Takeda Shihan (8th Dan) visiting Australia – 30 Oct – 5 Nov 2017

Thanks to everyone who came along on Thursday to make the Ryde Aikido Dojo 8th Anniversary Training such a special evening.

Also don’t forget Takeda Shihan will be in Sydney for a weeks training this coming week. If you haven’t already registered for next weekend’s seminar (4-5 November) or the early morning intensive (30 Oct – 3 Nov), you should do so ASAP via the link on the Aikido Sydney City seminar webpage: http://www.aikidosydneycity.com/takeda-shihan-2017-sydney-aikido-seminar-and-early-morning-intensive/

Suzuki Sensei (7th dan) in Melbourne 16-17 September

Next up on the 2017 Aiki-calendar is Suzuki Sensei returning to Australia – this time to Melbourne. AKI Bentleigh dojo will be hosting this weekend (16 and 17 September 2017) visit of Suzuki Sensei to share his teaching. This should be a wonderful weekend. Details are outlined below:

Location: Huntingdale Primary School Hall, Grange St, Oakleigh South Victoria
Times: Sat 16th 11am – 4pm
Sunday 17th 9am – 2pm
Cost $160 for weekend ($90 one day)
(Early bird fee $150 before 31 August)
More info and registration contact: aikidobentleigh@gmail.com

Kumazawa Sensei 1-Day Seminar at Balmain

Great News!, Kumazawa Sensei will be visiting Australia next month and has agreed to give a 1- day seminar at Balmain dojo. Another great  oppporunity to train with a highly experienced and proficient senior instructor. Don’t miss it! 

DATE: SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST 2017
TIME: 10AM – 3PM
FEE: $40

Spaces will be limited so please register at: 
http://aikidosydney.com/events_kumazawa.html

2017 Start Up This Tuesday

Happy New Year all, Hope you’ve all had a safe and enjoyable break. Don’t forget we’re back for 2017 from this Tuesday the 31st. Hope to see you there from 6:30pm. 

AKI Australia Inaugural Women’s Camp, Adelaide 21-22 January 2017.

 We’re delighted to confirm that AKI Australia’s Inaugural Women’s Camp will be taking place on the 21-22 of January 2017 in Adelaide! This will be the very first Australian Aikido Camp led by women especially for women!

Women practitioners of all levels are warmly invited to join the training. Enclosed is a copy of the Women’s Camp poster.

Some homestay options will be available and some social events will be organised to make the most out of our gathering 🙂

If you haven’t already, please contact Natalia at npinello@gmail.com to express your interest or ask any questions.

Stay tuned for further details.

You can also follow us through Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/1843627099247890/

Friendship gasshuku this weekend!

Only two days to go to this weekends Inaugural AKI Australia Friendship Gasshuku!  If you haven’t registered but still want to join in, download the registration form and follow the instructions to register and pay.

Its a live-in style gasshuku with Training Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, dinner on Saturday night (Thai restaurant) and accomodation all included. Accomodation is dormitory style and you will need to bring your own linen etc. There are kitchen facilities for the morning and there will be some basic breakfast items provided. There are also some good cafes in town, but if you have specific dietary requirements you’re advised to self-cater.

Full details are on the registration form, but please remember to bring:

• A copy of the waiver (if you’re not a financial member of Newcastle, Balmain, Ryde or Orange dojo) 
• Linen, Blankets, Towels, Pillows, Toilettries  etc
• Dogis and weapons
• Smiles 🙂

If you get lost, below are some key details. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday between 12 and 12:30 ! Travel safely.  

Venue:   Ta Mo Tao Martial Arts Centre, 1/8 Davy St Mittagong, NSW 

Accommodation:  Harmony Foundation, 11 Beresford St Mittagong, NSW

Enquiries:  Jeffrey James on 0418 616 217

Sense I Bill Gleason will be joining us this week and next

Sensei Bill Gleason (7th dan) from Boston is arriving this week to lead a 3 day workshop this long weekend at Terry Hills, and he has kindly agreed to take classes at Ryde before and after. This is a rare opportunity to learn from someone who has dedicated his life to developing his aikido. Classes will start a little earlier and go for 2hours. Details are:

When: Thursday 4th June, next Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th

Where: AKI Ryde dojo

Time: Classes will start 6.30 to 8.30 on these days.

Cost: $20.

Visitors are welcome but will need to arrive early to complete a waiver. Please also join us afterwards for a meal and refreshment if you can.

Hope to see you there!

This should be a great warm up to, and taste of the weekend gasshuku. Details on the weekend gasshuku are available at: aikidosydney.com

Grading certificates

We will be awarding grading certificates this Thursday for those who graded recently. Hope to see you there to either receive your certificate or congratulate those that do. 🙂