News and Events

April 29, 2023

The following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Brooke Litster - 5th Kyu
Dallin Phelps - 5th Kyu


May 4, 2022

The following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Colleen Chapman - 5th Kyu


May 5, 2021

The following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Kasen Lentz - 5th Kyu

Aaron Hughes - 5th Kyu


November 4-6, 2016

Aikido Mountain West is pleased to present Michele Simone Sensei, November 4th 5th and 6th 2016. Simone Sensei is from Aikido Central Coast. The training is open to everyone, including students of any martial art or rank, and from any organization, institution or dojo. Aikido instruction will be provided by Michele Simone Sensei. While focusing on the principles of Aikido, she will also draw from and integrate her experiences with Krav Maga and Model Mugging self-defense concepts. 

Click here to view the seminar flyer.


October 29, 2016

Congratulations! 

The following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Jennifer Zollinger - 3rd Kyu

Quinlan Zollinger - 3rd Kyu

Connor Zollinger - 2nd Kyu

Morgan McClain - 2nd Kyu


October 7-9, 2016

Ganshinkan Dojo is pleased to present the Aikido Friendship Seminar from  October 7 to 9, 2016. The training is open to students of any martial art or rank, and from any organization or dojo. Aikido instruction will be provided by  Cyndy Hayashi Sensei from Aikido West in Redwood City, CA. 

Click here to view the seminar flyer.


September 24, 2016

Congratulations! 

The following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Joshua Miller - 4th Kyu


July 21-24, 2016

Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido Seminar in Berkley, CA

Translations of the early Martial Arts literature abound with descriptions of Samurai mastery from poetry to weaponry. The earliest of these disciplines is Traditional Sword training. The Art of the Sword continues to be practiced today around the world by individuals from every level of society.

One of the oldest True Traditional styles of Japanese Swordsmanship is the more than 450 years old Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu. This July, a rare opportunity to study with two select, high-ranking Japanese Swordmasters visiting from Japan is being offered. All who are interested in Traditional Japanese Sword training are welcome to come out and train with

Open to all ages and genders, from beginner to advanced. Half-day sessions; pay for only those sessions you wish to attend.

Iaido training provides a unique inroad into the heart of Japanese culture. Accurately preserved for nearly five centuries, Iaido offers among other benefits physical and spiritual development to all ages and genders. It is not without challenges but its rewards to mind and body in the presence of a knowledgeable and supportive teacher are manifold and provide benefits well beyond the original scope of practice for those who persevere.

For Information and Registration contact us at:

www.iaido.org - eishin_ryu@yahoo.com - (510)5083425

Click here to view the seminar flyer.


March 5, 2016

Congratulations! 

On March 5, 2016, the following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you all for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Casara Reeves - 4th Kyu


May 17, 2015

Congratulations to Max Roach for Promotion to Yondan! The Mountain Wind Aikikai is very pleased to congratulate Max Roach Sensei for a tremendous Yondan demonstration on May 17, 2015. His hard work and commitment to the art of Aikido is inspiring and appreciated by each of his students and colleagues who have had the pleasure of training with him. 


March 14 and April 11, 2015

Congratulations! On March 14 and April 11, 2015, the following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you all for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Connor Zollinger - 3rd Kyu

Morgan McClain - 3rd Kyu

Jennifer Zollinger - 4th Kyu

Quinlan Zollinger - 4th Kyu

Ashley Bailey - 5th Kyu

Casara Reeves - 5th Kyu


May 2015

Aikido Friendship Seminar with Cyndy Hayashi Sensei (6th Dan).


November 2014 

Aikido Friendship Seminar with Cyndy Hayashi Sensei (6th Dan), Martin Katz Sensei (5th Dan), and Veera Kasicharernvat Sensei (5th Dan)


September 27, 2014

Congratulations! On September 27, 2014, each of the following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you all for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Morgan McClain - 4th Kyu


October 2014

Snake River Aikido 25th Anniversary Seminar with Cyndy Hayashi Sensei (6th Dan) and Frank Roberto Sensei (4th Dan)


April 2014

CAA Aikido Friendship Seminar with Max Roach Sensei, 3rd Dan


February 2014

Aikido at the Center Seminar with Max Roach Sensei, 3rd Dan


December 2013

Aikido Decatur Seminar with Max Roach Sensei, 3rd Dan


November 9, 2013

Congratulations!  Each of the following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you all for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Racheal Beal - 5th Kyu

Morgan McClain - 5th Kyu


October 5, 2013

Congratulations to Belka Sensei for Promotion to Yondan!  The Mountain Wind Aikikai is very pleased to congratulate Wayne Belka Sensei for a tremendous Yondan demonstration on October 5, 2013. His hard work and commitment to the art of Aikido is inspiring and appreciated by each of his students and colleagues who have had the pleasure of training with him. 


September 28, 2013

Congratulations!  On September 28, 2013, each of the following aikidoka successfully completed and demonstrated all requirements for rank promotion in Aikido. Thank you all for your hard work and for your continued dedication to the art of Aikido. 

Ganbatte Kudasai!

Connor Zollinger - 4th Kyu

Jennifer Zollinger - 5th Kyu

Mary Spurgeon - 5th Kyu


October 2013

Aikido Friendship Seminar with Cyndy Hayashi Sensei, 6th Dan.


July 2013

Utah Valley Aikido Seminar with Max Roach Sensei, 3rd Dan.


June 2013

Darlington Aikido Camp with Max Roach Sensei, 3rd Dan.


December 2012

SLC Aikido Seminar with Max Roach Sensei, 3rd Dan.


December 2012

SLC Iaido Seminar with Max Roach Sensei, 3rd Dan.


December 2012

Ephraim Aikido Seminar with Max Roach Sensei, 3rd Dan.


May 2012

Aikido Seminar with Cyndy Hayashi Sensei, 6th Dan.


August 2012

Iaido Seminar with Esaka Seigen Sensei, Hanshi 10th Dan.