AIKIDO HOMBU DOJO / AIKIKAI 

The Aikido Alliance may initially consist of those who currently enjoy direct relationships with Hombu Dojo/Aikikai  but it is not limited to such. The purpose of the Aikido Alliance is to have solidarity of all forms of Aikido in the U.S. — Aikikai, Yoshinkan, Takemusu, Ki Society, Kokikai, Tomiki, etc., etc. And as members of an Aikido Alliance those direct relationships with parent organizations would continue with no interruption, interference or changes. 

However, there is no simple forum for all of these entities to simply and efficiently come together in order to properly address common concerns, discuss issues or ideas, create a unified marketing campaign for Aikido or represent as a unified group our shared interests and goals.

the Aikido Alliance would have a positive impact and influence on any shared concerns, goals or  national/international representation.  

INTERNATIONAL AIKIDO FEDERATION (IAF)

As you may know, the I.A.F , works in conjunction with Hombu Dojo/Aikikai  and follows a policy, which continues to this day, of recognizing only one Aikido organization per country. Here in the United States, therefore, every Aikido organization, dojo and aikidoka has been represented by only one organization—the U.S.A.F . This is not to disparage the efforts of Yoshimitsu Yamada Sensei or our friends and colleagues in the U.S.A.F.  whoi we still hold dear. This is simply an out-dated policy that was helpful for Aikido's first decades but fails to acknowledge and represent the vast majority of legitimate Aikido practitioners not only here in the U.S. but in other countries around the world. Therefore, many countries have adopted similar umbrella alliances for unification and in order to better represent the legitimate Aikido entities within their respective countries.

Likewise, a coalition such as the Aikido Alliance representing the majority of Aikido entities in the U.S. and beyond would also positively impact that representation. By coming together under an umbrella such as the Aikido Alliance, all of the legitimate Aikido in the United States , for example can be properly acknowledged and equally recognized in order to move forward with a more unified voice.

Why join together?
When you consider all the benefits — 
Why not!...

Brief Outline of the Purpose, Benefits & Advantages

- To move more positively and effectively into the future—Unified in Purpose—yet maintaining separate autonomy.
- To be stronger and richer together rather than divided.
- For each member to have an equal seat and an equal say.
- To set a good example for and mentor the next generation
- To have better communication to share ideas, strategies and methods.
- To come together and speak with one voice on matters of mutual concern and importance.
- To our see our shared hope for the future of Aikido in the United States grow.
 - To better address any issues and needs within our individual states and our local communities.
- To effectively and properly participate in discussions that involve our shared interests and efforts.
- For ALL legitimate Aikido entities in the U.S., who are in good standing with the Aikido Foundation, to be able to present, if so desired, a cohesive, full and proper unified representation to the Aikido Foundation / Hombu Dojo / Aikikai / IAF.
- To provide an option for other non-recognized legitimate entities with the opportunity to join and enjoy the benefits and advantages and, if so desired, acquire a link to the Aikido Foundation / Hombu Dojo / Aikikai / IAF.