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May AikiWeb Columns Now Available May AikiWeb Columns Now Available From: Jun Akiyama posted on 13. May 2008, 03:23pm URL:http://www.aikiweb.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75 We have four great AikiWeb Columns from George Ledyard, Lynn Seiser, Ross Robertson, and "The Mirror" for you this month. As always, please be sure to leave your thoughts and comments below the columns! To read the columns and to participate in their discussions, please click here. [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item Aikikai Shihan Terry Ezra, 6th dan in Houston, 6/7-6/8/2008 Aikikai Shihan Terry Ezra, 6th dan in Houston, 6/7-6/8/2008 From: Jorge Garcia posted on 13. May 2008, 03:23pm URL:http://www.shudokanaikido.com/seminar/ The Shudokan Aikido Association is pleased to announce a seminar with Shihan Terry Ezra, 6th dan Aikikai on June 7-8, 2008. Ezra Shihan has studied Aikido and healing arts for over 40 years. Born on the Wirral, Merseyside in 1945 he began training in Aikido as a teenager. He has continued his studies since with various Japanese teachers. In January 2006 Terry Ezra received promotion to Shihan from Hombu Dojo, Aikido World Headquarters. Ezra Shihan is respected throughout the British Isles and many other parts of the world for the quality of his instruction. He has taught in other countries such as Ireland, Greece, Norway, Bulgaria, Poland, Tenerife , Holland, Russia, South Africa and Colombia and is renowned for his understanding and sensitivity. His life is dedicated to the development of the human consciousness and the spreading of peace and harmony through his intensive training and teaching of Aikido. For more information, call 281-630-0361 or email Jorge Garcia at aikifudoshin@hotmail.com Everyone is welcome. [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item Update of the USAF Shihan list Update of the USAF Shihan list From: Jim Baker posted on 9. May 2008, 07:29am URL:http://www.aikidoeast.com/aikidoeast/certified_instructors/certified_instructors.html The United States Aikido Federation has updated its list of certified Shihans. There are now twenty Shihans in the USAF. [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item Toshiro Suga, 6th Dan Aikikai, in Edinburgh 31st May - 1st June Toshiro Suga, 6th Dan Aikikai, in Edinburgh 31st May - 1st June From: Scott Reed posted on 9. May 2008, 07:29am URL:http://www.edinburghaikido.co.uk Toshiro Suga will be giving his annual course in Edinburgh, Scotland over the weekend of the 31st May/ 1st June. Toshiro began aikido in 1968 at Hombu Dojo and now resides in France, teaching under the direction of Tamura Sensei. All welcome - please bring aikido weapons and valid insurance. [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item Early Registration for USAF Summer Camp 2008 Early Registration for USAF Summer Camp 2008 From: Jun Akiyama posted on 7. May 2008, 07:10am URL:http://www.usaikifed.com/2008Camp.aspx I just received the following from Laura Pavlick of Aikido East: This is a reminder that the early registration period for Summer Camp 2008 ends May 31st. You can register by mailing in your forms which are available online at www.usaikifed.com, or by registering online at the same site. There are 2 great choices for airconditioned accommodations this year. The suites are 4 single bedrooms with a large common area, a shared bathroom, a refrigerator and a microwave. The apartments are 2 double bedrooms, a common area, a shared bathroom and a kitchen. As you can see, there are no traditional "dorms" so we hope that everyone will be comfortable. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 860-567-2416. Thank you for taking advantage of the early registration - it both saves you money and helps us organize a great event. Sincerely, Laura Pavlick Director of Operations [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item Yasuhisa Inaba Shihan in Victoria, BC, 5/10-5/11 Yasuhisa Inaba Shihan in Victoria, BC, 5/10-5/11 From: Conrad Gustafson posted on 7. May 2008, 07:10am URL:http://www.astandingwave.com/aikido Victoria Family Aikido, a branch dojo of Calgary Aikikai, is pleased to announce that Yasuhisa Inaba Shihan of Calgary will be teaching a seminar in Victoria, BC on the weekend of May 10 - 11. Morning classes will be for all ages and abilities, including young children, parents and grandparents. Afternoon classes will be for adults and teenagers only (beginners welcome). There will be a children's movement workshop in the afternoon for families whose adults wish to train in the afternoon. [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item Body awareness methods in Aikido training-- June 14, Columbus Body awareness methods in Aikido training-- June 14, Columbus From: Paul Linden posted on 7. May 2008, 07:09am URL:http://www.being-in-movement.com/events.htm This Aikido workshop will focus on how to use body awareness exercises drawn from Being In Movement® mindbody training to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Aikido defense techniques and deepen Aikido practice as a meditative process. paullinden@aol.com http://www.being-in-movement.com/events.htm [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item AikiWeb Raffle for Mary Heiny Sensei - Winners Announced AikiWeb Raffle for Mary Heiny Sensei - Winners Announced From: Jun Akiyama posted on 2. May 2008, 11:03am URL:http://www.aikiweb.com/raffle The Raffle is now over! We managed to raise $4,325.60 through ticket sales (448 tickets minus PayPal fees), but I'm going to go ahead and bumped up the contribution to a nice, even $4,500! I want to thank all of the generous donors who contributed over 80 prizes to the raffle as well as the over 100 people who purchased tickets. This raffle was a wonderful success due to all of your support, contributions, and participation! The list of raffle winners may be seen here. [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item Weapons Seminar in Modesto, CA 5/24-5/25/2008 Weapons Seminar in Modesto, CA 5/24-5/25/2008 From: Connie Arthur posted on 2. May 2008, 11:01am URL:http://www.aikidoofmodesto.org Aikido of Modesto is hosting it's annual Weapons Seminar on May 24 & 25, 2008, on the beautiful Tuolumne River. The two day seminar, including food and camping is only $60. Such a deal! We have 5th dan instructors such as Julio Toribio of Monterey, CA and Ken Nisson of Modesto. This is a family oriented weekend, and spouses and children are welcome. See our website, aikidoofmodesto.org for more details, or call 209-985-3354. Keiko starts at 10 am both days. [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item Grand Opening for Dojo in Maple Park, IL, 7/20/2008 Grand Opening for Dojo in Maple Park, IL, 7/20/2008 From: Michael Hopkins posted on 2. May 2008, 11:01am URL:http://www.aikidoofmodesto.org Dojo Address: 9N321 Barron Road Maple Park, IL 60151 It is truly a great pleasure to announce that the Westwind Center for Aikido and Traditional Japanese Weaponry will celebrate its grand opening on July 20th, 2008, and to invite all interested friends and aikidoka to celebrate the opening ceremony in beautiful, rural Kane County. This dojo is the culmination of a dream to create a retreat center available to all practitioners of aikido, regardless of affiliation or style, and to share traditional Japanese weapons styles with those who are interested. It is a space intended to break down barriers, and to foster friendship through shared training and camaraderie, especially in seminars and intensive workshops. The Westwind Center for Aikido and Traditional Japanese Weaponry is located in rural Maple Park, about twelve miles northeast of DeKalb, IL; a five-thousand square-foot training facility fixed in a gorgeous Midwest landscape of vast fields and open sky. The dojo is comprised of a sixty-six tatami training quarter with a finished shomen and kamidana, spacious social area and kitchen, men and women’s locker rooms, and showers. The sixteen-foot ceilings are great for all types of weapons, so go ahead and bring your jo and bokken. Construction and design have all been performed by members of our aikido family. In addition, the calligraphy that decorates the shomen has been generously provided by Mrs. Michiko Hamasaki, of Yokohama, Japan, one of the few masters of “daijikigo,” the giant calligraphy style. The dojo is headed by Dr. Russell Bodner (Sandan—Aikikai), teaching aikido under the direction of Mr. Tetsutaka Sugawara (Nanadan—Aikikai) of Machida City, Japan. So please, come out for a day of food, fellowship and training, and celebrate the grand opening of the Westwind Center for Aikido and Traditional Japanese Weaponry. Those attending are invited to camp out on the fifteen-acre estate; sleeping in the dojo is also available. The Schedule of events is as follows: 10:00am—Grounds Open 11:00am—Opening Ceremony 11:30am—Ribbon Cutting and Dojo Tour 12:00pm—Lunch 1:00pm—Katori Shinto-ryu Demonstration 1:45pm—Aikido Friendship Class Taught by Attending Instructors (Breaks Intermittently) 3:45—Aikido Weapons Class 5:15pm—Happy Hour & Potluck [Discussion and Comments] Submit an Aikido News Item

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