Aikido Two Rivers Aikikai

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Two Rivers Aikikai is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing women, men and children with the opportunity for personal growth through the practice of Aikido and Iaido in Portland, Oregon. Aikido is a traditional, Japanese martial art with the ultimate goal of convincing humanity that violence is not an effective means of improving society. Practicing Aikido can help you develop a centered, balanced and sensitive human character. As you browse through our site, please take the time to think of questions you might want to ask us about Aikido and what it may offer you. Feel free to visit us in real life to observe classes and get a personal sense of Aikido, the friendly atmosphere in our dojo, and the vibrant spirit of the students and instructors. Two Rivers Aikikai is affiliated with the Aikido World Headquarters at Hombu Dojo in Japan through the United States Aikido Federation under the direction of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, 8th dan. Two Rivers Aikikai is also a member dojo of Kaze No Kai Iaido Association under the direction of Claude Berthiaume Shihan, 7th dan in Aikido and 6th dan in Iaido.
Thinking of starting Aikido or Iaido in Portland?
Take a look at the class description for our beginner class in Aikido located on our class schedule page. You will also find our Rules of Practice and the Objectives of our Beginner Program in the class descriptions. Find out what you should expect from us and what we'll expect from you. Once you join, you'll get a copy of our Member Booklet that includes information you will need including dojo etiquette, a glossary, Aikido resources and our list of testing requirements. Please visit us during class times to watch class and ask questions.

The Chief Instructor of Two Rivers Aikikai is Spiros Koyanis, 5th dan Shidoin, who trained under the late Mitsunari Kanai, 8th dan Shihan from 1983 until Kanai Sensei's passing in March, 2004. Instructors Lynn Marshall, 4th dan, Fukushidoin and Shakoda Neil, 4th dan, Fukushidoin also trained extensively under the late Mitsunari Kanai, Shihan. Thus the dojo's Aikido style is primarily influenced by Kanai Sensei's teaching of Aikido and his theory of the unified body. Kanai Sensei's style pays close attention to "ma-ai" both before and after an Aikido technique allowing for the effectiveness of non-violence as self defense. You can find more information on our instructors on the About our Dojo page.

In Iaido, our instructors teach Muso Shinden Ryu style under the guidance of Claude Berthiaume Sensei. Our dojo is a member of Kaze No Kai Iaido Association whose purpose is to develop and guide the instruction of Iaido as established by Mitsunari Kanai Sensei and carried on by Technical Director, Claude Berthiaume Shihan. More information on our Iaido program is available on our About Iaido page.

Weapons and Iaido Seminar with Claude Berthiaume Shihan - December 3 - 5, 2010
Please join us for our Weapons and Iaido Seminar with Claude Berthiaume Shihan. Berthiaume Sensei is the Chief Instructor at Aikido de la Montagne in Montreal, Canada, and the Technical Director of Kaze No Kai Iaido Federation. Weapons classes at the seminar will include bokken and jo and challenge all of us. Please join us!

Fundraiser Hockey Night at the Rose Garden - tickets $22. Purchase your tickets now!
Call the Portland Winterhawks Box Office 503-238-6366 x26 Ask for Andy. Let him know you are part of the Two Rivers Aikikai Fundraiser Group. We will be sitting in Section 215 at the Rose Garden to watch the Portland Winterhawks vs. the Tricity Americans. Bring friends and family. Come join the fun while donating to a good cause!

When asked for advice by his students on a wide variety of topics, Kanai Sensei often told us, "Just keep training." And so, we do.

Check out USAF Aikido News.com
The on-line newsletter of the USAF has articles and pictures from a variety of USAF seminars. Laura Jacobs Pavlick, Chief Instructor of Litchfield Hills Aikikai and Secretary of the USAF does a fantastic job as Editor. She also prints out and mails all of our USAF kyu certificates. Thanks Laura.

Links to Aikido Resources are located on our About Aikido & Links page.
In addition to photos and videos in our photo gallery, visit our Dojo Events page for photos and videos from our seminars.

Two Rivers Aikikai is a 501(c)(3) federal non-profit organization that admits students of any race, color, age, gender, and sexual preference to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities that are available to all members.