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Welcome to our website.

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?

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.

Upcoming Events at our Dojo

Annual Spring Aikido and Iaido Seminars with Claude Berthiaume Shihan - April 30, 2010

Our 2009 Spring Seminar with Berthiaume Sensei was fantastic. Aikidoka came from all along the west coast from L.A. and Vancouver, B.C. to practice at the seminar. We had lots of fun seeing old friends both on and off the mat. Berthiaume Sensei taught Seite Iai from the Iaido Federation and the Kendo Federation in Friday and Saturday Iaido classes and conducted dan tests in Iaido on Sunday. Aikido classes ranged from basics to weapons and challenged all of us. We are looking forward to our 2010 Spring Aikido and Iaido Seminar featuring Claude Berthiaume, 7th dan Shihan the weekend of April 30th through May 2nd, 2010.Come join the fun!

USAF Announcements:

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.

Save the Date:

Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba, Yamada Sensei & other invited guests

at Aikido de la Montagne September 10th, 11th and 12th, 2010.

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.

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	Welcome to our website. 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? 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.
	Our Aikido and Iaido lineage 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.
	Upcoming Events at our Dojo Annual Spring Aikido and Iaido Seminars with Claude Berthiaume Shihan - April 30, 2010 Our 2009 Spring Seminar with Berthiaume Sensei was fantastic. Aikidoka came from all along the west coast from L.A. and Vancouver, B.C. to practice at the seminar. We had lots of fun seeing old friends both on and off the mat. Berthiaume Sensei taught Seite Iai from the Iaido Federation and the Kendo Federation in Friday and Saturday Iaido classes and conducted dan tests in Iaido on Sunday. Aikido classes ranged from basics to weapons and challenged all of us. We are looking forward to our 2010 Spring Aikido and Iaido Seminar featuring Claude Berthiaume, 7th dan Shihan the weekend of April 30th through May 2nd, 2010.Come join the fun!
	USAF Announcements: 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. Save the Date: Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba, Yamada Sensei & other invited guests at Aikido de la Montagne September 10th, 11th and 12th, 2010. 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. Go to the top of the page.
	General website information: 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.
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Aikido & Iaido Glossary

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Practicing Non-Violence is a Way of Life.