Shobu Aikido of Boston

William Gleason Sensei

Main Dojo : Boston

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Shobu Aikido of Boston is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Aikido training to the Boston community.

Our chief instructor William Gleason Sensei 6th Dan, has been practicing aikido for nearly 40 years, 10 years in Japan, and has taught Aikido in the Boston area for over 25 years.

Please see our Dojo Information Page for class schedule, membership rates and a virtual tour of our beautiful dojo.

Please see our Events Calendar for a listing of seminars, demonstrations and introductory programs.

Visitors are always welcome at all classes!

Please see our Directions Page for Maps, Dojo Location, Driving Directions, and Bus Routes.

Upcoming Shobu Aikido of Boston Events

Shobu Aikido of Boston Events Calendar | Gleason Sensei's Calendar

New Dojo Location

Shobu Aikido of Boston will be moving to Union Square June 2008, target date June 1st! We will be located at 34 Allen St Somerville MA in our own building adjacent to a public garden with car parking in the parking lot across the street. This location is accessible by a 5-10 minute bus ride from many T stops. See our directions page for more info. Classes will continue in our current location in Newton until the move.

New Member Offer

Join the dojo for three months ($299) and you will receive a free gi and a waived registration fee ($120 value/savings).

For full time high school or college students, you may join the dojo for three months ($225) and receive a free gi and a waived registration fee ($120 value/savings).

6-Month Special- $399!

For a limited time, join the dojo for six months ($399) and you will receive a free gi and a waived registration fee and two months dues free ($320 value/savings). This offer ends June 1st.

New students must watch an Aikido class before joining. Please email us with any questions or to schedule a visit. Visitors are welcome to observe all classes anytime!

Weapons Seminars at Shobu Aikido of Boston with William Gleason Sensei, 6th Dan

Saturday May 31 and August 16, 2008

9 am - 12 pm, 2 - 4 pm

Bokken and Jo weapons training

Cost $25 Shobu members, $40 other.

All students are encouraged to attend. Visitors welcome! Accommodations available.

Quarterly Basics Seminars at Shobu Aikido of Boston with William Gleason Sensei

Saturday, June 21 and September 20, 2008

Basics seminar taught by Gleason Sensei with kyu testing to follow.

9 am - 12 pm, 2 - 4 pm

Kyu Tests at 4 pm.

Cost $25 Shobu members, $40 other.

All students are encouraged to attend. Visitors welcome! Accommodations available.

Shobu Aikido of the Berkshires hosts a Yudansha Seminar with William Gleason Sensei, 6th Dan

May 17 & 18, 2008

Sat 10 am - 12 pm & 3 - 5 pm and party
Sun 10 - 1 pm
2.5 hr drive from Shobu Boston.
Cost $70 weekend or $40 day.
First kyu and up.
Accommodations available at the dojo.

Limited space, please pre-register at ShobuAikido@msn.com or call Sensei Saturo Sato at 413 528-1044.

Summer Gasshuku with William Gleason Sensei, 6th Dan, and Guest Instructors

July 18 - 20, 2008

Fri 6 - 8 pm
Sat 10 am - 1 pm & 3 - 5 pm
Sat 6 pm Potluck Party
Sun 10 am - 1 pm
Sun 3 - 5 pm
Cost $100 pre-reg, $110@.

All members encouraged to attend.
Visitors welcome! Accommodations available.

Fall Gasshuku with Ikeda Sensei

Please join us for a wonderful weekend with Ikeda Sensei, 7th Dan, from Boulder Aikikai!

Oct 17 - 19, 2008

Friday 6 - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12 pm, 3 - 5 pm
Saturday night potluck party!
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm
$100 pre-registered, $110 at the door.
Visitors welcome!
Accommodations available- please email us at info@shobu.org.

Okugyo Advanced Aikido Retreats in Vermont

Jay Weik Sensei and William Gleason Sensei will hold advanced aikido retreats based on the kototama, the original teaching on which aikido practice and principle is based. Training will integrate morning and evening meditation, four hours of on-the-mat aikido training, lecture & discussion, and naturally prepared meals. It is an opportunity to be immersed in all areas of training enough to transform one's practice and understanding. The retreat lasts five days and the $450 tuition includes all meals and accommodations. Please visit shobuokugyo.blogspot.com for more information including recommendations and to register for this unique experience. The retreats will be held Apr 23 - 27, 2008 and November 11-16, 2008 at the beautiful Farm and Wilderness Camp in Vermont. One okugyo retreat will also be held in Ohio July 30- August 3, 2008 at Shobu Aikido of Ohio.

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Dojo members are strongly encouraged to join our Mailing List to keep up-to-date with current announcements.

New Dojo Location!

June 1,2008
Union Sq
34 Allen St

WEAPONS SEMINARS

5/31 & 8/16
9am- 12pm
2 - 4pm
$25 Shobu $40 other

BASICS SEMINARS

6/21 & 9/20
9am- 12pm
2 - 4pm
4pm tests
$25 Shobu $40 other

FALL GASSHUKU with IKEDA SENSEI

Oct 17 - 19

GLEASON SENSEI Seminars

Mar 28-30
Shobu Ohio
Apr 18-20
Baltimore MD
Apr 23-27 Vermont Okugyo
May 9-11
San Antonio TX
May 17-18
Berkshires Yudansha
May 23-25
Ottawa Canada
May 31
Boston Weapons
Jun 21
Boston Basics

Maine Aikido Seminars

Aug 22-24 Ikeda

Ohio Aikido Seminars

Ohio Zen
Jul 30-8/3
Ohio Okugyo

SHOBU OKUGYO RETREATS

Vermont Camp
Apr 23-27
Nov 11-16
(7/30-8/3 Ohio)
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