Seminars at Nashville Aikikai
Nashville Aikikai often has the great privilege of hosting seminars led by world-class shihan and sensei. Below you will find upcoming seminars being held at Nashville Aikikai. Aikidoka of all affiliations are welcome.
Payment options: Excluding Nanadan seminars and the Fall Safety seminar, you may bring cash or check or reserve your spot via PayPal. Note: Please make sure you put a reference to seminar in the PayPal memo.
Fall Safety, The Kapuna Method, Train the Trainer May 2 – 3, 2026
On May 2nd and 3rd, we are excited to offer a train the trainer fall safety course hosted by Nashville Aikikai. Recommended attire is a T-shirt and comfortable pants (with nothing that will damage a mat), such as gi pants. Nashville Aikikai is located at 1701 Fatherland Street in Nashville, Tennessee.
Please click this link to complete the form and register for the Nashville Aikikai train the trainer Fall Safety course. Space is limited, so completing the form and paying the $200 non-refundable fee is the only way to secure your spot in the class.
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (8th Dan) May 22 – 24, 2026
Nashville Aikikai has the great fortune of welcoming Tom and Mary Sensei’s long time friend and Sensei, Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (8th Dan), for his annual Spring seminar in Nashville. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to train with Ikeda Sensei.
Local Accommodation Options
NOTE: Please book your accommodations as early as possible to ensure availability.
- The Russell – close to the dojo. It’s a little expensive, but it’s worth noting that they give away a generous percentage of each night’s stay to local nonprofits who are helping those experiencing homelessness here in Nashville.
- SpringHill Suites – Nashville Metro Center, 250 Athens Way — Hotels in Metro Center may have better rates than ones downtown. Still just a 10 minute drive to dojo.
- For Airbnb options, look in East Nashville for accommodations most convenient to the Dojo.
- The dojo is also an option! We have mat space and showers in the dojo for those in need of local housing. There is no fee to stay at the dojo. Please let us know in advance if possible.