News and Notes
Annual Winter Seminar - February 19 - 21, 2010
1 January 2010
Arizona Aikido is pleased to announce our Annual Winter Seminar February 19 - 21, 2010, featuring Kevin Choate Sensei, 6th dan from Chicago Aikikai. This year's seminar will be held at Longview School in Phoenix. Full seminar cost is $90. Download complete information here. You may register and pay online here.
Matsuri 2010
8 December 2009
This year's Matsuri is scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2010 in the Heritage and Science Park, right in the middle of downtown Phoenix! Arizona Aikido is scheduled for demonstrations on the Monroe Street Stage at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
New Photos in the Image Gallery!
28 November 2009
Take a look at some new photos in the Image Gallery under Arizona Aikido History. You'll see some action by Koichi Tohei Sensei during his visit to the Phoenix Aikikai in 1972! Thanks to Soke Robert Bugh for these photos! There is also a photo of Sakakibara Sensei with Robert Corella Sensei at the Kuamori Dojo in Japan in 1974; a photo of Sakakibara Sensei with Fumio Toyoda Sensei at our Fall Mountain Camp in 1985; and photos of Haines Sensei with Doshu Kisshomaru Ueshiba at an ASU celebration in Washington, DC.
Kyu Promotions
21 November 2009
Here are the results of the testing conducted in November 2009. Congratulations to the following people: Helmut - 3rd Kyu
Alireza - 5th Kyu
Alicia - 6th Kyu
Dang - 6th Kyu
We are proud of your progress!
Special Beginner's Classes at Ro Ho En
20 November 2009
Arizona Aikido is conducting beginner's classes at the Japanese Garden (Ro Ho En) on Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on a week-to-week basis. The classes include beginning Aikido plus Aikiken (Aiki sword) movement. Total cost per class is $10.00. No need to preregister; just show up!Even though the Friendship Garden does not open until 10:00 a.m., you can enter on the east side of the Garden. Parking is available at the Irish Cultural Center [just off Central Avenue north of Roosevelt].
Click here for a map to Ro Ho En, which is located at 1125 N. 3rd Avenue in Phoenix.
Successful Fall Bridge Seminar
13 September 2009
Thanks to Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Mary Heiny Sensei, Kirk Fowler Sensei, David Goldberg Sensei and Judith Robinson Sensei and all of the local instructors, we had a wonderful experience in Prescott, Arizona at the Annual Fall Bridge Seminar! See the two group photos here and here. Please keep next year's dates on your calendar so that you won't miss this exciting training opportunity! September 9-12, 2010
Kyu Promotions
22 August 2009
Here are the results of the testing conducted in August 2009. Congratulations to the following people: Ron - 1st Kyu
Eric - 5th Kyu
Stephen - 2nd Kyu
Jens - 2nd Kyu
We're proud of you!
Arizona Aikido offers children's classes at the "Awakening Seed School"
9 May 2009
For the month of April, Arizona Aikido was invited to teach the "Art of Peace" to children between the ages of seven and nine years at the Awakening Seed School. Classes focused on empowering children to listen to their bodies, developing a greater choice of response towards conflict and effectively improving communication skills. Children were supported to use their body as a means for self evaluation and self regulation. Classes focused on the exploration of breath, movement and non violent communication, as a means of attaining a centered, relaxed response to conflict. The concept of developing an intimate relationship and attunement with their body was used to further support the idea of future adults gaining greater awareness of themselves, of their emotions and feelings, and even their human spirit. In essence, children had the opportunity to learn that, behind each conflict lies an unmet need. Using empathy, sensitivity and compassion, all conflicts can be resolved in a non violent manner. Thanks go to Moylan Ryan Sensei for providing these classes to the Awakening Seed School!
Change to Tuesday Class Schedule
6 April 2009
We have rearranged the class schedule on Tuesday. We will have beginners' classes (foundation/basic classes) from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be an advanced class (4th kyu and above or permission of the instructor) from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please note that there is also a beginners' class on Monday night at the same time as the advanced class. Click here or on the Schedule link at the left to see the entire class schedule.
Travelers Return
1 April 2009
Our travelers returned from Japan on March 31 at about 4:00 p.m. and are recovering from the jet lag! We are looking forward to stories and pictures from the trip! Welcome home!
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