Dojo News: Aikido in Fredericksburg Builds Green Dojo
Posted 12/04/2008 11:40am [from Aviv Goldsmith]
The Fredericksburg, Virginia, daily newspaper recently ran an article about Aikido in Fredericksburg's dojo now under construction using "green" design and construction methods. The Shin Dojo should be open in Spring 2009 and will offer a forum for international and regional Aikido seminars, an expansion of AIF's uchideshi program, and numerous volunteer oportunities.
Seminar: 2009 Aikido Bridge Friendship Seminar
Posted 12/04/2008 11:40am [from Jeff Sodeman]
Registration is under way for the 2009 Aikido Bridge Friendship Seminar, January 15th-19th at Jiai Aikido in San Diego, CA. Featuring Frank Doran shihan, Hiroshi Ikeda shihan, and Christian Tissier shihan - plus daily guest instructors. This year we have a new schedule and new low price. Be a part of this great opportunity to bring people from all organizations together by registering online today.
Website: Takemusu Scribblings: Jack Wada Sensei's Blog
Posted 11/24/2008 2:21pm [from Jun Akiyama]
Takemusu Scribblings is Jack Wada sensei's blog. Wada sensei is the chief instructor of Aikido of San Jose in San Jose, CA.
Online Video: Rinjiro Shirata Sensei Demonstration on Youtube
Posted 11/19/2008 12:13pm [from John Stevens]
A 1986 Shirata Sensei demonstration is now up on YouTube here. According to its description, "Filmed on 11/16, 1986 at the 10th All Japan Traditional Budo Demonstration in Sendai, Japan. Shirata Sensei, 74 years at the time, was representing Aikido. The first uke is John Stevens."
Seminar: Chris Tozer, 7th December 2008, Camberley UK
Posted 11/17/2008 11:02am [from Rachel Hughes]
Aikido Dojo Camberley will hold an open Aikido Seminar on Sunday 7th December 2008 from 9am-12pm.
This event is open to all Aikido styles and affiliations. Over 18's only with a minimum of 6 months Aikido training practice. Please bring Bokken and Jo. Visit our website for further information.
Seminar: Meido Moore Sensei/Lisa Tomoleoni Sensei in IL, 12/6-12/7
Posted 11/11/2008 8:27am [from Lisa Tomoleoni]
Please celebrate our second anniversary and the first seminar in our new dojo with us!
Instruction by Meido Moore Sensei, 5th dan, Shinjinkai and Lisa Tomoleoni Sensei, 5th dan, Aikido Shimboku Dojo.
All practitioners from any affiliation are welcome. Pre-registration appreciated, if possible. Please bring weapons.
More information on Aikido Shimboku Dojo website or call 847-458-9309.
Seminar: Paul Linden Sensei in Dublin, Ireland, 12/6-12/7/2008
Posted 11/10/2008 1:14pm [from Simone Chierchini]
Body Awareness Training as a Foundation for Aikido Practice: An Aikido Workshop with Paul Linden (6 Dan Columbus, Ohio, USA), Sat 06 & Sun 07 December 2008. St. Catherines Centre, Dublin, Ireland. Organised by Heron Dojo Dublin in conjunction with the Aikido Organisation of Ireland. This Aikido workshop will focus on how to use body awareness training to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Aikido defense techniques and deepen Aikido practice as a meditative process. You will work with breath, posture, and intention to develop Aikido technique which is open, balanced, powerful, loving and effective.
Event: Aikido Organisation of Ireland 12th Anniversary, 1/30-2/1/2009
Posted 11/06/2008 9:52am [from Simone Chierchini]
The AOI 12th Anniversary Seminar will take place in Sligo, Ireland on 30-31 Jan/ 01 Feb 2009. We are pleased to announce that the course will be directed by Nick Pitman Sensei, Phoenix Jersey School for Therapeutic Arts, Philippe Duc Sensei, Aikido Club de Courbevoie Paris, Simone Chierchini Sensei, Aikido Organisation of Ireland Head Instructor. Aikido students from all backgrounds are welcome to attend
