Welcome to Tenzan Aikido

Technique of the Month Yokomenuchi Kokyunage

Tenzan Aikido is directed by Bruce Bookman, Chief Instructor. Tenzan Aikido is among the major Aikido centers in the United States, was founded by Bookman Sensei in 1980 (formerly Seattle Aikikai) and provides top level, instruction. For adults we offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes as well as training for aikido Instructors. Additionally, Tenzan offers a highly acclaimed children's program. Tenzan Aikido operates under the umbrella of the Seattle Holistic Center, an organization created by Bookman Sensei and his wife Colette Crawford to provide programs that promote personal growth. We invite you to look through this website, view our Dojo Photo Gallery or visit our dojo to watch a class or take a seminar. Thank you for your interest in Tenzan Aikido!

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Choose any class on our schedule (except for the advanced class) and drop in. No appointment necessary.

Special Events

Intermediate Aikido Intensive

May 2-3

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June 19-22, 2008

Suginami Aikikai, San Francisco CA

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Guest Instructors:

Christian Tissier 7th Dan of Paris, France

Bruce Bookman, Founder and Chief Instructor of Tenzan AIkido, James Friedman Sensei, 5th Dan, of Suginami Aikikai in San Francisco, CA, Professor Colvis Silva, 4th Dan, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jack Kornfield, Zen Abbot and Author.

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Children's Aikido Summer Camp

July 7-11 or

August 4-8

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Bruce Bookman, Chief Instructor, demonstrates Kaitennage, "The Rotary Throw".

See the Dojo Photo Gallery

Aikido is a peaceful non-competitive, Japanese martial art that uses graceful movements to neutralize an attack. Aikido training improves your physical ability, stamina, sensitivity and centeredness. The basics are practiced in a supportive environment with careful instruction and mutual cooperation. Aikido is fully engaging. Through training, the philosophy, technique, self-awareness and spirit merge. Aikido is practiced by men and women of all ages and can be adjusted to your current physical condition. With regular practice everyone sees progress. The practice of Aikido tempers the spirit and helps you to be more effective in your daily life. If you want a great workout, in a friendly environment where the focus is on personal growth, come to the dojo (training hall) at the Seattle Holistic Center, 7700 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103.

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Tenzan Aikido | 7700 Aurora Ave N | Seattle, WA 98103 | (206) 525-9035 | reception@seattleholisticcenter.com