Hashimoto sensei invited us to come to Japan for training in the future and I am please to tell you that an International Aikido
friendship seminar for May 2010 has been arranged. Both Maruyama and Williams sensei have accepted invitations to teach and it will also
include other prominent instructors from Japan.

My first visit to Matsusaka was a step back in time to a part of Japan with traditional and rural atmosphere. Sensei's dojo, 250 tatami mats
on a sprung floor is a great place to practice aikido in 2010, and with nearby dormitory style accommodation promises to be not to heavy
on the wallet.

The seminar itself will run for 3 days followed by some sightseeing to the Ise shrine and historic town of Tatayama - both rarely frequented
by westerners as they are a bit off the beaten track. For those that want to stay on longer visiting Kyoto, Koyasan and Tokyo are also
planned as an extended tour.

Expressions of interest

Information on the seminar has been placed on http://griffithaikido.com and will be updated as the seminar evolves. Please count your pennies, negotiate with your bosses, husbands and wives for the time off and practice in earnest. I invite you to register your interest online (use special link on the website please) as places at the seminar will be quite limited and Sensei wants to ensure there is enough accommodation available for the camp and make arrangements for transfers and sightseeing afterwards.

Danny

 

2.     An Invitation From Capalaba Dojo – Saturday November 22^nd - Reminder

 

Join us to farewell a fantastic year of training. The day will consist of two bokken training sessions with Yuishinkai’s own, Murray Loader. 

Cost will be $25 and that will cover both lessons and a healthy lunch provided by Capalaba Dojo. (Yes, there may be salad)

Families and friends are welcome to come and enjoy the day.

Sat November the 22nd
Norfolk Beach, 
Coochiemudlo Island 
Sessions 10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:00
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bokken)

Ferry times available at http://jp.transinfo.qld.gov.au/Ferries.asp  

 

 

Griffith Aikido Newsletter Editor

Shirin Mohebbi

Email:  shirin(AT)internode.on.net