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2026 Kagamibiraki Ceremony

On the 11th of January 2026, Sunday, the Aikido Hombu Dojo's Kagamibiraki Ceremony took place in Tokyo, Japan. 1064 persons were promoted at the event. (Photos from the event)

Historic Imperial Recognition for Aikido Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba

Aikido Community Marks Historic Milestone as Third Generation of Ueshiba Family Receives Order of the Rising Sun.

The 2nd IAF International Young Adults Aikido Seminar

The 2nd IAF International Young Adults Aikido Seminar took place in Tokyo, during the 24-26 of October 2025 and it was a wonderful success!

Aikikai

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International Aikido Summit 2028

The next IAF International Aikido Summit will be held in 2028, in Tanabe/Japan.

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#WorldCombatGames video series: Hereby the #Aikido Embukai offered by Hombu Dojocho Mitsuteru Ueshiba, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Video credit: World Combat Games Team

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