PAF News and Announcements

Shiohira Shihan's Upcoming Seminars

  • Shinzen Dojo - Clovis Aikido : April 19, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
  • Santa Rosa Aikido Center : May 17, 2008, from 11:00am to 1:00 pm
  • Cuesta Aikido: Morro Bay : Oct 18, 2008, from 2:30pm to 4:30 pm

    PAF Gasshuku

    The next scheduled PAF camp is Winter Camp 2008.

    Winter Gasshuku

    This year the PAF's annual Winter Gasshuku will take place at CYO Retreat Center, Occidental, California, from Friday afternoon, February 15, through Sunday, February 17, 2008. ( See also Shiohira Shihan's Seminars for opportunities to train with Shiohira Sensei and PAF Aikidoka at various California locations throughout the year ).

    ===> PAF Gasshuku are open to all Aikidoka regardless of affiliation.<===

    Summer Gasshuku

    PAF will not be holding a Summer Camp this year. All Aikidoka are encouraged to attend Doshu's Seminar [ Tentatively in June].

    Glossary of Practical Japanese Aikido Terms

    Check out the glossary of commonly used Japanese terms. The glossary defines waza by both attacks and throws to make the waza names easier to remember. The list includes definitions of all waza used in the PAF's examinations, key exercises and terms that commonly occur in class, such as zanshin, shikko, misogi and onegai shimasu.

    Interesting Links

    Check out the Aikikai Honbu link in Japan on our PAF Member Dojos & Affiliations page. It includes a list of Honbu instructors, daily training schedules, and information about O-Sensei, Aikido and the Aikikai Foundation.

    The Links page also maintains links to Aikiweb and the Aikido Dojo list, as well as other interesting dojo and Aikido information sites.

    PAF