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.
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Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan (8th Dan) May 16 – 18, 2025
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.
Nanadans in Nashville – Robin Cooper Sensei (7th Dan) and Chuck Weber Sensei (7th Dan)
Nashville Aikikai has the privilege of welcoming Robin Cooper Sensei, 7th Dan and Dojo Cho of Aikido of Madison and Chuck Weber Sensei, 7th Dan and Dojo Cho of the Baltimore Aikido Club for a special Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU) weekend seminar. Space will be limited for this special event that is part of ASU’s ongoing series of Nanadan seminars focused on the transmission of the martial art of aikido as passed down to them from Saotome Shihan. Please make sure you register and pay via PayPal using this registration form . For all other inquiries, please email us at Nashaikikai278@gmail.com.
Tres Hofmeister Sensei (7th Dan), Boulder Aikikai
All levels of Aikidoka are welcome to join us in Nashville, Tennessee for our Annual Fall Seminar with Tres Hofmeister Sensei, 7th Dan and instructor at Boulder Aikikai. We are honored to host him, September 12-14th, 2025. The cost for the entire weekend seminar is $150 or you can participate for only $55 per class. Classes will begin Friday September 12th at 6:30 PM, Saturday September 13th at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM and Sunday September 14th at 10:30 AM – All times being CDT.
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.