LGBTQ+ in Aikido 2.0 - 1st Generation
Global Community Calls
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1h 4m
A continuation of our first community call, "LGBTQ+ in Aikido." This time we speak with a group of 6th dan instructors from all over the world to gain insight into experiences being LGBTQ+ in Aikido when there was much more adversity in the world as well as current thoughts on inclusiveness, gender norms, and ways in which dojo-cho can support and welcome LGBTQ+ students.
Panelists:
• Kayla Feder Sensei, 6th dan Aikikai
• Greg Angus Sensei, 6th dan Aikikai
• Cath Davies Sensei, 6th dan Aikikai
• Jamie Leno Zimron Sensei, 6th dan AWMAI
Up Next in Global Community Calls
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LGBTQ+ in Aikido - New Generation
This community call brings together young aikidoka of all different skill levels to discuss their thoughts and experiences being LGBTQ+ and training aikido as well as ideas on how dojos can create safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ folks to train.
