Sarasota Budokan

We celebrated Lynda Lee’s birthday this week! In case you don’t know, she is one of the most caring people and serves as our dojo mama. Having a rough day and need a hug, mama is there. Get out of line, mama will straighten you right out!! 🤣 We love you Lynda Lee!!

Melissa Bell Sensei Seminar July 25-27th, 2025Please join us in welcoming Melissa Bell Sensei back to Bond Street Dojo for a dynamic Aikido experience to jump start your Aikido summer for 2025. Aikidoka of all ranks and affiliations are welcome!Melissa Bell Sensei (6th Dan) is the Chief Instructor of the Sarasota Aikikai in Sa...

Yudansha Prep at Sarasota Aikikai starts tomorrow! Register here: https://form.jotform.com/251905582373158

Another great weekend with our sister dojo North Florida School of Aikido !

I would like to thank Melissa Bell Sensei and all the aikido students that joined us for the annual weapons seminar with Melissa Bell Sensei. It was a great seminar focusing on weapons techniques that go beyond the weapons katas. We had students as far away is Texas and Maine this year attending.

Our very own Melissa Bell Sensei is teaching in NYC again next month! Register now at https://www.bondstreet.org/post/melissa-bell-sensei-seminar

Please join us in wishing Melissa Bell Sensei a happy birthday!! We celebrated Friday night with cocktails, sunset, and yummy food. Thank you Sensei, for everything!! 🎉🎊🍾