Aikido Northwest

Craig Fife Sensei is a superb instructor and aikidoist. He brings tremendous skill to the mat, whether he is teaching or training. In the many years with which I have trained with Fife Sensei, he has always been an inspiration. To be completely candid, Fife Sensei is one of my favorite people to train with. If you live in the Portland area and want to practice aikido, or just martial arts, Craig Fife Sensei is the man to see. Frank Bloksberg Chief Instructor Aikido'Ka, Grass Valley, California

I have known and trained with Craig Fife for over 20 years. He is an excellent Aikido instructor and warm hearted person who has always demonstrated good personal values. I can highly recommend Aikido Northwest, and Craig as an instructor. Philip Wiener Dojo-cho, Aikido Mushin

Aikido Northwest is a long-established and well-respected Aikido school that provides top-calibre instruction -- beginner through black belt levels -- in a physically safe and emotionally empowering environment. Having trained with chief instructor Craig Fife Sensei and his students for over two decades, I would give my 100% recommendation of Aikido Northwest for any adult, teen, or child interested in Aikido. Mary Tesoro, chief instructor, Aikido San Luis Obispo,

I have taught Aikido for almost 40 years. I have known Craig Fife Sensei of Aikido Northwest for over 25 years. During this long standing professional and personal relationship I am continually impressed by Fife Sernsei"s sensitivity and respect he shows to his students. His dojo is a very warm and welcoming training place that truly hold s the "spirit" of Aikido, Fife Sensei has been a guest at my dojo, Aikido of Ashland, and my students enjoy his teaching and hold him in high esteem. I have also had the privelidge of teaching seminars with Fife Sensei in California. He is a very skilled and thoughtful, and dedicated Aikido practitioner. I recommend Fife Sensei without reservation as a teacher to students of all ages. His dojo is fun, yet serious and his upbeat and caring..... Michael Friedl, 7th Dan Chief Instructor Aikido of Ashland President of the California Aikido Association

I have trained in, and taught, Aikido for almost 38 years. I have personally known, and trained with, Craig Fife Sensei of Aikido Northwest for over 20 years. I regularly attended seminars at Aikido Northwest at least once or twice a year and often have Fife Sensei as a guest at our dojo, Aikido of Eugene. Fife Sensei is a remarkable instructor -- sensitive, caring, respectful, full of joy, and technically superior in his knowledge of Aikido. I would recommend Aikido Northwest to anyone -- be they male, female, child, or adult. Great instructor! Great dojo! Great training! -- Chuck Hauk, Rokudan Dojo-cho, Aikido of Eugene