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Thursday, 18th September 2008
CONTENTS:
1. No Adult Classes At Nathan Dojo During Maruyama Sensei Seminar
2. Aikikids Classes Still On During Annual Seminar
3. Greetings From Capalaba Dojo
4. Class Time Changes For Nathan Dojo
1. No Adult Classes At Nathan Dojo During Maruyama Sensei Seminar
Please be aware that there will be no adult classes at our Nathan dojo for the duration of the Brisbane Seminar 25th – 28th September inclusive. That means the classes that would normally be held on Thursday night 25th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September are cancelled. The Saturday morning children’s classes will proceed as normal with Steve Mitchell Sensei.
2. Aikikids Classes Still On During Annual Seminar
Hi everyone
The Maruyama Sensei seminar is on September 24th to 28th. Adults’ classes at Nathan dojo will not be on during this time.
This notice is to advise that all Nathan kids’ classes will still run on Saturday 27th (teens will join Aikikids):
Aikinippers: 8.30am to 9.15am
Aikikids: 9.30am to 10.15am
Aikiteens: 9.30am to 10.15am
However, if you’re interested in your child meeting Maruyama Sensei, Craig Ellis from Capalaba Dojo is arranging an opportunity for Brisbane children training with Aikido Yuishinkai to meet with Sensei, on Saturday morning of the 27th – sorry, can’t help the clash.
Please get in contact with me at steve@... or ring 0432 269 534 if you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity.
Steve Mitchell
3. Greetings From Capalaba Dojo
Koretoshi Maruyama Sensei will be hosting the Brisbane Aikido Yuishinkai seminar at Capalaba High School Assembly Hall (
It is encouraged that Aikikids attend a ‘meet & greet’ session that has been organised with Maruyama Sensei for 09:00am sharp on the 27th September. The children need to be in uniform for a group photo.
There is no cost involved. It is an opportunity for the children to meet the head of Aikido Yuishinkai.
Craig Ellis
4. Class Time Changes For Nathan Dojo
Some people have asked for some clarification about the impact of proposed class time changes. The changes take effect on Thursday 2nd October. The effect of the Tuesday & Thursday night changes means that everyone will attend class from 6.30 to 8.00pm and then bow out. The classes will be split into smaller groups as necessary, much the same as we do now. At 8.00pm we are introducing a brand new 1hour class for intermediates (yellow & orange belts) and seniors (green belt and above).
Tuesday night
A basics class for all grades will run from 6.30-8.00pm. The class will be split if / when required. Beginners, with their own instructor, will operate concurrently from 6.30-8.00pm. At 8.00pm everyone will finish and bow out. From 8.00-9.00pm a new class will begin only for those 5th kyu and above, which will be taninzugake in its basic and more advanced forms. (Basic taninzugake for beginners and white belts will be conducted from 12.00-12.30pm on Saturday mornings)
Thursday night
A general class for all grades will be run from 6.30-8.00pm. The class will be split as necessary much the same as happens now. Beginners, with their own instructor, will operate concurrently from 6.30-8.00pm. At 8.00pm everyone will finish and bow out. From 8.00-9.00pm a new class will begin only for those 5th kyu and above, which will consist of weapons practice in more advanced forms. (Basic weapon drills and katas for beginners and white belts will be conducted as part of the Sunday class)
Weekends
The Saturday morning class will run from 10.30am-12.30pm in much the same way as it does now with basic taninzugake practice conducted from 12.00-12.30pm. It will continue to be taught by Ben Tan Sensei. The Sunday morning class which is now a Ki class only, will become part Ki training and part weapons training. The class will run from 10.30-12.30am and will continue to be taught by Steve Dows Sensei.
I hope this make it a little clearer.
Shirin Mohebbi
Email: shirin(AT)internode.on.net
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