Article: "A Day in the Life of an Aikido Sensei"
Posted 9/04/2008 3:07pm [from Jun Akiyama]
Here's an article entitled "A day in the life of an Aikido Sensei - as told by Kevin Bonanno" which introduces us to Kevin Bonanno who trains and teaches aikido in Malta. He relates in the article, "As I go about my day job, I like to notice that I can smile where others are becoming angry. Although I am performing a totally different function, I am constantly referring to the insight I have acquired from my Aikido practice. Perhaps Aikido can be called my lifestyle."
Seminar: Clyde Takeguchi in Maple Park, IL November 1st and 2nd, 2008
Posted 9/04/2008 3:07pm [from Michael Hopkins]
We are proud to announce that Clyde Takeguchi (nanadan) will be visiting the Westwind Center for Aikido and Katori Shinto-ryu on November 1st and 2nd of 2008.
The dojo is located in rural Maple Park, about twelve miles northeast of DeKalb, IL; a five-thousand square-foot training facility fixed in a gorgeous Midwest landscape of vast fields and open sky. The dojo is comprised of a sixty-six tatami training quarter with a finished shomen and kamidana, spacious social area and kitchen, men and women’s locker rooms, and showers.
The cost of the seminar is $100 for both Saturday and Sunday, or $65 dollars for any single day. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday
10am-12pm Aikido;
12pm-2pm Lunch;
2pm-4pm Aikido;
5pm-10pm Pot Luck (Please bring a hot dish).
Sunday
9:30am-11:30am Aikido;
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch;
12:30pm-2:30pm Aikido.
So please, come out for a weekend of food, fellowship and training, with Clyde Takeguchi sensei. Those attending are invited to camp out on the fifteen-acre estate; sleeping in the dojo is also available.
Should you have any questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to email me at michael.r.hopkins@gmail.com.
The dojo address is 9N321 Barron Road; Maple Park, IL 60151
Hope to see you on the mat!
Best,
Michael Hopkins
Seminar: Florida Aikikai Winter Seminar, 2008, 11/7-11/9 in Ft Lauderdale
Posted 8/29/2008 2:52pm [from Jun Akiyama]
I have just received notice that "Florida Aikikai will be hosting its Winter Seminar in Ft Lauderdale, FL, on November 7-9th, 2008. This annual event will feature both Yamada sensei, 8th dan, and Sugano sensei, 8th dan, from New York Aikikai. Additional classes will be taught by Shihan of the USAF Technical Committee. Save the date and visit www.floridaaikikai.com for details on registering, accomodations, and more."
Seminar: Aikido, Mokuso, Aikitaiso Retreat in Mexico, 12/12-12/14
Posted 8/27/2008 10:21am [from Bruno Orozco Leon]
First aikido, mokuso, and aikitaiso retreat in Mexico. 12, 13,14 December with Bruno Orozco Leon.
Meditation, Aikido and total silence are going to be the main practice. From 5:30 am to 10:30 pm during the three days will experience a deep Budo practice. Total cost will be $1700.
Article: "Durango sees some Japanese flair"
Posted 8/26/2008 3:45pm [from Jun Akiyama]
This article entitled "Durango sees some Japanese flair" focuses on a summer festival held in Durango, CO to benefit the Aikido Life Program in the Durango School District 9-R schools.
From the article: "Students from third grade through high school can take an Aikido program as a physical-education elective, and more than 250 kids have taken advantage of the program in its 1.5 year lifespan. [...] "It has a lot to offer as far as an art, and it really helps you see things differently," said Cady, who said that before the Aikido Life Program he was a violent and troubled young man. "You lose your violent feelings, and I learned different ways to get through situations that I couldn't before. It's definitely been a positive change for me," he said."
Article: Duluth resident nabs alleged burglar
Posted 8/24/2008 4:21pm [from Jun Akiyama]
Here is an article entitled "Duluth resident nabs alleged burglar" which tells us of an aikido instructor in Duluth, MN, who helped apprehend a burglar. From the article: "Dale Bergeron had his Aikido grip on a suspicious-looking woman he apprehended after he saw her pulling a suitcase — which turned out to be loaded with items stolen in a London Road burglary — along the shore of Lake Superior late Thursday afternoon."
Seminar: Mary Heiny in Brattleboro, Vermont - Oct 17-19 2008
Posted 8/22/2008 9:38am [from Don Hebert]
The River Valley Aikido Club is pleased once again to host Mary Heiny Sensei in Brattleboro. This will be Mary's first seminar since having her hip replaced this past spring and she sends her deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to her surgery. We are keeping this seminar limited to 27 people so that each person has the maximum opportunity to receive the benefit of Mary's unique and insightful teaching. Anyone wishing to both broaden and deepen their Aikido practice should consider attending this seminar. Weekend of October 17,18,19. For more information contact info@rvaikido.org or call 802-254-4118
Geoff Flather Sensei, 7th Dan in Devon, UK, 28th Sept 2008
Posted 8/22/2008 9:38am [from Mike Haft]
Geoff Flather Sensei, 7th Dan will be teaching a seminar at Holcombe in Devon on 28th September. The first 3 hours (from 10am-1pm) will be aimed at anyone wishing to attend, with the second half of the day (starting 2pm) aimed at yudansha. Course is open to all please bring proof of insurance, if wishing to attend please contact Shaun West holcombe@banyuhattenaikido.co.uk
