We are delighted to be hosting Hal Lehrman, 7th Dan, Shihan, for his fourth seminar with us.

Lehrman Shihan is the Chief Instructor of Aikido of Park Slope in Brooklyn, NY. He has been training since 1963, studying closely with Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan and other talented instructors. Please come experience his unique Aikido!

The seminar will be held from 10am-noon and 2:00-4:30pm on Saturday, with a meditation session after lunch from 2:30-3pm. Sunday’s class will go from 10am-1pm.

Start your practice with this six-week, step-by-step introductory Aikido course.  The class meets Sundays from 3:00 - 4:15 pm, with an optional second class Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm.

The goal of the beginners course is to give participants a chance to experience Aikido first-hand and to provide them the skills needed to continue in the general classes. 

The cost of the course is $125 per person, and anyone ages 12 and older is welcome. For younger students, learn more about our kids program.

Sign up now to receive your FREE uniform and copy of The Art of Peace!

Start your practice with this six-week, step-by-step introductory Aikido course.  The class meets Sundays from 3:00 - 4:15 pm, with an optional second class Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm.

The goal of the beginners course is to give participants a chance to experience Aikido first-hand and to provide them the skills needed to continue in the general classes. 

The class meets Sundays from 3:00 - 4:15 pm.  The cost of the course is $125 per person, and anyone ages 12 and older is welcome. For younger students, learn more about our kids program.

Sign up now to receive your FREE uniform and copy of The Art of Peace!

Take your training to the next level with a week of kangeiko (intensive cold-weather training). For this special event, participants commit to training every day for a full week in the middle of New England's coldest weather. 

The week culminates with an in-house seminar taught by our senior students. The seminar is free of charge and will run from 9am to noon.

As an added bonus, members who complete the week-long training will receive a Japanese calligraphy by Yuka Cass to celebrate their hard work and dedication. Members interested in participating should let Chief Instructor Aaron Cass know by email that they intend to complete the week.

The schedule will run as follows:

• Sunday 2/4 - 4:30-5:30pm

• Monday 2/5 - 5-6am (morning)

• Tuesday 2/6 - 7-8:30pm

• Wednesday 2/7 - 7-8:30pm

• Thursday 2/8 - 7-8:30pm

• Friday 2/9 - 5-6am (morning)

• Saturday 2/10 - 9am-Noon followed by presentation of calligraphies

頑張って　Gambatte!

For more information on the Tai Chi program, see our Tai Chi page. If you’d like to participate in this beginners session, contact Yuka Cass at yukahandacass@gmail.com or text/call her at (603) 275-0591.

We are happy to be hosting our annual overnight aikido camp for kids!

We'll get started at 2pm Friday with a special weapons class followed by an ukemi/samurai obstacle course class. From there, we'll head to Odiorne Point State Park for pizza, Frisbee, and fun by the ocean. In the evening we'll head back to the dojo to play some games and watch a movie before camping out on the mat for bedtime. In the morning we'll get up, eat some easy breakfast, and have class from 8-9am, after which you can come pick up the kids.

Yuka, Aaron, and Paul will be there to run the event, and if any parents want to join we're glad to have you. Please pack your children a sleeping bag, pillow, change of clothes, toothbrush, and uniform.

The cost is $150, which you can pay using the link below.

One note — If your son/daughter isn't quite up for a sleepover at this point, you are welcome to pick up/drop off your child whenever works for you.

Looking forward to it!

Start your practice with this six-week, step-by-step introductory Aikido course.  The class meets Sundays from 3:00 - 4:15 pm, with an optional second class Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm.

The goal of the beginners course is to give participants a chance to experience Aikido first-hand and to provide them the skills needed to continue in the general classes. 

The cost of the course is $125 per person, and anyone ages 13 and older is welcome. For younger students, learn more about our kids program.

Join now and receive a FREE uniform!

"Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself
among deep mountains and hidden valleys
to restore your link to the source of life."
—Morihei Ueshiba

Come join us for our second annual Summer Gasshuku. Last year was a lot of fun and a good excuse to head out into the woods to train, enjoy time together, and relax in nature.

The event will take place at Ron Totten’s farm, located at 674 First Crown Point Rd, Strafford, NH. We will be camping, and everyone should bring their own food and supplies for the weekend.

Here is a tentative schedule. People are encouraged to stay for the whole weekend, but if you can only make part we’re glad to have you.

Friday 8/20
9am — Registration and tent set up
10am — Weapons Class
11am — Aikido Class
     Noon — Lunch
2pm — Qi Gong Exercises & Yang-Style Tai Chi with Yuka Cass
3pm — A Brief History of Aikido and Internal Practice/Aiki Taiso
4pm — Aikido Class
5pm — Aikido Class (Ray Lefebvre)
     6:30 — Dinner
7:30 — Campfire

Saturday 8/21
7am — O-Sensei’s Misogi Practice and Makko-ho Stretching Routine
     8am — Breakfast
9am — Aikido Class (Zach Nobel)
10am — Aikido Class
11am — Iaido with Bill Querry
     Noon — Lunch
2pm — Kashima Sword Class
3pm — Aikido Class
4:30pm — Hike and swim on Blue Job Mountain
     6:30 — Dinner
7:30 — Campfire and Aikido Stories!

Sunday 8/22
7am — Meditation, Kototama Chanting, and Aiki Taiso
     8am — Breakfast
10am — Aikido Class
11am — Pack up tents and clean