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08/14/2026

Aiki Ken - Ken/Bokken Suburi 1-4

First, learn how to hold the Bokken(ken).

Then, learn how to wield the Bokken(ken)!

Suburi is an individual(solo) practice you can use to improve your Aikido.

But, you can also improve yourself!

Breathe and feel the movements! Get better with every repetition!

Try it out!

First, learn the basics!

Then, expand into unlimited possibilities!

Takemusu Aiki! Onegaishimasu!

08/10/2026

Good morning fine people! The practice focus this week is on:
PLAY THE ROLE OF THE RESOLVER!
When we train in the art of Aikido, we aren’t opponents. There is a defender and attacker. The defender’s goal is to resolve the conflict. So, play the role of the resolver. Let’s practice!

This week’s schedule:

***Monday, today: it is DESHI TRAINING at 6:30pm.

***Monday, today: Special falling seminar at 6:30pm. We will go deeply into the why and how to falling safely. Open to all levels.

***Wednesday at 5pm in the youth & family class: special focus class on Academic goal setting! Learn several principles of Aikido that will help you in school! This class is open to all students and is open to the public! Invite a friend!

&&&there is still time to sign up for the Aikido Seminar in Henderson with Kimberely Richardson Sensei! August 28-30!

Let’s have a great week of training! Vince Sensei

08/03/2026

Good morning fine people! The practice focus this week is on:
Happy Independence. In Aikido we learn through form into flow into freedom…
At the freedom level you expand beyond just form and flow.
Be free, be powerful, be you.

*This week is seminar week. We will go over your material for your next level. Also, if it is not your seminar please come, the class will re-enforce your Aikido!
Adults, Teens
*Monday: Today: Beginner’s seminar at 12 noon & 6:30pm for the ranks of Newbees to 5th Kyus.
***Tuesday: Intermediate Seminar at 12 noon & 6:30pm for the ranks of 4th & 3rd Kyus.
*Wednesday: Advanced Seminar at 12 noon & 6:30pm for the ranks of 2nd and 1st Kyus.
*Thursday: Black Belt Seminar and: 12noon and 6:30pm (there is still regular class going on too at the same time)
***Note for all students: We meet after each seminar for water, questions, and talking about your progress

Youth, Teens, Family class schedule
*Monday: Today: Beginner’s Seminar at 5pm for the ranks of Newbee to 8th Kyu.
***Tuesday: Intermediate Seminar at 5pm for the ranks of 7th,6th,5th Kyus.
***Wednesday: Advanced seminar at 5pm for the ranks of 4th & 3rd Kyus
***Thursday: 2nd kyus and 1st kyus into FREE STYLE CLASS!
***NOTE FOR PARENTS: WE MEET AFTER YOUR STUDENT’S SEMINAR FOR A PROGRESS TALK

Let’s have a great week of training! Vince Sensei

07/27/2026

Good morning fine people! The practice focus this month is on:
THE INFINITY BREATHING METHOD
Breathe in and breathe out.
Breathe to feel the reality of your life.
Breathe to feel connected to the ground.
Breathe to feel the unlimited ways that are possible in resolving conflicts.
Let’s practice Aikido!
This week’s schedule:
***Tuesday it is EVOLUTION DAY in all of the classes! We will work on your material for your next level, challenges, and free form Aikido!
***Wednesday: it is Demo & Testing Day! Challenge yourself!
12 noon adults
5pm youth & family: Test or earn your stripe
6:30pm teens & adults
These classes will be at the Dojo, and on Zoom. Go for it! Demo your track. Demo stuff we worked on. EARN YOUR NEXT STRIPE! Go to the next level! Expand!!! TAKE A CHALLEGE!

***Remember it is near the end of summer, and it’s hot. Take it a little easy, we understand. But remember the focus, discipline, and movement of Aikido helps in Academics, Careers, and Life! Keep us in your calendars and set goals!

&&&OUR AIKIDO COMMUNTIY SEMINAR is coming soon! August 28-30 at Henderson Nevada with special guest instructor Kimberly Richardson Sensei!

Let’s have an awesome week of training! Vince Sensei

07/20/2026

Good morning fine people! The practice focus this week is on:
Discovering various types of Boundaries to keep everyone safe.
Sometimes we use distance as a boundary.
Sometimes we use our wit as a boundary.
Sometimes we use martial arts as a boundary.
Sometimes we use our voice as a boundary.
This week’s schedule:
***In the SUPER HERO CLASS on Tuesday at 4:15pm, and Saturday at 9am, it is STAR WARS picture day. We will use the force and lightsabers to learn Aikido and then pose for pictures. Invite friends!
***Tuesday at 5pm in the Youth & Family class we will take a Nature Walk. Aikido basic moves are based on walking and nature! Parents and siblings are invited to come along!
***Wednesday: in all of the classes it is EVOLUTION DAY! We will work on your material for your next level and free form Aikido! Set goals and get better!
***Thursday: it is FREE STYLE CHALLENGE DAY: we will go into various free form practices to open up unlimited possibilities in your Aikido!
Let’s have a great week of training! Vince Sensei

07/13/2026

Good morning fine people! The practice focus this week is on:
From stick fighting to Stick De-escalation!
Being skillful at wielding a stick translates to empty hand skills. The next level of skill is the ability to de-escalate an attacker using the stick. Let’s practice!
This week’s schedule:
***Monday at 6:30pm: special falling class. Get more skillful at connection and falling, for all levels.
***Monday at 6:30pm: Deshi Training program training!
***Tuesday in all of the classes it is CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION DAY! We use Aikido techniques, principles, to practice how to de-escalate attacks. This class is open to all levels and the public. Please invite a friend!
***Tuesday at 4:15pm in the Super hero class, Balloon Challenge! Have fun with Balloons and learn Aikido principles!
***Thursday: in all of the classes it is EVOLUTION DAY, we will work on your material for your next level and free form Aikido. Keep getting better!
***Saturday at 9am in the Super Hero class is Baloon challenge! Have fun with Balloons and learn Aikido principles!

Let’s have an awesome week of training! Vince Sensei

07/10/2026

Developed by the Founder of Aikido, Osensei Morihei Ueshiba, the 31 Jo Kata was taught to his students.

Morihiro Saito Sensei, was one such student who endeavored to preserve the kata, and pass it on to his own students.

This Aiki Jo kata contains many fundamental weapons movements, and is a kata practiced by Aikido students, worldwide!

In your own practice:
Focus on the Rhythm of the movements, and your Breathing.

Count aloud to help you learn! (Kiai!)

With each repetition of the kata, you will get better!

Go for it! Do your best!

13 Jo Kata -One of this week's practices is the 13 Jo Kata.The weekly focus is HARMONIZE WITH THE OTHER.In this practice...
07/06/2026

13 Jo Kata -
One of this week's practices is the 13 Jo Kata.

The weekly focus is HARMONIZE WITH THE OTHER.

In this practice, HARMONIZE WITH THE JO!

Feel its weight. Move with it, as it moves with you!

Practice to become one with the Jo.

Try your best!



13 Jo Kata -One of this week's practices is the 13 Jo Kata.The w...

06/29/2026

Good morning fine people! The practice focus this week is on:
UNIFY WITH THE ATTACKER!
Yes, it is counter intuitive! Yet in our art that is the philosophy and movement. Let’s go deep into practice to enhance our training and life!
This week’s schedule:
***Monday, Today: it is EVOLUTION DAY in all of the classes! We will work on your material for your next level and free form Aikido!
***Tuesday: it is Demo & Testing Day! Challenge yourself!
12 noon adults
5pm youth & family: Test or earn your stripe
6:30pm teens & adults
These classes will be at the Dojo, and on Zoom. Go for it! Demo your track. Demo stuff we worked on. EARN YOUR NEXT STRIPE! Go to the next level! Expand!!! TAKE A CHALLEGE!
***Happy 250th birthday to Our Country! The Dojo will be off Saturday and Sunday for Our Birthday!
Let’s have a wonderful 250 more!!!

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