2026 Mountain Training at Bear's Den
Fri, Aug 28
|Bears Den
Elevate your practice outdoors with 6th-Dan instructors Brian Ericksen and Chuck Mensh. On the agenda: immersive training in body arts, weapons work, and belt testing.
Time & Location
Aug 28, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT – Aug 29, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT
Bears Den, 18393 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for our annual Mountain Training event to honor the memory of Seiichi Sugano. Experience high-level aikido training led by Senseis Brian Ericksen (6th dan) and Chuck Mensh (6th dan), set against the stunning backdrop of the Bluemont, VA hills along the Appalachian Trail.
Information about the Bear's Den campsite, amenities and fees can be found at https://bearsdencenter.org.
Information about Bear Chase Brewing Company for Saturday dinner can be found at https://bearchasebrew.com.
Schedule
1 hour 30 minutesMisogi, body arts, & weapons [Ericksen & Mensh]
Campsite
1 hour 30 minutesMorning meditation, misogi, & weapons
Bear's Den Overlook
Tickets
Friday & Saturday Training
Sale ends
Aug 29, 5:30 PM EDT
Participate in both days of training!
$90.00
+$2.25 ticket service fee
Saturday-Only Training
Sale ends
Aug 29, 5:30 PM EDT
Participate in a full day of training to be concluded with testing.
$65.00
+$1.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00