News Archive

IAF General Assembly 2021

Written on May 23, 2020

The General Assembly of the International Aikido Federation has taken place via electronic means. A new Directing Committee has been elected. 17 countries became IAF Members and 4 countries became IAF Associate Members.

Message of Doshu for the Aikido community

Written on May 23, 2020

Dear friends,
Here by a message of Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba for the world Aikido community in the grip of the pandemic.
This message comes together with the video recording of a special class of Doshu for the Aikido practitioners to maintain the Aikido spirit.

RIP Ikeda Masatomi - Message from ACSA President

Written on May 23, 2020

We are saddened by the passing of Ikeda Masatomi Shihan 7th Dan.
Hereby, we share the letter of mr. Hansruedi Nef,
President of ACSA.

The World Combat Games 2023 to be held in Riyadh

Written on May 23, 2020

GAISF has announced that the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, has been awarded the 2023 edition of the World Combat Games (WCG). The estimated time of the year is the first quarter of 2023.

#OneAikido for International Women Day 2021

Written on May 23, 2020

We had a wonderful time practicing together on Sunday, the 7th of March 2021, previous to the International Women Day, but celebrating this occasion.

#OneAikido

The Kagami-Biraki Ceremony 2021

Written on May 23, 2020

The Aikido Hombu Dojo's Kagami-Biraki Ceremony will be live streamed for the first time. The online event will be on the 10th of January 2021, Sunday, starting at 2 P.M. (Tokyo Time).

Season's Greetings

Written on May 23, 2020

”In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and technique is essential - do not let your heart waver!”

Morihei Ueshiba

May 2021 bring health, friendship, harmony and many Aikido trainings!

RIP Renato Filippin - Message from IAF Chairman

Written on May 23, 2020

The IAF team is saddened by the very sudden passing of Renato Filippin Shihan 7th dan. Renato Filippin Shihan had been working hard with his wife, Amadea Thoma, for a long time to introduce Aikido to children in the city of St. Gallen.

RIP Renato Filippin - Message from ACSA

Written on May 23, 2020

Sad and upset, we have to say goodbye to Renato Filippin Shihan, 7th Dan Aikikai. He passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1st. With Renato we are losing an Aikidoka from the very beginning in Switzerland.

Aikido Art Donation

Written on May 23, 2020

We are so happy to receive the graphic contribution of Mr. Francesco Dessi as a donation of his company for the IAF, in order to promote Aikido for the new generation, especially now, in the time of the pandemic!

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