Melissa Bell Sensei Seminar

July 25-27th, 2025

Please join us in welcoming Melissa Bell Sensei back to Bond Street Dojo for a dynamic Aikido experience to jump start your Aikido summer for 2025. Aikidoka of all ranks and affiliations are welcome!

Melissa Bell Sensei (6th Dan) is the Chief Instructor of the Sarasota Aikikai in Sarasota, Florida. She began her training at the Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington D.C. under Mitsugi Saotome Shihan and other instructors including Patty Saotome Sensei and Frank Bell Sensei. In addition, she has received the honor of the Ueshiba Juku designation from Saotome Sensei. Her cross-training has included Shotokan Karate (Shodan) under Rick Hotton, Sensei. She has taught at the #ASU Summer Intensive in Washington D.C. and the ASU Winter Intensive in Florida and regional seminars across the country.

Please bring your Bokken and Jo.

CLASS / KEIKO SCHEDULE – 稽古予定

THURSDAY, July 24th 6:00 – 8:00pm Keiko  稽古 (Free for BSD Members)

FRIDAY, July 25th

5:30PM Registration

6:30 – 8:30pm Keiko  稽古

SATURDAY, July 26th

10:00 – 12:00pm Keiko  稽古

12pm – 2:00pm Traditional Bond Street Dojo Brunch 2:00pm – 4:00pm Keiko  稽古

SUNDAY, July 27th

10:00 – 12:30pm Keiko  稽古

$120 for pre-registration (full weekend)

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Demonstration photos and video clip of Melissa Bell Sensei

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