Dojo News

Brevard hosted spring seminar

On Saturday, March 20, Brevard Aikikai hosted a seminar featuring Peter Bernath Shihan and Penny Bernath Shidoin from Florida Aikikai during the morning session. The afternoon was taught by several area instructors: John Johnson Sensei of Orlando Aikikai, Ed Di Marco Sensei of Lake County Aikikai, Youssef Sadkane Sensei of Sadkane Aikido, Dee Sensei of Aikido Center of Jacksonville, along with our very own, Grady Lane Sensei. Check out some of the pictures from the seminar.

Christmas Friendship Seminar at Brevard Aikikai

Brevard Aikikai hosted a Christmas friendship seminar on Saturday, December 5th. Guest instructors were Richard Wagener of Palm Beach Aikikai, Eliot Rifkin of Miami Aikikai, Dee Seabolt Akel of Aikido Center of Jacksonville, along with our very own, Grady Lane Sensei.

Seminar with Robert Zimmermann Shihan

Brevard Aikikai hosted a seminar featuring Robert Zimmerman Shihan of Toronto Aikikai June 26-28. Aikidoka from many schools around Florida attended. Good training and good times were had by all. Lane Sensei would like to thank his students for their help and support during the seminar. Check out some of the training from the seminar.

Brevard Aikikai spring seminar a success!

Saturday, April 25th, Brevard Aikikai hosted a Spring Seminar featuring several Central Florida instructors: Ed DiMarco of Lake County Aikikai, John Johnson of Orlando Aikikai, Youssef Sadkane of Sadkane Aikido and Brevard Aikikai's Grady Lane Sensei. Good times and great training was had by all. Lane sensei would like to thank all guest instructors and students for their support. A big thanks also goes out to the students of Brevard Aikikai for their help with the seminar.

Brevard Aikikai's Christmas Seminar a lot of fun!

Lane Sensei and students of Brevard Aikikai enjoyed a full day of Aikido training with students and instructors from several Florida Aikido schools. Classes were taught by Alan Drysdale of Enmei Dojo, Ed Di Marco of Lake County Aikikai, Dee Seabolt-Akel of Aikido Center of Jacksonville, and Paul Cobo of Aikido of Tampa Bay.  Everyone relaxed afterwards with food and good cheers. Lane Sensei would like to thank everyone for attending. Check out some of the highlights from the day.

Brevard Aikikai's Grand Opening Friendship Seminar a Success!

Lane Sensei would like to thank everyone who attended. Special thanks to our guest instructors: Alan Drysdale Sensei of Enmei Dojo and Randy Beck Sensei of Sand Drift Aikido. A good time was had by all, with some hard training followed by a social gathering with beer, pizza, and great aikido videos.

Brevard Aikikai T-Shirts now in

Brevard Aikikai T-shirts are in and on sale for $20. If interested, contact Sensei.

Promotional Testing

Next Test Date: TBA

January 2008

January 5, Brevard Aikikai celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a seminar with guest instructor Peter Bernath Sensei (7th dan, Shihan). Brevard Aikikai would like to thank all Aikidoka who participated. (Photos from the seminar).

November 2007 Promotions

Congratulations to Joey Turner on passing his Nidan test at Winter Camp in Ft. Lauderdale.

October 2007 Promotions

Congratulations to:
   Jason Gilbert          4^th Kyu
   Gordon Coffey        5^th Kyu
   Mike Adams            5^th Kyu
   Ryan Mulcahy         5^th Kyu
   Matt Romano          5^th Kyu
   Anthony Romano     5^th Kyu