Aiki New Year

Happy New Year everyone,
don’t forget classes start back at west Ryde dojo tomorrow night Tuesday 14th. Hope to see you all there 6:30 for 7pm start
We can work of those Xmas indulgences 😉

10th Anniversary of Ryde Aikido dojo

This coming month represents the 10th anniversary of AKI Ryde dojo! So to celebrate this special event, we’re going to have a special training on the morning of Sunday 20th October. Stay tuned for more details – coming soon!

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It’s on again 30 November & 1 December. Save the date and Stay tuned for more details !

Where: Harmony Centre 11 Beresford St Mittagong and Ta Mo Tao Martial Arts Centre 1/8 Davy St Mittagong

For further info: https://rydeaikido.org/

Contact: 0418 616 217 or
jeffrey@aikimovesdojo.com

Ishii Sensei (7th dan) this Thursday. 6:30pm

Ishii Sensei (7th dan) from Tsu in Japan will be teaching at AKI West Ryde this Thursday only! Classes will start a little earlier at 6:30pm. Please arrive around 6:00 to help prepare the dojo.

Professor Ishii Sensei has been training Aikido most of his life, much of it as a devoted student of the late Seigo Yamaguchi Sensei (9th dan), which is evident in his soft and powerful style. Ishii sensei has been leading a 3-day seminar in Canberra this long weekend articulating clearly his deep understanding of Aikido principles and practice. We are honoured that he has arranged to return to Japan via Sydney to teach this Thursday at West Ryde dojo.

Classes are open to all aikidoka. Hope to see you there!

Where: AKI West Ryde dojo, 1043a Victoria Road West Ryde

When: Thursday 13 June at 6:30 (please arrive by 6pm)

Cost: $20

For more information contact: Jeff on 0411 138 739

Training cancelled for Anzac Day holiday

Please note Aikido training will be cancelled for this Thursday only , as it is the Anzac Day Public Holiday.

Calsses resume as per usual from next Tuesday . – See you all next week

Bill Gleason Sensei (7th dan) visiting this week

Don’t forget we will be starting at 6:30 this week on Tuesday and Thursday – to maximise teaching by our visiting teacher, Bill Gleason (7th dan).

Please arrive 6pm to prepare the dojo for a 6:30-8:30 class. Cost will be $25 per class for this week only. Aikidoka from all dojos are welcome (a waiver will be provided at the door.)

We will also have a bite to eat after class if you want to join us.

Bill Gleason sensei is a very accomplished aikido teacher visiting from Boston (USA),  which is possibly his final trip down under. Don’t miss it!.

2019 Training Commences Tuesday 29th January

Happy New Year from all of us at Ryde dojo! This is just a reminder that 2019 Aikido classes at West Ryde dojo will recommence on Tuesday 29th January and we look forward to seeing you there. This year promises to be an exciting year again, starting with a visit from Bill Gleason Sensei (7th Dan) from Boston who will be leading two seminars (2-3 Feb in Sydney and 9-10 Feb in Canberra), and has agreed to lead special classes in Ryde dojo during that week.  More details on his visit to come!

Fee Increase

Please note that for the first time in 9 years we have had to increase our class fees slightly to cover our increasing administration costs. The new fees, applicable from the start of 2019 are:

Annual Membership Fees: 

The annual membership fee is $95 /year.  If you’re visiting from another dojo you can pay a temporary fee of $20.

Class Fees:
Adults:

Casual Fees: $18 per class
Monthly Fees: $100 per month, payable at the start of each month.

Students/ Hardship:

Casual Fees: $10 per class
Monthly Fees: $60 per month, payable at the start of each month.

It is our aim to support your development of Aikido, so should these fee increases cause any issues for you, please discuss these in confidence with either Jeff or John to ensure you can continue to train.

Happy Training 🙂  

Ishii Sensei (7th Dan ) at West Ryde this Tuesday evening

We are very honoured to have Professor Masao Ishii sensei (7thdan) return to West Ryde dojo next Tuesday. Ishii sensei is in Australia for this long weekends gasshuku, and he has kindly agreed to take next Tuesdays class at our dojo.

Class will run from 7-8:30pm and we will grab a bite to eat after training.

Costs: Training Fee = $20. Diner afterwards (optional) is $15.

Please make a special effort to come along. If you want to come to dinner please let Jeff know on 0411 138 739 so we can cater.

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Ishii Sensei (7th dan) Gasshuku in Sydney June 9-11th

Ishii Sensei June2018

Don’t forget we have Prof Masao Ishii sensei (7thdan) leading this coming June long weekend gasshuku (9,10 & 11th June) at Seaforth Scout hall in Sydney. Professor Ishii began aikido as a teenager at Akikikai Hombu under O-Sensei. After his passing he became a dedicated student of Yamaguchi Shihan. Now a retired professor of anthropology, we are honoured to have this opportunity for Ishii sensei to share his remarkable and rare insights into both aikido and Yamaguchi Shihan’s waza.

Click here for the poster.  Details are also listed below:

Location: Seaforth Scout Hall – Corner of Sangrado St and Seaforth Cres, Seaforth.

Times:  Sat and Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00 pm ;  Monday: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Cost: $180 for all 3 days

Saturday and Sunday only $150

Single day: Saturday $80; Sunday $80; Monday $50

Contact:  aikidobalmain@gmail.com  or  Steve on 0414376912