The techniques of Aikido are intended for us to realize our potential as powerful, compassionate, self-aware human beings.
— Mary Heiny Sensei
To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.
— Morehei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido
Kimberly Richardson Seminar March 14th-16th, 2014
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Blue Heron Aikido Welcomes Kimberly Richardson Sensei, 6th Dan, and Dan McAbee Sensei, 5th Dan, to Vermont for a weekend Aikido seminar. Class Schedule: Friday, March 14th: 6:30-8:00pm — Class with Richardson Sensei at Vermont Aikido in Burlington. Saturday, March 15th: 10:30am-12:30pm– Class with Richardson Sensei at Blue Heron Aikido…
Tom Read Sensei: Founder of Aikibojitsu — The Art of the Staff; Seminar Nov. 9-10th, 2013
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John Thomas Read is widely recognized for his ability to teach the full variety of Aikido technique. Read Sensei has spent the past thirty years teaching both practical technique, and a complete philosophical basis for power through non-resistance. Read Sensei began Aikido in 1969 after a concentrated period of study…