8th Annual Blue Mountains Aikido Retreat now open!

Aikido Sydney City are pleased to announce that registration for the 8th annual Blue Mountains Aikido Retreat is now open!

This is a very special and unique opportunity for Australian Aikidoka to experience a traditional Japanese-style gasshuku where students live, eat and train together over several days in a beautiful native bushland setting. The camp takes place in a secluded retreat centre with its own dedicated dojo space, log fireplace, and a choice of dormitory-style accommodation or converted 1920s train carriages. Indoor and outdoor training in empty-handed and weapons-based Aikido practice is complemented with rejuvenating workshops in Shiatsu Massage and Japanese Oki Yoga. It’s always a magical and uplifting weekend, and students of any level are very welcome!

Spaces are limited to 20 people and the camp fills up quickly so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Dates: 21,22,23 June 2013 (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)

Prepayment & Registration: to be completed online:
http://www.aikidosydneycity.com/aikido-seminar-registration-blue-mountains/

Cost: $220 / $175 concession (includes 2 nights’ accommodation & all meals except banquet)

Waiver & Registration Form: to be downloaded, completed and brought with you to the event

Class Schedule:

Friday
1930-2030 – Light welcome keiko (1h)
2030 – Supper around the campfire

Saturday
0730-0830 – Breakfast (1h)
0830-0900 – fire-lighting & soji
0900-1100 – Keiko (2h)
1100-1130 – Atogeiko (0.5h)
1130-1330 – Lunch & free time (2h)
1330-1530 – Keiko (2h)
1530-1600 – Atogeiko & soji
1600-1700 – Free time (1h)
1700-1900 – Shiatsu Massage Workshop (2h)
1930 – Japanese banquet at ‘Hana’ followed by DVDs beside the log fire

Sunday
0630-0700 – fire-lighting & soji
0700-0830 – Keiko (1.5h)
0830-0930 – Light breakfast & free time (1h)
0930-1100 – Oki-do Yoga & Meditation (1.5h)
1100-1300 – Lunch & rest or soccer match to the death (2h)
1300-1430 – Final Keiko (1.5h)
1430 – Close of camp, photos, packup & farewells

Sensei Bill Gleason (7th dan) at West Ryde Dojo

Sensei Bill Gleason (7th dan) from Boston, USA will be teaching at West Ryde and Balmain dojos next week. These will be a great opportunity to spend some time focussing on Sensei Gleason’s instruction in a smaller class.

There will be extended training (2 hours) followed by dinner afterwards. Here are the details:

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LOCATIONS:

Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th March: West Ryde https://rydeaikido.org/classes/class-times-and-location/

Wednesday 27th March: Balmain Dojo http://www.aikidosydney.com/timesfees.html

TRAINING FEES: A single class will cost $25 per person. There is a discounted rate of $20/ class if are training for two or more nights (payable in full on the first night of training).

TRAINING TIMES: Classes will run from 6.30 – 8.30pm (Please be there by 6.00pm to prepare yourself and the dojo, and to complete any waivers and payments.)

ATTENDANCES AND WAIVERS: Other Aikido Dojos are welcome to join the seminars. Please pass this on.

Non-members of Aikido Kenkyukai NSW Inc. will need to fill in a gasshuku waiver form (copy attached). Please download and complete a copy, and come early to allow plenty of time to submit it and avoid a last minute rush.

Members of AKI NSW Inc. (ie, AKI West Ryde, Balmain, Newcastle, or Orange dojos) are covered by your existing waivers.

DINNER: After training we will be having dinner somewhere locally. Hopefully you can join us.

To help us manage numbers, please contact Jeff as to which classes you will be attending.

The seminars prove to be great training and we look forward to seeing you there!

CONTACT  Jeff Standen     M: 0411 138 739