SAVE THE DATE!
Tenzan Aikido celebrates our 45th Anniversary in 2026! October 1st-4th, Thursday through Sunday, Bruce Bookman Shihan will be joined by other United States Aikido Federation and Birankai instructors. More info to come.
Adult tests:
Tests start at 12:30. Test fee: $55. Be sure to sign up at the desk prior to test day.
Oct 25th, 2025 (date change)
Dec 20th, 2025
March 14, 2026
June 13, 2026
Sept 19, 2026
Dec 19, 2026
Oct 4th and 5th, 2025. Seminar with Ea Murphy, 5th Dan Shidoin
Tenzan Aikido Seattle is excited to present a seminar with Ea Murphy, Shidoin, 5th Degree Black Belt as accredited by Birankai North America and Aikikai Hombu Dojo. Murphy Sensei is Chief Instructor of Tacoma Aikikai. Her practice is strongly influenced by Kazuo Chiba Shihan. She has studied extensively in the US and Japan with Yoko Okamoto Shihan, Chris Mulligan Shihan and Darrell Bluhm Shihan. Murphy Sensei brings strong technical skills and a kind energy to her classes. This seminar is highly recommended by Bookman Shihan. All ranks, all affiliations welcome.
$175 for the weekend. $100 for one day.
SCHEDULE: Sat, 1:00-3:00, 3:30-5:30, Dinner at a nearby restaurant. Sun, 10:00am - 12:00pm, 1:30-3:30pm
Oct 11, 2025. Bruce Bookman Shihan in San Francisco
Join James Friedman, 7th Degree Black belt, in welcoming his long time friend to the 11th Street Dojo in San Francisco. One-day only.
Jan. 23-25, 2026 Advanced Intensive with Bruce Bookman Shihan, 7th Dan
Join us for a weekend of focused, in-depth training led by Bruce Bookman, 7th Dan Shihan. This Advanced Intensive is designed to accelerate your progress and deepen your understanding of Aikido.
What to Expect:
~ Personalized, one-on-one instruction with Bookman Sensei
~ Training in bokken and jo, freestyle, and advanced applications of fundamental techniques
~ Practical themes that bridge the gap between basics and advanced movement
~ An opportunity to reset and revitalize your Aikido practice for the year ahead
~ Students often experience months’ worth of progress over the course of this immersive weekend. All affiliations are welcome.
Eligibility: 4th Kyu and above, or with instructor permission
Enrollment: Limited to 26 students. $205 for the full weekend.
Friday: 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday: 8:00-9:30am weapons practice (in the park)
12:30-1:45, 2:15-3:30pm
Dinner at nearby restaurant starts at 4:30pm. Everyone welcome including kids.
Sunday: 8:00-9:00am Aikido Extensions (optional). 9:00-11:00am, 12:15-2:15pm
February 20-22, 2026 Bruce Bookman Shihan at Tampa Aikido
More info to come
21st & 22nd March 2026 Peter Bernath Shihan seminar
Peter Bernath Sensei, 8th degree black belt, Shihan, is one of the most highly respected Aikido instructors in the United States Aikido Federation (USAF). He is the chief instructor of Florida Aikikai as well as being chairman of the USAF technical committee. Bookman Sensei is pleased to be exposing the Tenzan Aikido community to his longtime friend and colleague Bernath Sensei for the first time.
SCHEDULE: Sat, 12:00-2:00, 2:30-4:30pm, Yudansha tests at 5:00pm. Sun, 9:30-11:30am, 1:00-3:00pm.
Parent/Child Aikido
What could be more fun and gratifying than an afternoon of Aikido practice with your loved ones!? Kids, bring your folks, parents, bring your kiddos! Melissa will teach a lighthearted class including easy warm-ups and games. Everyone is welcome, with or without family. $25 per group.
Next date TBD
Women’s Self-defense and Empowerment
This one-day course trains women in the necessary skills to deal with aggressive individuals, especially when in unfamiliar or uncomfortable locations. This includes traveling abroad or late at night in a parking garage/the street or on the college campus. Women will be given a dialog to use in the typical pre-attack phases of potential physical violence. Often this dialog and postural training will be enough to cause would-be attackers to go the other way. Women will be given extensive drills in simple but effective self-defense, including practicing their skills against a padded, male instructor in mock encounters while being coached by a women instructor. This course assumes that you have no previous training and it will be adjusted to the participant’s fitness level. Women get experience in finding their voice and grounding themselves in their core strength. This course offers life skills that will help women stand their ground in difficult situation at work, in relationships and wherever it’s necessary. Women’s self-defense and Empowerment is a life changing experience even if you never have to use the physical self-defense skills. Taught by Bruce Bookman and Melissa Pittman Fischer. Limited to 16 participants ages 16 and up.
TBD
Adult Intro to Aikido Course
Step by step instruction for new beginners. Build confidence, focus and physicality with the Japanese Martial Art of Harmony. A great way to learn Aikido basics in a safe, friendly space. No membership, no uniform required. Class meets twice weekly for 6 weeks. Mondays with Melissa Sensei, Wednesdays with Bookman Sensei.
TBD
Please note: choose carefully when purchasing seminars or classes as we cannot offer refunds.