Welcome to Aikido of Minnesota, a World Aikido Aikikai Inc. (WAAI) dojo. We provide training in the art and spirit of Aikido through a supportive, family atmosphere. We train under the direction of Rev. Zenko N. Okimura, 7th Dan Shihan, board Chairman, founder, and Chief Technical Advisor of WAAI. Through Okimura Shihan we maintain a direct connection to Hombu Dojo in Japan. Please feel free to look around and be sure to keep up to date with our news section.
Aikido Of Minnesota, 710 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104tel: (651) 317-9038
NEWS
October 8th & 9th, 2011
AoM's 2011 FALL Seminar
Aikido of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Aikido Club proudly
announce our 2011 FALL Seminar, featuring The Rev. Zenko N. Okimura, 7th
dan Shihan Chief Instructor, World Aikido Aikikai Inc.
April 2, 2011
AoM 2011 Annual Meeting
Dear AoM Members,
This is a reminder that our annual meeting will be held this Saturday, April 2. The time and meeting place have CHANGED to 2:00 PM at John's Pizza Cafe, Ltd. (616 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103).
The board will provide pizza for the meeting. In order to pre-order the pizza, we need to have a good estimate of attendees. We know the number of members who plan to attend, but if you plan to bring other non-members with you, please contact Mary Sensei at 651-341-0903 with the information.
If you cannot attend the meeting, please submit a proxy vote in writing prior to the meeting to Thierry Ajas, AoM Secretary. Proxy votes are important because they are counted as part of the quorum. Proxy forms can be found at the dojo and are also attached.
We are looking forward to a fun and productive meeting! See you Saturday!
Aikido of Minnesota
Board of Directors
March 5th, 2011
2011 Polar Bear Plunge pictures & video
The Aikido of Minnesota Polar Bear Plunge Team demonstrated the purifying powers of misogi on a brisk Saturday, March 5 morning at 11:20 am at the south end of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis. We did this for the greater good, in this case the Special Olympics, holding true to the principles that guided us in founding AoM.
The 2011 AoM Polar Bear Plunge Team consisted of:
- “Polar” Pete Price
- Thierry “The Frozen Frenchman” Ajas
- Chris “The Iceman” Carlson
- Brrrrrandon Due
Our initial goal was to raise $1550 and our team ended up raising close to $2,000 total. Thanks to all for your generosity and we look forward to putting together an even stronger, more dedicated team of plungers next year!
October 16th & 17th, 2010
AoM's 2010 FALL Seminar
Aikido of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Aikido Club proudly announce our 2010 Spring Seminar featuring The Rev. Zenko N. Okimura, 7th dan Shihan Chief Instructor, World Aikido Aikikai Inc.
Download Seminar Flier
June 5th & 6th, 2010
AoM's 2010 Spring Seminar
Aikido of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Aikido Club proudly announce our 2010 Spring Seminar featuring The Rev. Zenko N. Okimura, 7th dan Shihan Chief Instructor, World Aikido Aikikai Inc.
Download Seminar Flier
October 24-25th, 2009
AoM's 2009 Fall Seminar
Aikido of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Aikido Club proudly announce our 2009 Fall Seminar featuring The Rev. Zenko N. Okimura, 7th Dan Shihan Chief Instructor, World Aikido Aikikai Inc.
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Download Seminar Waiver
April 30, 2009
AoM's Spring Seminar
Aikido of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Aikido Club announce our Spring Seminar featuring The Rev. Zenko N. Okimura, 7th Dan Shihan Chief Instructor, World Aikido Aikikai Inc for May 30-31 at the U of M Armory.
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