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30th Anniversary Seminar with William Gleason


  • Portsmouth Aikido 620 Peverly Hill Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States (map)

Come celebrate Portsmouth Aikido’s 30th anniversary at our first ever seminar with William Gleason, 7th dan, Shihan.

Gleason Sensei has been studying aikido for over 50 years, including 10 years in Japan at Hombu Dojo and in close study with Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan. After returning to the United States, he founded Shobu Aikido of Boston under the guidance of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, direct student of Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei.

Gleason Sensei has written two books and is working on a third. His practice and teaching are dedicated to the study of kotodama and how to apply the principles of O-Sensei’s aikido on mat and in our daily lives.

Classes will run as follows:

  • Friday 5-7pm

  • Saturday 10am-12:30pm and 2:30-4:30pm, followed by dan tests and a party

  • Sunday 10am-noon

Limited space is available for guest housing. Email info@portsmouthaikido.org for details.

**Register by June 1st to receive the discounted rate.**

William Gleason Seminar
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