AKI Friendship Gasshuku, 24 and 25 Nov 2018
Great News!!! Coming up in November is the 3rd Aikido Kenkyukai Australia Friendship Gasshuku – ‘Friendshuku 3’ in Mittagong on November 24 and 25.
‘Friendshuku 3’ again offers the opportunity for a traditional Japanese live-in style Gasshuku, led by senior Sensei from within AKI Australia. We will be accommodated at the Harmony Foundation Centre in Mittagong and this year have arranged for a catered dinner on the Saturday evening at the Harmony Centre allowing more time to relax and enjoy good company and the lovely atmosphere.
Every effort will be made to accommodate folk travelling from afar and those with specific needs. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any specific requirements (i.e. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Allergies etc). We are aiming to provide time for people to socialise and connect with one another on and off the mat. This is part of what the friendship weekend is about. More details are provided below and in the enrolment form attached here:
2018 3nd National Friendship Gasshuku (Friendshuku 3) – Registration Form.
Program of Events Training Schedule:
Saturday 24th November 2018
1000-1230 Registration, Keiko and light lunch at Harmony Centre.
1300 – 1730 Keiko at the dojo in Davey Street
1900 Dinner at Harmony Centre
Sunday 25th November 2018
0900-1230 Keiko at Davey Street
Venues:
Dojo: Ta Mo Tao Martial Arts Centre, 1/8 Davy St Mittagong, NSW
Accommodation: Harmony Foundation, 11 Beresford St Mittagong, NSW
Please note this year training will be at two venues: We will commence with weapons training at the Harmony Centre on Saturday before moving to the dojo.
Registration:
To register, please complete the enrolment form at the link attached and forward to:
Email: info@aikimovesdojo.com
Fees and Payment:
There is a flat rate fee of $160 per person, which includes training fees, accommodation and dinner on Saturday night and a light breakfast on Sunday morning.
To secure your place, please make payment by direct debit to:
Account Name: Aikido Kenkyukai West Ryde
BSB: 062-271
Account No: 1025-4665
Note: Please include your name in the direct debit description so we can confirm payment.
Waivers:
Everyone will be required to complete the Waiver prior to training: 2018 3rd National Friendship Gasshuku (Friendshuku 3) – Gasshuku Waiver
Waivers can be completed beforehand but must be signed at registration (so they can be witnessed). To assist with registration it would be appreciated if you can bring completed, unsigned waivers with you to registration.
Accommodation:
All participants will be staying together at the Harmony Foundation in Mittagong – 5 minutes’ drive from the town centre and dojo. The Harmony Foundation can only comfortably accommodate 35 to 40 people, however we will make every effort to accommodate latecomers. There are 3 accommodation options available and will be apportioned according to preference and on a “first in best-dressed” basis.
NOTE: As per last year, we have a walking lightly on the earth approach to the weekend – accommodation options are self-catered to minimise costs and will necessitate folk cleaning up after themselves, (as if at home). Last year our hosts were delighted with how we treated our accommodation, and we’re sure this year we will offer the same.
Food:
A light lunch will be provided on the Saturday at the Harmony centre before heading over to the dojo. Dinner this year will be onsite at the Harmony Centre supplied by a local caterer. The dining will begin with canapés and some mingling followed by a main meal and desert. We know some of you have specific dietary needs so please indicate your preferences on the Enrolment Form. A light breakfast will also be available on the Sunday morning.
What to Bring:
Please bring with you:
- Shoes and hat suitable for outdoor training (No ski boots or Sombreros).
- Dogi’s and weapons (Jo and Bokken)
- Sleeping bag, inner sheet and pillow case
- Towel and Toiletries
- Plenty of smiles
Further Enquiries:
If you have any further enquiries please contact Jeffrey on 0418 616 217
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Jeffery, Jeff, Clare, Fiona and Stephen
Friendshuku 3 is a joint initiative of Bowral, Erindale, Orange and West Ryde dojos
