>Hi All ,
Please find attached details of the latest Aikibudo
Australia cross-training seminar/workshop combining Systema
and aikijujutsu
Regards
Dante


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Hi Catherine,
Many thanks for the notice about Maruyama Sensei's Melbourne
seminar.
Unfortunately for me at  that time this year happens to be
right in the middle
of the  pilgrimage period that I will also  be  training in
Japan . I haven't quite worked out how to be in two places
at once as yet,so again I have to miss out. It seems the
eastern seaboard  of Australia always gets the
  benefits. (Maybe one day if the SA people get past their
petty politics we can get an open minded martial arts  group
of sufficient size to warrant a visit from Maruyama
Sensei.)There are a number of us in SA who would be very
supportive and appreciative of such a visit.  In the
meantime it is expected that another aikijujutsu and systema
seminar/workshop will occur in late Aug or early Sept. Next
time I meet with John Ward Sensei, I will discuss with him
the necessary logistics of the possibilty of having Master
Koretoshi Maruyama
visit Adelaide.

Kind Regards
Dante







> Please find in the 'Files folder' the details and
> registration for Maruyama Sensei's 5-9  October Seminar in
> Melbourne 2007. We encourage everyone to take advantage of
> the  Early bird discount which CLOSES this Saturday on the
> 18th August.
>
> The Melbourne seminar will provide an excellent seminar
> training experience with quality  facilities and training
> space. A full registration package (especially the
> earlybird rate) is  great value providing for 20 hours of
> training over 4 days including an additional FREE 3  hour
> Yuki class with International renown Aikido Yuishinkai
> founder and chief instructor  Master Koretoshi Maruyama.
>
> We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne. Please contact
> us if you have any questions.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Melbourne organisers for the Aikido Yuishinkai
> Australia/NZ Seminar Tour 07
> ________________
> Aikido Yuishinkai Australia - Melbourne Seminar 2007
> seminar.info@...
> Mob. 0418 549 776
> http://aikidobentleigh.com.au
> http://www.aikidoyuishinkai.com
>
>
>

Please find in the 'Files folder' the details and registration for Maruyama
Sensei's 5-9
October Seminar in Melbourne 2007. We encourage everyone to take advantage of
the
Early bird discount which CLOSES this Saturday on the 18th August.

The Melbourne seminar will provide an excellent seminar training experience with
quality
facilities and training space. A full registration package (especially the
earlybird rate) is
great value providing for 20 hours of training over 4 days including an
additional FREE 3
hour Yuki class with International renown Aikido Yuishinkai founder and chief
instructor
Master Koretoshi Maruyama.

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne. Please contact us if you have any
questions.

Kind Regards

Melbourne organisers for the Aikido Yuishinkai Australia/NZ Seminar
Tour 07
________________
Aikido Yuishinkai Australia - Melbourne Seminar 2007
seminar.info@...
Mob. 0418 549 776
http://aikidobentleigh.com.au
http://www.aikidoyuishinkai.com

Please find in the 'Files folder' the details and registration for Maruyama
Sensei's 5-9
October Seminar in Melbourne 2007. We encourage everyone to take advantage of
the
Early bird discount which closes on the 18th August.

The Melbourne seminar will provide an excellent seminar training experience with
quality
facilities and training space. A full registration package (especially the
earlybird rate) is
great value providing for 20 hours of training over 4 days including an
additional FREE 3
hour Yuki class with International renown Aikido Yuishinkai founder and chief
instructor
Master Koretoshi Maruyama.

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne. Please contact us if you have any
questions.

Kind Regards

Melbourne organisers for the Aikido Yuishinkai Australia/NZ Seminar
Tour 07
________________
Aikido Yuishinkai Australia - Melbourne Seminar 2007
seminar.info@...
Mob. 0418 549 776
http://www.aikidoyuishinkai.com

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Aikido_Australia
group.

   File        : /Maruyama Melb Sem Flyer 07.pdf
   Uploaded by : catherine_schnell <aikido@...>
   Description : Maruyama Sensei Melb. Sem 5-9 Oct Rego Info

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Dear Daniel,
  Many thanks for the registration details for the Muruyama
Sensei's visit in Brisbane.
But unfortunately for me at that time I will be in Japan .
We must try and get Maruyama Sensei to Adelaide.I will speak
to John Ward Sensei and see if it can be done. Next Saturday
  we will be hosting a SYSTEMA  seminar in Adelaide .
Please keep in touch.
Kind Regards
Dante




> Please find attached the details for Maruyama Sensei's
> Sept, October   Seminar in Brisbane 2007
>
> Early bird registrations are now available.
> Early bird registrations offer a discount of $40 on the
> door price of   the seminar until the end of July. If you
> are travelling from afar   when combined with travel
> discounts this is up to $100 off,  giving a   total 6 day
> seminar registration of only $195 or the extended weekend
> for only $110
>
> Registrations include lunches and the seminar party. If
> your on a   budget we also offer billeting (but places are
> limited)
>
> best wishes,
> Danny
>
>
> >
> > Please find attached the details for Maruyama Sensei's
> > Sept,   October Seminar in Brisbane 2007. The Australian
> > seminar series   this year will be held in Brisbane and
> > Melbourne and I would like   you to consider adding the
> Brisbane seminar to your itinerary. >
> > Last year we had a fabulous turnout with aikidoka from
> > all around   the country and a few from overseas joining
> > us for the weekend.   This year the seminar runs for the
> > better part of six days in a   much roomier venue just
> > 8km from the city centre. Set in a rural   aspect it
> > also features an outdoor bar (for those serious apre
> training conversations). During each day there will be 5
> > hours of   teaching by Maruyama sensei plus some social
> > activities and   instructor workshops (run by AY
> instructors) as well. >
> > Many Brisbane students are so keen to have you visit
> > that they will   even give you somewhere to stay -
> > please contact our billeting man   Tony Sensei if you
> are interested (see registration form for details) >
> > Seminar registration includes a discount for out of town
> > students   that have far to travel and an early bird
> > discount if you register   early enough. Registration
> > includes lunches for each day and the   seminar dinner
> > as well. Some pictures from last years seminar and
> > dinner can be found on
> http://brisbaneaikido.com/gallery/
> Maruyama2006/Maruyama2006.html >
> > Online registration available
> > http://brisbaneaikido.com/  maruyama2007.html where more
> details on the seminar can also be found >
> >
> > best wishes and look forward to seeing you there,
> > danny
> >
> > --
> > daniel james
> > griffith university aikido club
> > nathan qld 4111, australia
> > http://griffithaikido.com
> > +61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) , +61
> (0)401 683 592 (m) >
> > "..we're continually bombarded with promises of
> > immediate   gratification, instant success, and fast,
> > temporary relief, all of   which lead in exactly the
> wrong direction", G.Leonard >
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>

Please find attached the details for Maruyama Sensei's Sept, October
Seminar in Brisbane 2007

Early bird registrations are now available.
Early bird registrations offer a discount of $40 on the door price of
the seminar until the end of July. If you are travelling from afar
when combined with travel discounts this is up to $100 off,  giving a
total 6 day seminar registration of only $195 or the extended weekend
for only $110

Registrations include lunches and the seminar party. If your on a
budget we also offer billeting (but places are limited)

best wishes,
Danny


>
> Please find attached the details for Maruyama Sensei's Sept,
> October Seminar in Brisbane 2007. The Australian seminar series
> this year will be held in Brisbane and Melbourne and I would like
> you to consider adding the Brisbane seminar to your itinerary.
>
> Last year we had a fabulous turnout with aikidoka from all around
> the country and a few from overseas joining us for the weekend.
> This year the seminar runs for the better part of six days in a
> much roomier venue just 8km from the city centre. Set in a rural
> aspect it also features an outdoor bar (for those serious apre
> training conversations). During each day there will be 5 hours of
> teaching by Maruyama sensei plus some social activities and
> instructor workshops (run by AY instructors) as well.
>
> Many Brisbane students are so keen to have you visit that they will
> even give you somewhere to stay - please contact our billeting man
> Tony Sensei if you are interested (see registration form for details)
>
> Seminar registration includes a discount for out of town students
> that have far to travel and an early bird discount if you register
> early enough. Registration includes lunches for each day and the
> seminar dinner as well. Some pictures from last years seminar and
> dinner can be found on http://brisbaneaikido.com/gallery/
> Maruyama2006/Maruyama2006.html
>
> Online registration available  http://brisbaneaikido.com/
> maruyama2007.html where more details on the seminar can also be found
>
>
> best wishes and look forward to seeing you there,
> danny
>
> --
> daniel james
> griffith university aikido club
> nathan qld 4111, australia
> http://griffithaikido.com
> +61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) , +61 (0)401 683 592 (m)
>
> "..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate
> gratification, instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of
> which lead in exactly the wrong direction", G.Leonard
>








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by way of aikiweb forums

order your certificates now...

http://stores.ebay.com/Creative-Papers-of-Kentucky

;)

--
daniel james
griffith aikido inc.
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) , +61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate
gratification, instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of
which lead in exactly the wrong direction", G.Leonard









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--- In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "aikibudo@..."
<aikibudo@...> wrote:
>Hello Dante sensei

The only response has come from those already in this forum. The
thought is now out there, perhaps it may be expanded upon. Events of
this type are commonplace in Japan, Europe the USA and elsewhere.
Its an initiative of the Doshu and those shihan networks responding
to Aiki expansion today. I believe more bridge building will take
place as time goes on. With media so readily availiable ie.Internet
ect. People and Aiki groups are connecting and sharing more openly
with colourful outcomes, this is the nature of what we are involved
with.
Kind Regards

Chicko.
>
> **********************************************
> >Hi Chicko,
> Have you had much response to your suggestion?
> Kind Regards
> Dante
> Aikibudo Adelaide
> ******************************************
>
> >     Hello all Dojo Cho
> >
> > I would love to see an Aikido event held some where on the
> > Queensland   South East possibly over the course of a full
> > weekend where Aikido  dojo come together unified and
> > sharing in the experience of honoring  one an others
> > Aikido with a Gashuku followed by Embukai and banquet as
> > is often held in Japan.I have always found this manner of
> > presentation  a wonderfully social and stimulating bridge
> > builder. We all know of  one an other so why not get
> > together and enjoy the possibility of  creating something
> > memorable. The only thing is that it would take a  great
> > effort collectivly to pull off. Has any one out there been
> > thinking along these lines lately.?
> >
> > Kind Regards.
> >
> > Chicko.
> > Noosa Heads Fudoshin Dojo.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

**********************************************
>Hi Chicko,
Have you had much response to your suggestion?
Kind Regards
Dante
Aikibudo Adelaide
******************************************

>     Hello all Dojo Cho
>
> I would love to see an Aikido event held some where on the
> Queensland   South East possibly over the course of a full
> weekend where Aikido  dojo come together unified and
> sharing in the experience of honoring  one an others
> Aikido with a Gashuku followed by Embukai and banquet as
> is often held in Japan.I have always found this manner of
> presentation  a wonderfully social and stimulating bridge
> builder. We all know of  one an other so why not get
> together and enjoy the possibility of  creating something
> memorable. The only thing is that it would take a  great
> effort collectivly to pull off. Has any one out there been
> thinking along these lines lately.?
>
> Kind Regards.
>
> Chicko.
> Noosa Heads Fudoshin Dojo.
>
>
>
>

Hi All,
News on the transmission characteristics of Hep B through sweat might
have some implications for practicing our art

cheers,
dan


from http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/
0,20867,21316267-23289,00.html

Hepatitis B virus transmitted by sweat
Adam Cresswell, Health editor
March 03, 2007
SWEAT may transmit the virus that causes hepatitis B - prompting a
warning that people who play contact sports should ensure they are
vaccinated against the potentially dangerous liver disease.
Hepatitis B can lead to liver cirrhosis and cancer in chronic cases,
but until now doctors had thought the virus was mainly transmitted by
infected blood and during sex.
Researchers analysed blood and sweat from 70 Turkish Olympic
wrestlers - none of whom were obviously ill or had antibodies to the
virus - and found the virus circulating in an "occult" or latent form
in the blood of nine of them. All but one also had virus particles in
their sweat, at almost the same concentrations as in their blood.
The researchers, whose results have just been published in the
British Journal of Sports Medicine, said hepatitis B was more
transmissible than HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, because it was
more concentrated in the blood and less easily destroyed than HIV
once outside the body.
On the back of the results, the authors said vaccination against
hepatitis B should be mandatory in all contact sports. Children have
been routinely vaccinated since 2000.

--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) , +61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate
gratification, instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of
which lead in exactly the wrong direction", G.Leonard









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> Hi
Sounds like a great idea, please keep me informed.
If you want to do it in South Australia I would be keen to
support it there as well ... perhaps if successful it could
be expanded to each state??!
Kind Regards
Dante
>     Hello all Dojo Cho
>
> I would love to see an Aikido event held some where on the
> Queensland   South East possibly over the course of a full
> weekend where Aikido  dojo come together unified and
> sharing in the experience of honoring  one an others
> Aikido with a Gashuku followed by Embukai and banquet as
> is often held in Japan.I have always found this manner of
> presentation  a wonderfully social and stimulating bridge
> builder. We all know of  one an other so why not get
> together and enjoy the possibility of  creating something
> memorable. The only thing is that it would take a  great
> effort collectivly to pull off. Has any one out there been
> thinking along these lines lately.?
>
> Kind Regards.
>
> Chicko.
> Noosa Heads Fudoshin Dojo.
>
>
>
>

Hi,  I agree that it is a nice idea.  I'd attend so keep me posted at this
address.

   Cheers,
   Richard, Ki Aikido, Cooparoo dojo.  www.aikidokidojo.com.au



  Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

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Hi Chicko,

Sounds like something nice to strive for!

Our calendar is pretty full (Brisbane Aikido Yuishinkai activities
are on http://aikido.pbwiki.com) but sure there is room in there
somewhere

cheers,
Dan

--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) , +61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate
gratification, instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of
which lead in exactly the wrong direction", G.Leonard



On 20/02/2007, at 8:52 PM, Chicko wrote:

>
> Hello all Dojo Cho
>
> I would love to see an Aikido event held some where on the Queensland
> South East possibly over the course of a full weekend where Aikido
> dojo come together unified and sharing in the experience of honoring
> one an others Aikido with a Gashuku followed by Embukai and banquet as
> is often held in Japan.I have always found this manner of presentation
> a wonderfully social and stimulating bridge builder. We all know of
> one an other so why not get together and enjoy the possibility of
> creating something memorable. The only thing is that it would take a
> great effort collectivly to pull off. Has any one out there been
> thinking along these lines lately.?
>
> Kind Regards.
>
> Chicko.
> Noosa Heads Fudoshin Dojo.
>
>
>
>











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Hello all Dojo Cho

I would love to see an Aikido event held some where on the Queensland
South East possibly over the course of a full weekend where Aikido
dojo come together unified and sharing in the experience of honoring
one an others Aikido with a Gashuku followed by Embukai and banquet as
is often held in Japan.I have always found this manner of presentation
a wonderfully social and stimulating bridge builder. We all know of
one an other so why not get together and enjoy the possibility of
creating something memorable. The only thing is that it would take a
great effort collectivly to pull off. Has any one out there been
thinking along these lines lately.?

Kind Regards.

Chicko.
Noosa Heads Fudoshin Dojo.

Date claimer, Announcing the  Brisbane, Australia Maruyama Sensei
Seminar 2007,

Friday 28th September to Wednesday 3rd October, Mt Gravatt Showgrounds

Website: http://brisbaneaikido.com/maruyama2007.html

> A 6 day seminar with Maruyama Sensei, Founder of Aikido Yuishinkai
> (accompanied by Michael Williams Sensei). An original student of O-
> Sensei and a professional instructor since 1967. The seminar will
> cover aikido arts, daito-ryu roots, weapons lineage and yuki - the
> healing arts of aikido. It also offers a chance to make new friends
> and reconnect with Aikido Yuishinkai friends from near and far. All
> levels and styles of aikido are welcome to attend.(2006 seminar
> pics here)
>
> Following the Brisbane seminar Maruyama sensei will continue his
> tour at Melbourne, New Zealand and Fiji
>
> Registration details
>
> Attendees may register for the 6 day seminar, or for the extended
> weekend(Fri,Sat,Sun). Registrations include lunches and the seminar
> dinner. Casual registrations will only be available for Yuki and
> the Fri,Sat sessions. Estimated full seminar registration $295,
> extended w/end $200. Early birds, pre-registrants, long distance
> travellers and concessions will attract significant discounts.
>
> Download Seminar flyer and registration form (coming soon)
> On-line registration (coming soon)
>
>
> Venue Information
>
> The seminar will be held 9km south of the Brisbane city centre at
> the Hamlyn-Harris Pavillion (more room than 2006), Mt Gravatt Show
> Grounds(map).The seminar dinner will be held again at the fabulous
> Griffith Campus Club
>
> Accomodation
>
> Local accomodation options have good public transport access to the
> venue (Logan road) or contact Tony Neal to enquire about billetting
> +61 (0)411 150 640,
>
> From overseas or out of town, why not stay on after the seminar for
> a holiday downunder, Brisbane is the gateway to the mountains,
> beaches and rainforests of sub-tropical Queensland!

--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) , +61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate
gratification, instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of
which lead in exactly the wrong direction", G.Leonard







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Dave Brown Sensei will be taking a weekend seminar at the Brisbane
Aiki Kai on the weekend 24/25 February.

Class times are Saturday 0900 to 1030, 1045 to 1215, & 1400 to 1600.
Sunday 0900 to 1030 & 1045 to 1215.

Cost is $15 per class or $60 all up.

Venue:  Brisbane Aiki Kai
95 Commercial Road, Newstead.

All welcome.

Inquiries: 0412094654

<http://fudoshindojo.blogspot.com/>
<http://fudoshindojo.blogspot.com/>  Seminar: Chicko Xerri in Newcastle,
Australia, 2/10-2/11/07

Aikido Kenkyukai Australia / Newcastle branch dojo will hold a Gasshuku
on Feb.10th and 11th 2007 with Chicko Xerri sensei, at the Broadmeadows
PCYC on Young Rd.

   Chicko Xerri sensei has studied Aikido uninterupted for 33yrs and is
influenced by the Aikido of his mentor of 23yrs Takeda Yoshinobu Shihan
8th Dan. Yamaguchi Shihan was the teacher of Takeda Shihan and this
seminar is a tribute to him. All Aikido is welcome. Contact details are
on the flyer provided via following the links.



http://fudoshindojo.blogspot.com/ <http://fudoshindojo.blogspot.com/>



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Dear Aikidokas,

I received this from a woman who sent this on to me and another list, at least.
It is a wondefully powerful meditation for self-healing, peace and the beautiful
music by Laura Powers is so evocaive and spiritully uplifting that anyone who
hears, "Dance, 'Till the Rain Bgins" could not but fail to be moved. Please go
to the site and have your speakers on, and, if need be, your micrphone headset
on (if you worry it'll disturb others - but I think it is so soothing, it'll
calm people around you even at a reaonable volume. Your decision!). I am
currently 1st kyu and training for Shodan which, since I will be staying with a
friend in Bonn, Germany, from the begining of pril until the end of June, I
would like to obtain so I can attend a famous dojo in Bonn feeling calmer than
if I had not been doing intensive Aikido with my partner after many years of
irregular sesions (due to study and chronic pain from endometriosis-related
pelvic adhesions, plus surgeries and the way they ensure bed rest and fatigue
for months afterwards which is not conducive to training!). I find the website
below very relaxing, especially before I began a session working to my Shodan
and I hope other Aikidokas on this list will fnid it of some benefit - let me
know if you also find it soothing or how you felt listening to it.

Blessings,
Kharla
aka FieryHawk, HP

P.S. The initials HP, btw, stands for High Priestess and the spiritual
path/religion I was initiated into and made an HP in is known as the tradition
of feminist Dianic witchcraft (more about this can be found through studying
ther books by the woman considered to be the grandmother of this path, beringing
it from Hungary to America, Zsuzsanna Budapest, and to other notbles in the
field such as Diane Stein, Vicki Noble, Jade (author of To Know: A Guide to
Women's Magic and Spirituality, and Barbara G. Walker whose book, The Skeptical
Feminist: Discovering the Virgin, Mother, and Crone (which I purchased at the
start of my second year in my BA degree at the University of Sydney in 1992,
having just taken up Gender Studies (then, unfortunately, called 'Womens'
Studies')) greatly upset my zealous Baptist mother! Everyone who studies Aikido
will find the beauty of Aikido is that is is compatible with all religious and
spiritual paths. For me, it is about harmony and balance (and hara, ki and
kokyu) which is what I find in my Goddess religion (known as feminist Dianic
witchcraft) or my Dianic path, as I often call my spiritual beliefs and
practices (I prefer the term Dianic Occultist and Occultism to the term
witch/witchcraft, largely due to the very negative connotations centuries of
misogynistic propaganda, through the Church from thr Inquisition time
epeciially, onwards, has created, and because what I know and practise goes
beyond the traditional teachings of witchcraft or Wicca). Many women who
identify as Dianics, i.e. Goddess-focused (and who do not believe in the concept
of a male deity who is the Goddesses consort - a female/male mythology most
typical of the majority of pagans, wiccans and witches) actually go into Aikido
more than any of the other available martial arts which I find
interesting....but I have also noticed more women in Aikido classes than in
other martial art traditions. I believe women are more open, in general, to
being able to receive ki so a uke's energy is dealt with by a beginning student
of Aikido who is a woman often with more potential than, at first, a beginning
male student may show...and the emphasis on being able to execute techniques
just as, if not more, effectively, without brute physical force, may appeal to
women (societal conditioning? Nature or nurture? That is a tough question & I
could write a book about it but it's not necessary here!).


"Love comes when manipulation stops; when you think more about the other peron
than about his or her reactions to you.
   When you dare to reveal yourelf fully. When you dare to be vulnerable." - Dr.
Joyce Brothers

----- Original Message -----
[details of lists and ppl sent to besides self erased for privacy reasons]
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 2:51 AM
Subject: A Goddess Meditation



A lovely Goddess Meditation and beautiful music.
Take a moment.
featuring music by Laura Powers.
http://www.selfhealingexpressions.com/goddess_meditation.html



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> I want to announce a new website about Daito-ryu
>Hi All ,
Thank for the email.
If you happen to be visiting Adelaide you would be most
welcome guests at the next AIKIJUJUTSU seminar in Adelaide
on 20 JAN 2007,  details are attached
Kind Regards
Dante


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  Aikijujutsu which includes forums and videos.
>
> http://www.daitoryu.net
>
> ---------------------------------
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>  Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail.
>
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Start the new year in positive way with  the next Aikibudo
Australia
seminar to be held on 20 JAN 2007 in Gilles St Adelaide.

All are welcome if you happen to be visiting South Australia
at that time.
NB there are no fees if you are travelling from interstate
or overseas.
Please find attached info page...

OR GO TO www.aikibudo.com.au


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  Aikido Kenkyukai International Fudoshin Dojo Noosa Heads
> will conduct  Dan Gradings September and October.
>
> Further Information at www.aikido-fudoshin.com (in the
> Blog)
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Hi All,
There is a Systema seminar in Brisbane next weekend, with an
experienced instructor visiting from the HQ in Canada, hosted by
Andrew Seyderhelm at the Brisbane Systema club (which has a good
relationship with Griffith Aikido) and is a pretty co-operative
atmosphere to train in.

Systema has remarkable similarities to aiki principles though the
lineage is quite different. It comes from the SPETZ armed forces from
the russian states, trade your hakama for some combat pants an you'll
fit right in. There are rumors that its origins might have been
influenced by  East Asian arts (some speculate much like the aiki
arts some think).

Anyway encourage you to check it out...alas I'm away for the w/
end...sigh...

http://www.systemaaustralia.com/DaveMerrellSeminar.html


cheers,
danny

PS sorry for the late notice..have been away
--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate gratification,
instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in
exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard







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Hi fellow aikidoka,

I just wanted to share an exciting experience I have had while in
Chiang Mai Thailand. With Sombat Sensei away in Chaing Rai for a
while I have been given the opportunity to lecture here at the
Chiang Mai University.

I guess what most surprised me was a glimpse of what it is like to
teach Aikido in a country where I am not a native speaker of the
language. Without the ability to explain, something that seems very
western to do, the training is quite interesting, like raw Aikido
without the embellishments ;-). I noticed that the students watch
intensely and copy exactly what you are doing. I guess it's sort of
like missing one of the 5 senses. That is, the other 4 seem to be
heightened. I this regard and with Aikido being a body art, to be
able to feel the technique or form becomes very important.

The students here are so devoted to their training with students
arriving up to 45mins before class and training classes going for as
long as they can, sometimes 3+ hours. It's winter here at the
moment, but I would say, even in the open air dojo that it is
similar to summer in Brisbane. Their thirst is insatiable, a very
wonderful thing to experience. As with all Asian dojo's that I have
had the pleasure of training in, their sense of community is
amazing. The feeling of family, for want of a better word, is very
apparent.

I encourage any student that travels to Asia to Take Your Gi! ;-)

Aikido for me is truly a way to understand the oneness of our
existence and I am extremely thankful for this new experience in my
lifelong journey.


Adrian Xavier
Seisin Dojo
www.kisociety.com.au
*Come and visit, all are welcome*

Hi All,

A great seminar in Brisbane this w/end just past with aikidoka from
all around Brisbane and the country as well joining us for some
training.
Some pictures (from a variety of sources) from the Brisbane Aikido
Yuishinkai Seminar with Koretoshi Maruyama Sensei are can be found on
http://brisbaneaikido.com/gallery.html

best wishes,
Danny

--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate gratification,
instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in
exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard







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For those of you who knew him, Ed Watkins, retired firefighter and yoga
teacher, died this week.

Ed, who sold up his house in Eastwood and moved to mangrove Mountain,
lived in a small cabin
on the hill overlooking the yoga Ashram there.

He was a student of the late John Gay sensei (AAA) and had taught
Tomiki-style Aikido at
Willoughby Park Centre, and later to Yoga students at the Mangrove
Mountain centre.

Ed and I both started learning Tomiki Aikido together way back in 1978.

Ed's funeral will be held at 10am this Tuesday, at the McKay Family
Funeral Home,
Pacific Highway at Palmdale, New South Wales. (Enquiries to: 02
4362-2733.)

Ed's death mentioned in my blog. <http://davo-in-sydney.blogspot.com/>







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Sensei Michael Williams Pre Seminar Visit

Sensei Williams, International Chief Instructor Aikido Yuishinkai
will visit Cleveland Dojo to teach a class and conduct several Dan
Grades.

Location
	 Cleveland Dojo
	 Edgar Harley Pavilion
	 Long Street
	 Cleveland

Date
	 Sat Sept 23 2006

Times
	 Class
		 9.30am – 12.00md

	 Grades
		 Commence 1.00pm
		 (Ukes needed for Grades please)

Cost
	 $25.00 (inc lunch)
		 Lunch will be Subway Sandwiches

Further Details
	 Thom Hansen
	 aikido@...
	 Ph 0419 023 700

Dinner After
	 Sands Hotel
	 Middle Street
	 Cleveland
	 Back desk
	 (This is a pay as you order venue)


This is Sensei's First visit back in Australia since his move to Fiji
and looks
Forward to seeing you all again.

Dear Aikidoka,
Preparations are going well for the Brisbane Koretoshi Maruyama
Sensei Seminar October 5th-8th, at Griffith University. With over 50
(53 at last count) people now registered for the seminar we have
replaced our viewing area with additional mats to allow an additional
10 registrations. Please contact us to secure your place now.

If you are coming to the seminar and are planning on bringing
additional guests to the dinner please let us know for catering
purposes. The dinner venue will be at the fabulous Griffith Campus
club which we have booked out for the evening and includes a live
band. http://www.griffithcampusclub.com.au

Full details are on http://griffithaikido.com/aikidoevents.html
Please down load the seminar flyer and mail in or present in person
your registration and accompanying payment to secure your place


best wishes,
Danny

PS other Seminar venues include Byron Bay, Sydney, Melbourne and
Auckland - see website for details


--
daniel james
griffith university aikido club
nathan qld 4111, australia
http://griffithaikido.com
+61 (0)7 3735 5036 (w), +61 (0)7 3735 5384(f) ,
+61 (0)401 683 592 (m)

"..we're continually bombarded with promises of immediate gratification,
instant success, and fast, temporary relief, all of which lead in
exactly
the wrong direction", G.Leonard







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I want to announce a new website about Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu which includes
forums and videos.

http://www.daitoryu.net

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Aikido Kenkyukai International Fudoshin Dojo Noosa Heads will conduct
Dan Gradings September and October.

Further Information at www.aikido-fudoshin.com (in the Blog)

Sensei Michael Williams Pre Seminar Visit

Sensei Williams, International Chief Instructor Aikido Yuishinkai
will visit Cleveland Dojo to teach a class and conduct several Dan
Grades.

Location
	 Cleveland Dojo
	 Edgar Harley Pavilion
	 Long Street
	 Cleveland

Date
	 Sat Sept 23

Times
	 Class
		 9.30am – 12.00md

	 Grades
		 Commence 1.00pm
		 (Ukes needed for Grades please)

Cost
	 $25.00 (inc lunch)
		 Lunch will be Subway Sandwiches

Further Details
	 Thom Hansen
	 aikido@...
	 Ph 0419 023 700

Dinner After
	 Sands Hotel
	 Middle Street
	 Cleveland
	 Back desk
	 (This is a pay as you order venue)


This is Sensei's First visit back in Australia since his move to Fiji
and looks
Forward to seeing you all again.