the proposal...

That for the current Aikido organizations, Dojos and Significant Senior Instructors in the U.S., to seriously consider joining together in principle and action, separate yet together, in the spirit of Aikido and intention of the Founder, for solidarity and friendship to form an umbrella alliance/coalition/ "Aikidocracy" for mutual support and growth and a healthier and stronger future for Aikido in the United States as well as a cohesive front for proper and fuller representation on the world stage.

Would you be interested...

in a forum, perhaps as simple as this online presence, where you can join hands with other like-minded Aikidoka in Aikido solidarity without losing your autonomy, independence, structure or standards?

If so, read on...

Through such an alliance, members can link arms to move together in greater strength and solidarity — in shared devotion to the depth and breadth of Aikido and to what it has done, does, and can do, for individuals, our communities and our shared world.

One of the guiding premises of such an alliance would be that no one person or organization will lead such an egalitarian coalition.

Being egalitarian it would be non-hierarchal.

Therefore, no individual or organization should seek to hijack this effort for reasons contrary to the egalitarian intent of such an alliance.

Guidelines and By-Laws to be discussed and agreed upon by all parties.