Aikido Seattle

The training was great — and so was the feast! 🍽️ Thank you to everyone who brought a dish and stayed to celebrate at our post-seminar potluck. Good food, good company, and lots of laughs off the mat. This is what dojo community is all about. ❤️

A huge thank you to Mats Sensei for an inspiring weekend of training! 🙏

Your clarity, precision, and generosity on the mat gave all of us so much to work on in the months ahead. Thank you as well to everyone who traveled to join us and to all our members who helped make the seminar run smoothly — from setup to hosting, it takes a community.
We’re already looking forward to the next one.

Domo arigato gozaimash*ta!

🥋 Congratulations to today’s testing successes! 🥋

A huge well done to Silas on passing his test to 4th kyu, and to Anna and Kmo on advancing to 2nd kyu! 👏

Every grading reflects months of dedication, sweat, and a willingness to keep showing up on the mat. We’re proud of the heart and effort you each brought today. Keep training, keep growing — onward and upward! 💪

🥋 Congratulations to our newest test promotion candidates! 🎉

5th Kyu: Maxim, Jacob & Andrew
4th Kyu: Maxim, Catherine & Sam

We’re excited to see you step up to the next level. Your dedication to the practice shows,

We’re excited to welcome Mats Ahlin Sensei back to the mat this June! 🙏🔥 Join us for another high-energy Friendship Seminar. Early registration opens April 1 — spots fill fast!

aikidoseattle.org/events/ahlin-2026

In a world that can feel overwhelming, there’s something powerful about stepping onto the mat together. 🥋
This May, we’re opening our doors to complete beginners for our Aikido Beginner Series — no experience, no fitness level, no background required. Just an open mind and a willingness to show up.
Aikido is a martial art built on the principle that true strength comes not from force, but from harmony. You’ll learn to move with intention, breathe through challenge, and find calm in the middle of motion — skills that go well beyond the dojo.
And maybe most importantly right now: you’ll find your people.
📅 Starting in May — details in the flyer!
We’d love to have you. Come as you are. 🤍

Aikido Seattle is honored to celebrate Lance Sobel and Rupert Berk on their promotion to godan (5th degree black belt). This significant milestone represents years of dedicated practice, teaching, and embodying the principles of Aikido both on and off the mat.
Their commitment to the art and to our community has been an inspiration to students at every level. We are grateful for their leadership and look forward to continuing to train under their guidance.
Please join us in congratulating Lance and Rupert on this well-deserved achievement! 🥋