News Archive
2026 Kagamibiraki Ceremony
On the 11th of January 2026, Sunday, the Aikido Hombu Dojo's Kagamibiraki Ceremony took place in Tokyo, Japan. 1064 persons were promoted at the event. (Photos from the event)
Read more…Historic Imperial Recognition for Aikido Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba
Aikido Community Marks Historic Milestone as Third Generation of Ueshiba Family Receives Order of the Rising Sun.
Read more…The 2nd IAF International Young Adults Aikido Seminar
The 2nd IAF International Young Adults Aikido Seminar took place in Tokyo, during the 24-26 of October 2025 and it was a wonderful success!
Read more…Extraordinary General Assembly 2025
It is a historical moment for the International Aikido Federation!
Today, on 11/09/2025, an Extraordinary General Assembly of the IAF has unanimously resolved to start the process of IAF incorporation.
Aikido at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu
Aikido will once again be featured at The World Games 2025, taking place in Chengdu, China this August. As a recognized invitational sport, Aikido will be showcased through a set of dynamic demonstrations that highlight the discipline’s core values of harmony, non-resistance and mutual respect.
Read more…2025 Kagamibiraki Ceremony
On the 12th of January 2025, Sunday, the Aikido Hombu Dojo's Kagamibiraki Ceremony took place in Tokyo, Japan. 1142 persons were promoted at the event.
Read more…Season's Greetings
News after the 14th Aikido Summit in Japan
A new IAF Board and news on the Senior and Technical Councils
The first female Chairperson of the International Aikido Federation was elected at the 14th International Aikido Summit, in Tokyo, Japan.
Read more…3rd Congress ULA-IAF, Peru 2024
From May 31 to June 2, 2024 the Third Congress ULA-IAF (Latin American Aikido Union) was held with great success in the city of Lima, Peru, in the presence of the IAF Chairman,
Wilko Vriesman, and the Vice-Chairman, Kei Izawa.
14th International Aikido Summit
