"One does not need buildings, money, power or status to practice the Art of Peace, heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train. " - O-Sensei, Morehei Ueshiba
We deeply mourn the passing of M. Kanai Shihan . He was a teacher beloved by many. He is in our hearts every day. New England Aikikai
USAF DOJO LISTINGS
Locations & Class Times:
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Brown University
OMAC (Olney Margolis Athletic Center) Saturday 4:30 - 6:00 PM &Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-8:00 PM in the Pizzitola Building gymnastics room (2nd floor ) Both buildings are located at 235 Hope St., Providence RI |
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Rhode
Island School of Design Catanzaro Student Center 32 Waterman St., Providence RI Class schedule at RISD pending |
Classes are open to the public; beginners welcome anytime! .401-751-2825
About the chief instructor at Brown-RISD Aikido Dojo- Carl Fasano, san-dan *, fukoshidoin** , USAF is the chief instructor of Brown-RISD Aikido. In 1986 Carl began his study of aikido at the New England Aikikai in Cambridge, MA under Mitsunari Kanai Shihan,8th dan, Technical Director of The U.S. Aikido Federation. In 1995 he recieved permission from Kanai Sensei to start teaching aikido classes at the Rhode Island School of Design and at Brown University. Carl continues to train on a daily basis in Providence, at the New England Aikikai in Cambridge and by attending several aikido seminars each year.Carl has a B.F.A degree from Cornell University and an M.F.A from Yale University. He is a painter and printmaker. He has been on the faculty of the Rhode Island School of Design since 1991. He has had broad experience teaching a variety of subjects at a number of unversities. Carl began his martial arts training with Okinawan Karate in 1972.While at college and graduate school he temporarily discontiued his study of martial arts instead focusing on gymnastics, running and weightlifting. *(third degree black belt rank) **Certified by the USAF to teach aikido and to conduct aikido tests for kyu ranks.last updated 3/22/08