Weekend Intensive + CPR/BLS Certification
Feat. Bob Poresky Sensei
You’re invited to a special weekend intensive at Capital Aikikai of Wisconsin with our returning champion, Bob Poresky Sensei (6th dan).
This weekend is an opportunity to train in depth in the concepts that shape our particular dialect of Aikido: set, connect, control your space, and your shape–and for those who choose, to add a practical skill that strengthens our dojo community: CPR/BLS certification.
Bob brings decades of martial arts experience and teaches across the country, sharing his Aikido not only with aikidoka but also with students outside traditional martial arts. His instruction is practical, thoughtful, and accessible, with a gift for meeting practitioners where they are.
CPR/BLS Certification (Optional – Friday)
In addition to Aikido training, we’re offering an optional CPR/BLS certification class on Friday, June 12 (tentative start 3:30 PM), before the evening Aikido session. This class is independent of the seminar (you can attend the seminar, the CPR class, or both), but it is strongly encouraged.
Why this matters in a dojo setting: A dojo is an athletic environment—people fall, collide, overheat, and occasionally experience serious medical emergencies that have nothing to do with training (cardiac events can happen anywhere). In those moments, the most important factor is time. Having even one person on site trained to recognize an emergency, start high-quality CPR, and use an AED (if available) can bridge the gap until EMS arrives and meaningfully improve outcomes.
Upon completion, participants will receive American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. We’re grateful to have this opportunity and be able to pair training with preparedness.
Schedule
Friday, June 12 • CPR/BLS Certification (optional): tentative 3:30 PM • Aikido: 7:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, June 13 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • 3:00–5:00 PM • Party at the dojo afterward
Sunday, June 14 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Fees
(Seminar and CPR are separate—attend either or both.)
Aikido Seminar • $100 full weekend • $75 Saturday only • $50 Friday or Sunday only
CPR/BLS Certification (optional): $50
If the fee is a hardship, please reach out at info@aikidoofwisconsin.com.
Lodging
We have discounted rooms with late checkout at AmericInn by Wyndham of Janesville. Please book through the group block (or call (608) 371-9981 and use group code CAOW).
Registration
We appreciate that you register ahead of time. It will help us plan better. Complete your registration using this form.
Registering ahead of time helps us plan the mat space, staffing, and refreshments—so everyone has a smooth, welcoming weekend.
If you know you’re coming, please sign up in advance. Register here
We want Aikido to be accessible to everyone. If registration fees are a barrier, please reach out to info@aikidoofwisconsin.com—scholarship options are available.