Providence Aikikai is a traditional Aikido dojo, founded in 2011. Its Chief Instructor, David Halprin 7th dan, is a student of Mitsunari Kanai Sensei, 8th dan, and studied with him for twenty-seven years.
Kanai Sensei, Chief Instructor of New England Aikikai in Cambridge, was one of the last group of uchideshi (live-in students) of O-Sensei (Aikido's founder), and studied under the Founder for ten years before being sent to teach Aikido in the US.Providence Aikikai instructors and students were under the direct technical supervision of Kanai Sensei and now are among those who are continuing to practice Aikido according to his teachings.
Kanai Sensei, Chief Instructor of New England Aikikai in Cambridge, was one of the last group of uchideshi (live-in students) of O-Sensei (Aikido's founder), and studied under the Founder for ten years before being sent to teach Aikido in the US.Providence Aikikai instructors and students were under the direct technical supervision of Kanai Sensei and now are among those who are continuing to practice Aikido according to his teachings.
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We encourage everyone to attend class and tests, as well as the after party - regardless of whether you are testing or not. Please come support your fellow students! Kanai Sensei Memorial Seminar - a weekend Aikido retreat where you can develop a new appreciation of Aikido training and share the all the good times with friends.
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