OCTOBER 16-17-18,2026

Chuck Weber Sensei started Aikido in 1975 in Denver, Colorado with Seiji Tanaka Sensei of Waseda University and Tomiki Aikido. After Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei moved to Boulder Weber Sensei was introduced to Mitsugi Saotome Sensei. Upon request from Saotome Sensei in 1988 he opened a dojo with Charles Page in Baltimore.

In addition to receiving the rank of Nanadan, Chuck Weber Sensei has been given the Ueshiba Juku designation by Saotome Shihan. Ueshiba Juku translates as “Academy of the Founder.” It recognizes that the recipient has shown exceptional leadership in transmitting the teachings of O-Sensei and is a true inheritor of the teachings of O-Sensei through Saotome Shihan. In 2026, along with other 7th Dan of the ASU, Home Dojo in Japan also certified Weber Sensei as Aikido Shihan.

Fasen Sensei highly highly recommends training with Weber Sensei for his articulate teaching methods, his inviting intellect, consideration and humility, along with his outstanding weapons work. Shindai is really excited about finally having Weber Sensei in our dojo.

More information to come.