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

Annual Cloud Mountain Weapons Seminar Retreat July 17th-July 19th with guest instructor Archie Champion Sensei, 7th dan, Shihan. Pre Registration required. Tentative Schedule: class at ACV  6p-7:15pm on Friday night, Saturday at Cloud Mountain, 11:00 am-4:30pm, Potluck Party/Harvest Celebration at 5pm, camping outside or in dojo Saturday night, 9am-11:30 am class on Sunday- all styles welcome – scholarships are available.

Champion Sensei Seminar Fees: Friday night only: $30, Saturday only $120, Sunday only: $35. All three days $140 (includes lunch on Saturday, Dinner/Party  Saturday night, and Breakfast Sunday morning). Other combinations possible, see our registration form.

Tentative Schedule: Friday in Burlington, Vermont:  Champion 6-7:15pm (Bokken/Jo) || Saturday at Cloud Mountain in Roxbury, Vermont (about one hour’s drive south of Burlington – transportation available): 11:00-12:15 Champion (Bokken/Jo) || Lunch  || 1pm – 2pm Champion (Bokken/Jo) || 2:15-3:15 Champion (Bokken/Jo) || 3:30-4:30pm Pincus (Taijutsu, empty hands) || Harvest Party Saturday Night || Sunday at Cloud Mountain: 9 am Pincus (Bokken/Jo) || 10:15 am Champion (Bokken/Jo)

Youth Tests: Saturday, July 25th at 9:30 am 

Adult Kyu Tests: Saturday, August 1st at 10:45 am 

Benjamin Pincus Sensei Seminar at Bucks County Aikido, Doyelstown PA, August 8-9th