Spring Aikido Seminar 2025 with Cyndy Hayashi Shihan

Posted on by Beau Calvez

We are thrilled to welcome back seventh-dan Cyndy Hayashi Shihan, Chief Instructor of Aikido West of Redwood City in California, from May 2 – 4! Hayashi Shihan has been practicing Aikido for over 45 years and brings an especially spirited and enjoyable approach to the art. Known for her engaging teaching style, she has taught internationally and has been involved with the California Aikido Association leadership for many years. All are welcome, from youth (13+) to adults, to come and experience training from this master instructor.

On this occasion, Hayashi Shihan is offering a special Women-only class on Friday evening, and a Children’s class on Saturday morning will also be available!

FRI, May 2

Women Only (11+)

Adults and Youths (13+)

SAT, May 3

Children’s Session (6-12)

Adults and Youths (13+)


Saturday social event

SUN, May 4

Adults and Youths (13+)

Pricing

Full Seminar Pricing
  • $100Youths (13+) and Post-Secondary
  • $200Adults
Friday Women’s Class
  • No charge Youths (11+)
  • Included with SeminarAdults
Friday
  • $20Youths (13+)
  • $37.50Adults
Saturday
  • $20Children’s Class
  • AM: $25PM: $25Youths(13+)
  • AM: $50PM: $50Adults
Sunday
  • $50Youths(13+)
  • $100Adults
Cyndy Hayashi Shihan, Chief Instructor at Aikido West, began her training at Aikido of San Francisco in 1977. She trained there under Frank Doran Sensei, Robert Nadeau Sensei and Bill Witt Sensei. She travelled to Iwama, Japan to train with Morihiro Saito Sensei where she received her shodan.

After returning to the United States, she trained and taught at the Aikido Institute of Oakland and at Aikido West in Redwood City. She later decided to become a dedicated student of Frank Doran Sensei.

She has trained in France, Germany, Switzerland, Vienna, England and assorted cities in the United States. She has taught seminars and classes in the U.S., Israel and France.

She has attained the rank of sandan in Japanese archery, kyudo.

Her main emphasis is the enjoyment of self-exploration through Aikido. She strongly believes that Aikido is a way of life. Her classes are generally energetic.

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