On May 4th, 1995, Portsmouth Aikido held its first class at the Seacoast YMCA. With the help of Mitsunari Kanai Shihan, and a handful of his instructors, Judy Ringer had successfully started a dojo.
In the 25 years since, Portsmouth Aikido has grown and thrived. We now have our own dedicated practice space, hold class seven days a week, and have added a Kids Program and Veterans Program.
To commemorate this auspicious anniversary, we have invited three of Kanai Sensei’s longest-practicing students, David Farrell, David Halprin, and Barbara Britton, each now a Shihan in their own right, to teach a special seminar with us.
Class will run from 10am-noon and 2:30-4:30pm. You are invited to stick around and join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres after class at the dojo.
See you there!