Multnomah Aikikai is a member dojo of Birankai North America, affiliated with Hombu dojo in Tokyo Japan. Our Birankai International organization was founded by T.K. Chiba Shihan, an original student of Morihei Ueshiba, O Sensei. At our dojo, we strive to carry forward the values, vision and mission of Birankai North America.
We actively coordinate activities with fellow dojos within our Northwest Region. Multnomah Aikikai's training program is led by Birankai Certified Instructors. Our school's instructors represent over 125 years combined aikido experience. A strong core of senior members assist with classes, new member orientation and dojo development.
We actively coordinate activities with fellow dojos within our Northwest Region. Multnomah Aikikai's training program is led by Birankai Certified Instructors. Our school's instructors represent over 125 years combined aikido experience. A strong core of senior members assist with classes, new member orientation and dojo development.
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Aikido is a way of coordinating both body and mind through the training and discipline of learning technique, thereby energizing the body and increasing awareness. Transformation of self is an outcome of this unique educational system.
Through regular aikido practice we improve balance, learn to manage oneself under pressure, identify options in tight situations, find greater comfort in uncomfortable moments, recognize the impact we have on others, mature as a person, and cultivate "a life well lived."Note: In addition to in-person classes, Regular Members are also granted access to online learning resources through our Dojo Online.
Through regular aikido practice we improve balance, learn to manage oneself under pressure, identify options in tight situations, find greater comfort in uncomfortable moments, recognize the impact we have on others, mature as a person, and cultivate "a life well lived."Note: In addition to in-person classes, Regular Members are also granted access to online learning resources through our Dojo Online.
Allow children to learn basic martial arts principles of movement and the self-defense techniques of Aikido. Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). He was a powerful man who mastered many martial arts, yet had a firm devotion to peace. He said, [Aikido] is not a technique to fight with, or to defeat the enemy.
Iaido develops focused yet relaxed concentration, as we move from stillness to action and back to stillness, in the presence of a live blade. We are accepting applications for a limited number of new students to join the Iaido program. We have two Iaido class sections, one held on Mondays and one held on and Fridays.
Get a taste of what it's like to practice aikido or iaido. Explore fun activities to challenge and improve your balance on our mini-circuit training course - The Balance Challenge. Participants will have a chance to step onto the mat and experience guided movement activities that awaken a sensory experience and foster learning by doing.
Multnomah Aikikai's 30/40/50 anniversary year, 2022, marks the dojo's 30th birthday, Suzane Van Amburgh Sensei's 40 years in aikido, and Aki Fleshler Sensei's 50 years in aikido! We are celebrating all year long. The theme and title of the series was "Pulse and Flow." Here participants reflect on their experience of Fleshler Sensei's teaching in this focused class series.
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Sanders Anderson
Jun 16, 2013
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This place is like a family atmosphere with people and instructors who care for you beyond just what you learn in class. They feed into your growth as a more fully realized human being. I might add this is all done in the spirit of love and encouragement. Necessary ingredients for true growth. Very, very happy here.
Daniel Chapman
Jan 10, 2013
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Eleven years ago I walked into Multnomah Aikikai after having trained for a bit in Hawaii. I still fondly remember how warmly I was received. Since then, M. Aikikai has become like a second home for me. The training is sincere, and everyone is able to work at the level appropriate to their own development. There are numerous senior instructors and students, so training is only limited be what an individual is willing to bring to the dojo. Aikido is a challenging art to learn, and progress can come slowly, but personally I feel as though I learn something new every class. I am so pleased to be a
Greg Corbin
Dec 07, 2012
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I've been training at Multnomah Aikikai for about 4 years now. Before Aikido I trained in Tae Kwon Do then Karate. I've been fortunate to train with some great teachers, and none better than at Multnomah Aikikai. The level of instruction is world-class and the students are wonderful. The dojo is as much a community as a place to learn a martial art and I deeply appreciate having both. If you are interested in the martial art of Aikido, and are looking for a supportive, engaged, and high caliber place to learn, this is it!
