Seattle Aikikai

We’re excited for this upcoming weekend with Kayla Feder Sensei from Aikido of Berkeley to be at Seattle Aikikai and Tacoma Aikikai

Friday May 29 is FULL but you can still register for the weekend at Tacoma Aikikai.

Saturday, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00 - 4:00pm
Sunday, May 31, 10:00am -12:00pm
https://www.seattleaikikai.com/news/

Honoring Memorial Day through practice.

Aikido reminds us that discipline, courage, sacrifice, and community are not abstract ideas — they are lived through the body, through presence, and through how we show up for one another.

The dojo is open and classes are on as scheduled tonight. Whether you come to train hard, reconnect, or simply move and breathe together, we welcome you on the mat.

See you at the dojo.

Save the date: We are thrilled to be hosting Chris Mulligan Sensei July 25-26 @ Seattle Aikikai and August 1-2 . More info and registration coming soon.

Take a moment and ask yourself: What is my relationship with Aikido right now? Where does it feel most alive? What am I doing to fill the well—not just for myself, but for the practice itself?
https://aikidoforlife.substack.com/p/refilling-the-aikido-well-5-obstacles

We’re honored to welcome Kayla Feder back to Seattle Aikikai for a rare weekend of practice, inquiry, and connection.

May 29–31, the dojo becomes a meeting place for rigorous training, subtle listening, and the living conversation of aikido passed hand to hand.

Register now for Kayla Feder Shihan at Seattle Aikikai, May 29-31.
https://www.seattleaikikai.com/news/

May 9 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Uptown Dojo

Join us this Saturday for a special jo take-away class with Daniel Sensei. This will be a an opportunity to explore timing, distance, and connection through weapons work. Whether you're new to the jo or looking to deepen your understanding, all are welcome.

Come train, stay curious, and bring your jo if you have one.

May 2026 News from the Mat - https://mailchi.mp/e89772e993a7/may-2026-news-from-the-mat

Register now: https://www.portlandaikikai.com/okamoto-seminar-2026

**QR Code, sign-up links, and class info to come!** We are excited to announce that one of our Dojo founders,Yoko Okamoto Shihan, is coming to Portland Oregon this year! please mark your calendars and join us for this exciting seminar!

Ukemi Workshop with Sam Taitel (they/them) at Seattle Aikikai!
Saturday April 25, 11am-1pm

All levels welcome. All bodies welcome. By donation.

"Ukemi, first and foremost for me, is to keep yourself safe. Once we attain a certain level, finding spaciousness in movement allows us to explore and experiment to deepen our training. This workshop will offer concrete exercises, various options to feel what fits, the why behind our goal, and help you discern the questions to ask for your body and practice. Our focus will be on ikkyo and iriminage because these techniques entail lots of ukemi complexities and themes that can be applied across various scenarios. Come challenge yourself, interrogate, and play! Come as you are. Bring a friend. Let’s train together." -ST

📍 Seattle Aikikai – Capitol Hill location: 604 19th Avenue. E.

Don't forget to show up today for our annual member meeting at the Cap Hill dojo. There will be no classes at Uptown. The meeting will start after class at approx. 12:15pm. Come prepared to brainstorm crazy ideas. Dojo game night, anyone?