We frequently host guest instructors to teach day- and weekend-long Aikido seminars. The goal of seminars is to expand the scope and breadth of a student’s practice by inviting senior instructors from around the world.
Aikido is not an isolated practice, and by attending seminars a student can gain fresh perspective and inspiration to deepen their understanding. We have invited direct students (uchi deshi) of the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba including Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei and Kazuo Chiba Sensei.
Every summer we hold an intensive weapons retreat at Cloud Mountain Aikido in Roxbury, Vermont. We also schedule sesshin (intensive zazen retreats), Diversity training, and Conflict Resolution workshops.
Upcoming Events for 2026
November 5th: Free Adult Introductory Class at 6pm: prospective students encouraged to watch class on Tuesday/Thursday at 6pm or Saturday at 10:45am before enrolling. Register on our home page to receive special rates and information about upcoming events.
November 14th-15th: Darrell Bluhm Sensei, 7th Dan Birankai Shihan
Join us for a seminar with a direct student of K. Chiba Shihan – – please post this event in your dojo: PRINTABLE PDF IMAGE.
December 12th: Rhode Island Aikikai Regional Seminar with H. Albright Sensei and K. Stier of Green River Aikido
Upcoming Events for 2027: 30th Anniversary of Aikido of Champlain Valley
April 10th-11th: Robert Savoca Shihan and Kate Savoca Sensei Seminar
April 17-18th H. Albright Sensei to East Lake Aikido
June ? Annual Cloud Mountain Weapons Retreat TBA
July 14-18th Birankai North America Summer Camp at Mt. Holyoke College
October 22nd to October 24th 30th Anniversary of Aikido of Champlain Valley: Celebrate with us! Special Party on Saturday night. Guest Instructors George Lyons Shihan and Patty Lyons Shidoin; additional teachers TBA
We offer inclusive classes and a safe space for all. Preregistration encouraged: you can register on our homepage: https:/ www.burlingtonaikido.org/ by telephone: 802-951-8900, or email: bpincus@burlingtonaikido.org . Train with Vermont’s only aikido shihan (master level) certified teacher.