About Aikido Celebration 2011:


Aikido Celebration 2011 is an organization dedicated to the public commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first and only visit made to Hawaii by the founder of Aikido, Osensei Morihei Ueshiba. It is also an opportunity to recognize the efforts of people in Japan and here in Hawai’i who made that visit possible in 1961 and to perpetuate the practice of Aikido for future generations.

Aikido Celebration 2011 is the collaborative effort of more than 20 Aikido dojo throughout the state of Hawaii.

All Aikido students, regardless of rank or affiliation are welcome to join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founder's visit to Hawaii. Please watch this website for news and updates or subscribe to our announcement mailing list.

You may also contact us through the online form on the "Contact Us" page of this site for more specific information:

President Glenn Yoshida
Vice President Gary Hirata
Treasurer Ron Tagami
Fundraising Tom Markos
Events Craig Sumida
Publicity Ric Noyle
Web Communications, Registration Chris Li