Aikido By The Bay

Preserving The Legacy

Train with two direct students of

Morihiro Saito Shihan

Lewis Bernaldo de Quirós Hoa Newens

September 18–20, 2026 San Mateo, California

Three days of immersive Iwama Aikido

Traditional Weapons Precise Fundamentals Authentic Transmission

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Why this seminar matters
Direct students of
Morihiro Saito Shihan
90+ years of
combined experience
Authentic
Iwama methodology
All levels welcome
Beginners to advanced
International
attendance

LEWIS BERNALDO DE QUIRÓS

7TH DAN AIKIKAI

Uchideshi of Morihiro Saito Shihan
1986 - 1993

Technical Director & Aikikai Examiner for TAE (Takemusu Aikido Europe).

HOA NEWENS

7TH DAN AIKIKAI

Studied under Dang Thong Phong, 7th Dan, Seiichi Sugano, 8th Dan, direct student of Morihiro Saito Shihan, 9th Dan.

Director Aikido Institute Davis &
Chief Instructor for the TAA
(Takemusu Aikido Association).

The dojo falls silent.

Weapons are lifted.

Every movement reflects decades of tradition.

This is more than technique.

It is living history.

Seminar Schedule

Friday, September 18

6:00 PM Opening Session
7:15 PM Weapons Practice

Saturday, September 19

9:00 AM Morning Practice
10:15 AM Technical Session
11:30 AM Integrated Principles
2:00 PM Weapons Practice
3:15 PM Afternoon Session

Sunday, September 20

10:00 AM Morning Practice
11:15 AM Final Session
12:15 PM Discussion & Closing

What You’ll
Experience

  • Empty-hand techniques
  • Bokken sword practice
  • Jo staff practice
  • Instructor questions and answers
  • Traditional dojo etiquette
  • Direct, individual corrections
  • International friendships
  • Seminar group photograph
  • Certificate of participation

The Lineage

Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba
Founder of Aikido
Morihiro Saito
Morihiro Saito
Iwama Aikido
Lewis Bernaldo de Quirós
Lewis Bernaldo
de Quirós
Hoa Newens
You The Next Generation

The Dojo

Aikido By the Bay

San Mateo, California

A traditional training environment dedicated to the practice, preservation, and continued development of authentic Aikido.

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What People Are Saying

One of the finest seminars I’ve attended. The instruction was exceptional.

The depth, detail, and authenticity of Iwama Aikido were evident in every session.

Worth traveling across the country. Inspiring teachers and a wonderful training environment.

Some Seminars Teach Techniques.
Others Preserve History.

Join us for three unforgettable days as we continue the tradition handed down from Morihiro Saito Shihan.

All Levels Welcome

Beginners to advanced

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SFO OAK SJC airports

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