Congrats to Scott Ellis on his Nidan promotion!

On August 17, 2014 Scott Ellis (a dojo member and instructor) tested for his 2nd degree black belt in Aikido at the Florida Shihan Seminar held at Shindai Aikikai. He passed with high marks and was an excellent representation of the dojo! Congrats Scott, we are all proud of you and your continued dedication to improving your skills as a martial artist!

Florida Shihan Seminar 2014

All students are encourage to attend this year's Florida Shihan Seminar hosted by Shindai Aikikai. Not only will two of our instructors being teaching at this event, PeeWee Jones Sensei and Daryl Schrader Sensei, but there will also be a special dedication class taught by the one and only - Mitsugi Saotome Shihan in honor and memorial of Dennis Hooker Shihan. This is a local event NOT to be missed!

Let's not forget that one of our fellow dojo members will being testing for his Nidan (2nd degree black belt)! Make sure to show your support and wish him luck!