We were incredibly lucky at Fire Horse Aikido to have Lorraine Dianne Shihan teach at our opening in 2010, as seen in the video above. Dianne Shihan’s powerful t
echnique and loyal students have been an inspiration to me since I first began my serious Aikido study.
Now we have a chance this coming weekend to pay tribute to this pioneering Aikido practitioner in Northampton, Mass., at a special seminar with three top instructors. Kristina Varjan Shihan, Barbara Britton Shihan and Gina Zarrilli Shidoin will bring their dynamic, diverse styles to the mat at Valley Aikido, thanks to the organization skills of Julia Freegood Sensei.
Below is some video to get you motivated to board planes, trains and automobiles to make it to this special, historic event!