Children's Aikido Program

NO WEAPONS CLASS
Friday July 3rd
(4th of July observed)

have a happy and safe holiday!

New class in Children's Aikido Program

NEW CLASS for kids in the 9-12 year old class ... 
WEAPONS CLASS FOR KIDS

We'll be working with the wooden practice staff (jo) and wooden practice sword (bokken), learning the basic moves (suburi), forms, and partner forms (kumitachi).  We'll be exploring Japanese calligraphy - brush and ink - as a "sword" practice.  We'll be reading about the lives of famous Japanese swordsmen and swordswomen.  We'll also be learning about the care and maintenance of weapons as we refurbish the wooden jo and bokken. 

Class will be on Fridays from 10 am - 11 am.  There is no extra charge for this class.  Please do wear gis, and bring shoes you can wear outside in the orchard as much of the class will be outside.  This is a more serious class, and requires students to be more serious about their practice. 

Children's Aikido Program

Welcome back to the summer session!
Please note children's classes are now in the mornings, as it gets too hot in the afternoons.
Summer session runs June 16th - August 20th.
New students can join in anytime!

Children's Aikido - Last Day of classes for Spring Session

Spring Session ends today May 28th with a "Play Day" for the Childrne's Aikido Program.
Children may bring a "stuffie" (stuffed animal) from home to class, or we have several fine choices to choose from in the dojo! (Todd the Lion, Haiku the Black Bear, etc.)

Summer session will start Tuesday June 16th with classes switched to morning hours.

CONGRATULATIONS

... to Amber, Maddie, Sydney and Zane for excellent tests!
Amber and Maddie have been promoted to 7th kyu.
Sydney and Zane have been promoted to 6th kyu (blue belt - sempai).

And thank you to everyone who participated; when someone has a good test, it's because all of you helped!