On
August 27th.
to
30th.,
2026, Ricardo López Sensei, 6th Dan Aikikai, Director of Shimbukan
Argentina, was once again in Santiago de Chile, invited to give an
International Seminar by Ariel Villalba Sensei, in charge of Shinnen Dojo.
The main reason was the inauguration of the new space, now the dojo’s
own headquarters, at Club Santa Elena in Chicureo, Colina.
This time, other masters also participated, from Brazil and Chile.
As the event host, Ariel Villalba Sensei (CH), 3rd.
Dan Aikikai, also took part.
Ricardo
López Sensei was accompanied on this occasion, also as guests, by Daniel
Pirali, 4th.
Dan Aikikai, and Federico Zanirato, 2nd.
Dan Aikikai, both from Olivos Dojo (Buenos Aires).
This
event also served to honor the life-long dedication of Ricardo López
Sensei, with his name being given, in a deeply
moving ceremony,
to the new space that was created.
The
atmosphere was one of companionship, joy, and camaraderie, on
and off the Tatami. Truly
a meeting to always remember.
A.Villalba Sensei
and R. López Sensei
