Portland Aikido

Saturday 4/4/26 we had a great Aikido seminar taught by Vu Ha Sensei from Boston Aikikai. Ha sensei taught two Aikido classes and then a weapons class of bokken vs bokken kumitachi. Afterwards we had a party at the dojo with friends and family. We all enjoyed lobster rolls, turkey, chicken and falafel wraps, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, Wrap City potato chips, pastrami smoked salmon, lemon and garlic chicken wings, two chocolate cakes and then finally a cognac toast to Claude Berthiaume Sensei’s memory. Claude Sensei lives on in our hearts and in our training. Thank you to everyone who came and helped with the seminar and special thanks to Vu Ha Sensei for teaching

Roads should be clear from last night's snow by this afternoon. Portland Aikido IS open today for Iaido and Aikido. ❄️

Congratulations to Trey Miller (center) for passing his fifth kyu test on Monday 1/5/2026.

On Saturday November 22nd, Portland Aikido welcomed Vu Ha Shihan from Boston Aikikai for a seminar. This is a group photo after the first class.