Gleason Sensei returns to Australia – 2nd to 10th Feb

Bill Gleason Sensei is returning to Australia again this February for what is likely to be his final visit. Gleason Sensei (7th dan) is not only a talented exponent of aikido, he is a dedicated teacher, keen to see others develop. He explains the physical, mental and philosophical components of Aikido in order to develop Aiki in the execution of techniques.

He has a long and dedicated Aikido career, studying as a student of Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan in Japan from 1970-1980. He returned to America and founded Shobu Aikido of Boston (www.shobu.org) under the auspices of Saotome Shihan since 1985. In recent years he has worked with other martial artists to develop “aiki” in his training, and will be sharing his talent and experience with us during this visit.

Gleason Sensei has indicted this is likely to be the last time he will come to Australia so it’s an opportunity not to miss – there will be ample opportunities to train with him over the 10 day visit to Sydney and Canberra, so I encourage you to make the most of these:

Training Program

Sydney Gasshuku

Budokan Training Centre; Castel Hill Showground, Doran Dr, Castle Hill

Fri 1st Feb     7.30-9.30pm    $25

Sat 2nd Feb   9am-3pm      $120 single day

Sun 3rd Feb   9am-3pm      $120 single day

Cost: $225 whole weekend; $200 Sat and Sunday

Weekday evening classes  ($25/ class):

Mon 4th    7.15 – 9pm       White Wolf Dojo, 122 Charles St, Castlecrag.

Tues 5th   6.30-8.30pm    Self Defense Academy, 1043a Victoria Rd, West Ryde

Wed 6th    6.30-8.30pm    Upstairs Dojo Balmain PCYC, 372 Darling St, Balmain

Thur 7th    6.30-8.30pm    Self Defense Academy, 1043a Victoria Rd, West Ryde

Canberra Gasshuku

Friday 8th to Sun 10th in Canberra. For details, go to:  www.aikidocanberra.com/event-calendar

Poster & Program: Sensei Gleason Feb 2019 

Registration: If you are coming please download & print waiver from www.aikidosydney.com, complete without signature and bring to seminar

More information: Contact Steve on 0414 376 912 or email: aikidobalmain@gmail.com

Return of Hiroshi Yamamoto Sensei! 22 Feb 2018

Hiroshi Yamamoto Sensei (6th dan) is back again this month with a four students from Yokahama City University dojo. This will be a great visit and fantastic training with Yamamoto Sensei’s clear and enjoyable style, also reflected in his students. 

There will be special training at West Ryde dojo on Thursday the 22nd February followed by  a weekend gasshuku at Balmain dojo on 24 & 25 February, also marking the 30th Anniversary year of Balmain. Details are:

West Ryde:

Thursday 22nd February,  7:00-8:30pm;  Fee $20.

Contact: info@rydeaikido.org

Balmain: 

Saturday 24th February;  8am – 3pm;  Fee $60

Sunday 25th February;  9am-1pm;  Fee $40

Contact: aikidobalmain@gmail.com

All are welcome but spaces are limited so please let the contacts know if you are attending. 

Gradings Thursday and Last Keiko for 2017 Next Tuesday

Dont forget this Thursday (14th) we will be conducting gradings. Please make an effort to come along and support your fellow students who are grading.

And next Tuesday (19th) will be our final keiko (training) for 2017. It would be lovely if everyone could come together to celebrate and close a great year of training and progress. After training we will be having dinner somewhere local. If you are coming please let us know so we can cater appropriately for everyone.

Look forward to seeing you all!

Ryde Dojo Anniversary Training – Thurs 26th October

The end of October signifies the anniversary of Ryde Aikido dojo, so we’ll be celebrating another year with a special anniversary training on Thursday 26th October followed by dinner and refreshment at a local restaurant (to be confirmed).

Training will start a little earlier – about 6:45pm so please make sure you are there early to help prepare the dojo. It should prove to be an enjoyable evening. Hope to see you all there!

Ishii Sensei 7th dan at Ryde dojo tonight!

Don’t forget Ishii Sensei (7th dan) will be teaching the class at AKI Ryde dojo tonight! Class will run from 7:00-8:30pm, but please be there early to help prepare. Cost is $20 (or $5 for those who have paid monthly). Training will be followed by drinks and dinner somewhere locally. 

It is both an honour and a wonderful opportunity to have such a senior Sensei visit our dojo. We look forward to seeing you all there tonight!  

IIshi Sensei at Ryde Dojo Thursday 6th July

Great News!  Iishi Sensei (7th Dan) has agreed to take the class at AKI Ryde dojo on Thusday 6th July – just before heading to Canberra for the weekend gasshuku.

Iishi Sensei is a long term student of Yamaguchi Sensei and it is a real honour to have such a senior Sensei run a seminar in our dojo. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from such an experienced teacher. 

Hope to see you all there on the 6th July (that’s Thursday week).