Past Events

Please note that this class will take place the 2nd Saturday of every month and will often focus on more practical applications of Aikido technique. About the instructor: Christopher began training in martial arts in 1980, studying karate, kung fu and boxing. In 1986 he commenced his training in jiu-jitsu under the instruction of Walsh Sensei (a black belt of Master Bob Malvagno’s) and in 1993 received his black belt in this form. Through his experience as a teacher, Christopher…

Our next children's promotion ceremony (belt testing) will take place on Saturday, December 9th. Please help support our younger members and join us for this important event. Friends and family are welcome.  A party will follow.

The Long Island Aikikai is pleased to invite you to our annual Etsunengeiko and New Year’s Eve party. Literally translated as "passing over to the new year in training," Etsunengeiko is an opportunity for students to reflect on their past year's practice and re-instill the ideals of the founder as they commit themselves to a new year of training. Download Event Flyer  Free Doors open at 10:00pm Practice Starts at 11:30pm Potluck Party Afterwards Sleeping Accommodations Available

Join us for this special seminar with Hal Lehrman, 7th Dan, Shihan and his student Javier Burghi Sensei, 5th Dan. Lehrman Sensei has studied Aikido under Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei and other talented instructors since 1963. In 1976, Lehrman Sensei began teaching in Brooklyn where he now runs Aikido of Park Slope. Javier Burghi Sensei has been practicing Aikido since 1990.  Since then he has trained with many great instructors such as Yamada Sensei, Sugano Sensei, Harvey Koinsberg Sensei and Donovan Waite Sensei. In…

Our next promotion ceremony (belt testing) will take place on Friday, April 20th following our normally scheduled class. Whether you may be testing or not, please join us for this important dojo event. Potluck party to follow.