Western Maryland Aikikai

05/17/2026

Just wrapped up a great weekend of training with Poresky Sensei. We even got surprise guest instruction from Sensei Mike Freidl, and shihan Clyde Takeguchi! Many thanks to all who participated!

05/05/2026

May Seminar with Poresky Sensei is coming up! Please check out details and register online at: https://wmaiki.org/events

03/08/2026

Take advantage of the public comment opportunity.

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12/23/2025

Congratulations to David H. and Russell S. for passing their 1st kyu tests at Capital over the weekend! They did their dojo proud. Next stop: Shodan!

06/06/2025

This takedown is incredible

05/26/2025

The dojo will be closed for Memorial Day. See you on the mat Wednesday!

05/11/2025

Great weekend of training with friends! Special thanks to Poresky Sensei for his terrific instruction.

08/01/2024

WMA Fall Semainar! November 2nd, Saturday 10am - noon, 2 to 4PM. Fred Richards, 6th Dan (Capital Aikikai) Testing in the afternoon session. $65 per attendee. 105 A N Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740. All schools and affiliations welcome.

08/01/2024

Fall Seminar w/Fred Richards!

02/06/2024

WMA’s Spring Seminar May 17-19, 2024 With Sensei Sarah Guroff, Sensei Lucy Thomason and Featuring Sensei Bob Poresky! 6th Dan, Aikido (Capital Aikido Federation) Dojo Cho: Capital Aikikai Syracuse Join us at 105 A North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 When: What’s the deal? What to bring? Who to Contact? Friday May 17, 6:30 to 8:00pm w/Sensei Robert Poresky Saturday May 18, 10:00am to noon, 2:00 to 5:00pm w/Senseis Guroff, Thomason and Poresky Sunday May 19, 10:00am to noon w/Sensei Poresky $125.00: covers all classes and Saturday dinner. $50.00: either Friday or Sunday class $80.00: Saturday class and dinner only Your practice weapons if convenient Contact Russ (WMA Dojo Cho) with any questions (240) 876-4504