Doshu Memorial
“When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back." ~ O'Sensei January 4th 4:45-Children's Doshu Memorial class for kids January 5th 5:30-Doshu Memorial Practice for all members My apologies…
Holiday Schedule
Dec. 20th 5:30 Tests Gathering Follows Please bring food and drink for sharing Dec.23rd-Jan.1 Dojo Closed
Introduction to Aikido and Religion and the Body Course
https://vimeo.com/721487916/90d039390f Robert Angotti, Chief Instructor, North Wind Aikikai Concordia College has produced this video on a class that Dr. Michelle Lelwica and I have been teaching together of over 20…
JD Sandoval and I, kiriotoshi, a long time ago.
In Memory of Jorge David Sandoval
It has been a year since I lost my brother JD Sandoval. There remains a hole in my soul, and a hole in the aikido world. In our youth, JD…
The Snow Leopard mentioned in class
RA Angotti, Chief Instructor This National Geographic series is also on the Disney Channel. However, you can access it here on YouTube. The show opens by previewing parts of the…
In Consideration of the Legacy of Dr. King
RA Angotti In honor of this national holiday we have closed the dojo. I encourage the Concordia students (who still have classes today) to consider some reflection on the Legacy…
5:30 Practice, 2/14/22 Cancelled
The dojo policy for winter weather is that we will close on days when the Fargo Public school system closes. Although today's storm was lighter than expected, there have been…
Holiday Schedule and a New Year of Practice
The dojo will be closed from December 23rd until January 4th. We will have a Doshu Memorial practice on January 4th and all students should try to attend. There will…
COVID Update
Dear Members, We will resume modified adult practice Nov. 17th. It is advised that all adults present for training on January 8th be tested for COVID before attending the modified…