Events

Upcoming Seminars for 2026

Aikido Dojo Alpen, Germany, Jan 30-Feb 1

Aikido Berkeley,  California, Feb 10

Aikido Tamalpais,  California, Feb 12

Aikido San Diego, California, Feb 13-15 "Surfing the Waves of Change" (Extra day Feb 16)

Hara Kai, Turin, Italy, Feb 27-Mar 1

Holistik Arts, Fribourg, Switzerland, Mar 21-22

Emerging Body, Aikido Montreux, April 10-13 (Extra day April 14)

Technical training with dan exams, Aikido Montreux, May 2

Riviera Seminar, Aikido Montreux, May 22-24 (Extra day May 25)

Anshin Aikido, Arnhem, Netherlands, June 12-14

Combat Improv, Aikido Montreux, July 25-26

EAC Summer Intensive, Aikido Montreux, July 27-Aug 1

Emerging Body           April 10-12, 2026

Join us for our annual deep dive into the principles of dance, aikido and contemplative inquiry with world famous mover, Kirstie Simson and aikido teacher, Patrick Cassidy. The theme for this weekend will be "The Source of Creation".  We will unpack the principles of conscious movement as a catalyst for emerging into a new understanding of being human.  On Monday, April 13th, we will offer an extra day of exploration.  The theme for this day will be "Stillness into Movement".  All humans with a body are welcome!  Fees for the weekend are 180 CHF before Feb 15, 220 CHF after.  Fee for the weekend plus Monday are 210 CHF before Feb 15 and 250 CHF after.  Staying at the dojo in Montreux is possible for 15 people, contact us for more information.  

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Riviera Seminar, May 22-24, 2026

Join us for our annual Riviera Seminar with Patrick Cassidy and a group of talented teachers:  Durward Burrell, Marco Rubatto, Ray Butcher and Peter Fankhauser.  Our theme for this year is "Realising Potential".  The seminar will be held at Aikido Montreux on Friday and the College Etraz in Montreux Switzerland for Saturday and Sunday.  Fees for the event will be 130 CHF before March 1st and 170 CHF after.  There is possibility to stay at the dojo during the weekend for 15 people (20 CHF/night).  Contact us for more information.  On Monday, May 25th there will be an extra day of exploration, inquiry and training at Aikido Montreux.  The theme for this day will be "Facing the Unknown".  For the whole event, weekend and extra day on Monday, the fees will be 170 CHF before March 1st and 210 CHF after.  Schedule and more information to follow!