Aikido of Fairfield County

My dear friend and mentor, Claude Berthiaume Shihan, Chief Instructor of Aikido de la montagne, Montreal, and a member of the United States Aikido Federation Technical Committee, passed peacefully yesterday afternoon, surrounded by loved ones.

There is so much more I want to say and share about Claude Sensei, how much he influenced me and my training. For now, I am simply thankful for him – and for all of you.

Life is short, and I am so grateful for the friendships we've forged on and off the mat.

🙏 Blue

Celebrating our promotion to Godan ( Krysz Zawadski and Chris Kerin). Thank you Sensei Ray Farinato and Senpai Tom Milucci and Gene Batan and the rest of the AFC Aikidokas for your support and congratulations.

Aikido summer camp July 29 2025

Happy Holidays from the Aikido of Fairfield County Family!

December 15 Holiday Gathering of Aikido of Fairfield County at Sensei Ray and Margaret’s house! Happy holidays to all!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved master teacher, Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei.
Yamada Sensei died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

In 1964 Yamada Sensei established the New York Aikikai in NYC that has now grown into a worldwide aikido practice.

He'll be greatly missed.

-Aikidokas of Aikido of Fairfield County Dojo

Happy New Year!

Given the situation with the spread of the coronavirus and the level of contact in aikido classes Sensei Ray Farinato has decided to cancel all aikido classes for the rest of this month. Near the end of this month we’ll re-evaluate the situation and communicate any decision with you all the members and practitioners at Aikido fo Fairfield County..