Seminars

CHRIS ROYAL 6TH DAN AT THE 2023 OBERLIN AIKIKAI SEMINAR MARCH 3-5, 2023

Oberlin Aikikai welcomes Oberlin alumnus Chris Royal at the Aikido Seminar in Hales Gym, Oberlin College, 180 West Lorain Street, Oberlin, Ohio 44074-1016.

Chris Royal Sensei, 6th Dan, began his training in 1990 under Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, who has awarded him the Ueshiba Juku.

Royal Sensei has visited many dojo in the US, Czech Republic, as well as Hombu Dojo in Tokyo; and has taught classes in Berkeley, CA and Prague. An Oberlin alumnus and a professional musician and music educator, Royal Sensei brings a sense of rhythm to his instruction with an emphasis on the application of Aikido principles and fundamentals. He is a senior instructor at the Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington, DC.

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For those needing accommodations, the seminar will be held downtown Oberlin and many hotels and B&Bs are located within driving distance.