dojo in Oklahoma City.

See the full schedule and register:
https://windsongdojo.com/2026-fall-clinic-windsong/

**Fall Clinic Instructor Spotlight: Prentis Glover**

Prentis has been studying martial arts since 1971 and has experience across more than seven different arts. He joined Windsong in 1999 and teaches classes in aikido, judo, and jodo.

At this year’s Fall Clinic, Prentis will teach a session called **Finding the Off-Balance: Kuzushi and Timing in Judo**, exploring practical ways to disrupt balance before the throw using timing, movement, and “tick-tock” drills.

He’ll also lead Windsong’s regular Saturday Morning Judo class, which is open to clinic participants.

September 11–13
Windsong Dojo, Oklahoma City

See the full schedule and register:
https://windsongdojo.com/2026-fall-clinic-windsong/

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More Fall Clinic details are up!

We've updated the 2026 Windsong Fall Clinic page with instructor information and descriptions of each session, so you can get a better idea of what we'll be working on throughout the weekend.

Take a look at the schedule, meet the instructors, and see what's planned for September 11–13!

https://windsongdojo.com/2026-fall-clinic-windsong/

We hope you'll come train with us!

Congratulations again to Oliver on earning his Shodan!

Oliver was kind enough to let us share his Shodan demonstration. Here’s a look at the work that went into reaching this milestone.
Well done, Oliver!

Aikido Shodan Demo - Oliver and Jim Aikido Shodan Demo at Windsong Dojo - 07/18/2026Tori: Oliver D.Uk...