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
In house Birankai Scholarship fundraising Seminar/ going away party for Felix on May 2nd, 10:45am – 12:30pm (classes) 12:45pm Potluck Party for Felix follows seminar
Adult Aikido Classes Begin: Tuesday, May 5th at 6pm We offer inclusive classes and a safe space for all. Pre-registration encouraged. Focused teens are also welcome. Beginners welcome to attend basic classes 5 days a week!
Adult Aikido Workshop/Intro Class: Saturday, June 6th at 12:30 pm. This free workshop introduces the basic movements and philosophy of Aikido. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and be prepared to move! (This workshop is open to adults and focused teens). We offer inclusive classes and a safe space for all. Pre-registration on our homepage is encouraged. ADULT/TEEN WORKSHOP FLIER
Youth/Family Workshop: Saturday, June 6th at 10 am. Youth ages 7-12 and family members are welcome to discover the non-competitive martial art of aikido. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and be prepared to move! Pre-registration on our home page is encouraged. KIDS/FAMILIES WORKSHOP FLIER
Birankai Summer Camp: June 25th-29th at Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts- scholarships available!
Annual Cloud Mountain Weapons Seminar Retreat July 17th-July 19th with guest instructor Archie Champion Sensei, 7th dan, Shihan. Tentative Schedule: class at ACV 6p-7:15pm on Friday night, Saturday at Cloud Mountain, 11:00 am-4pm, 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).
Tentative Schedule:
Friday in Burlington, Vermont: Champion S. 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 S. 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
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, July 25th at 10:45 am
Benjamin Pincus Sensei Seminar at Bucks County Aikido, Doyelstown PA, August 8-9th