Aikido Yoshokai Association of America


Kushida-sensei Memorial Events


Sensei Takashi Kushida - May 2, 1935 - May 10, 2012


Video Clips of Kushida-sensei and AYANA Students

Aikido Aikido - Calligraphy by Kushida-sensei
Interested in learning more about Aikido? Check out the Starting Adult Aikido or Starting Youth Aikido page. To view a complete class schedule, go to the Genyokan Schedule page.
To find an AYANA dojo in your area, search the listing of AYANA Dojo Locations.

2013 Kyu Rank Exams
Spectators are welcome. Kyu exams are held Tuesday evenings and begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Dates listed below are for exams held at the Genyokan Dojo.
  • >February 12th
  • >April 16th
  • >June 18th
  • >August 6th
  • >October 8th
  • >December 10th

2013 Dan Rank Exams
Spectators are welcome. Dan (black belt) exams are held Sunday mornings and begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Dates listed are for exams held at the Genyokan Dojo.
  • >June 9th
  • >November 3rd