posted May 15, 2013, 3:53 AM by Edward Borrego
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We are happy to announce our 1st seminar featuring Lorraine DiAnne
Sensei! DiAnne Sensei, 6th dan, shihan, is the chief instructor of Westside Aikido in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
To Pre-Register please Click Here. The form will open in a new window.
When: June 29 - 30
Saturday Schedule
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Sunday Schedule
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| 10:00-11:00 |
General Practice
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10:00-11:15 |
General Practice
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| 11:15-12:15 |
Weapons Practice
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11:30-12:45 |
Weapons Practice
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| 12:15-2:00 |
Lunch Break
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| 2:00-3:00 |
General Practice
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Weapons Practice
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General Practice
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Fees: Both Days $95 ($80 if pre-registered), Saturday Only $70 ($60 if pre-registered), and Sunday Only $35 ($30 if pre-registered)
Where: Multipurpose Room in the I. King Jordan Student Academic Center at Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
University Entrance: 800 Florida Ave NE
Metrorail
Gallaudet University is a short walk from the NoMa-Gallaudet University Metro stop on the Red Line.
Metrobus
Driving
Click Here for Driving Directions to Gallaudet University
All levels of experience and styles are welcome!
Please bring your own bokken and jo to participate in the weapons classes.
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"DiAnne Sensei has been doing aikido for over 40 years. She first studied with Tai Unno at University of Massachusetts in 1970. and later trained under Mitsunari Kanai and Yoshimitsu Yamada Senseis. She traveled to Japan in 1976 for training at Aikikai Hombu Dojo where also received private training from Kazuo Chiba. She returned to the U. S. in 1979 and opened Amherst Aikikai with Paul Sylvain. She was invited to become chief instructor of Aikido of Berkeley in 1985 to replace the late Steve Sasaki. She returned to the eastern U. S. in 1987 and opened her own dojo, Westside Aikido, in Springfield, Massachusetts in October of 1988. She is a member of U.S. Aikido Federation Western Region teaching committee and also holds a 6th dan in Iaido.
"When you take ukemi for somebody, you have to attack them for real. And when you attack somebody, you give your life. It's like you forget about holding back anything, it's just about you and your giving."
--- Lorraine DiAnne Sensei
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posted Feb 27, 2013, 6:27 PM by Mike Martin
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updated May 15, 2013, 4:03 AM
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As we move into Spring, aikido seminar season is once again arriving! Attending seminars is a good way to check the status of your aikido,
plus see something new and different from your regular practice. Too many
seminars are being held to list them individually on this webpage;
below are some of the major events for 2013 in chronological order:
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posted Mar 11, 2012, 8:07 AM by Mike Martin
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updated Apr 29, 2012, 3:18 PM
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With the end of winter approaching and the return of warmer weather, the
aikido seminar season has arrived. Almost every weekend this spring and
summer, some organization or dojo is holding an aikido seminar.
Attending seminars is a good way to check the status of your aikido,
plus see something new and different from your regular practice. Too many
seminars are being held to list them individually on this webpage;
below are some of the major events for 2012 in chronological order:
Date
| Seminar
| For More Information
| April 6-8
| Endo Sensei in Toronto, Canada
| Contact Greg Angus (416-471-5976; GregZanin@aol.com)
| April 9-11
| Endo Sensei in Montreal, Canada
| Contact Greg Angus (416-471-5976; GregZanin@aol.com)
| May 11-13
NEW!
| Henry Kono Sensei in Winchester, Virginia
| http://www.capitalaikido.org/pdf/Kono2012Seminar.pdf | June 8-13
| Birankai Summer Camp at Sarah Lawrence College,
Bronxville, NY;
Instructors: Chiba Sensei, Miyamoto Sensei, Yamada
Sensei | http://www.birankai.org/summercamp/
| July 27-29
| Capital Aikido Federation Gasshuku, Location TBD
| http://www.capitalaikikai.org/events.html | July 29-August 4
| USAF Summer Camp in Galloway, New Jersey;
Instructors: Osawa Sensei and Yamada Sensei
| https://www.facebook.com/pages/USAF-Summer-Camp/260768710114 | November 2-4
| Endo Sensei in Washington, DC; Location TBD
| http://www.capitalaikikai.org/events.html |
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posted Feb 7, 2012, 4:37 PM by Mike Martin
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updated Feb 7, 2012, 4:44 PM
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If you have ever thought about trying Aikido, join us in March for a Four-Week Introduction to Aikido course. Each Thursday, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, we will cover the basics and help you discover if Aikido is right for you. Additionally, you can stay and watch our regular Aikido class immediately following from 8:00 to 9:00 PM. When: March 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Where: Upper Parish Hall of St. Monica & St. James Church at 222 8th Street NE. Detailed DirectionsCost: Just $40 for all 4 classes! Please contact us if you have any questions. |
posted Nov 27, 2011, 7:01 AM by Mike Martin
On November 4-6, 2011, a delegation from Capitol Hill Aikikai attended the Hong Kong Aikido Association's 40th anniversary seminar in Hong Kong. Among the 10 guest instructors for the seminar were Waka Sensei from Hombu Dojo, Somemiya Sensei from Hombu Dojo, Fukakusa Sensei from Thailand, Minegishi Sensei from Guam, and Ng Sensei from Singapore. Pictured from Left to Right: Joe, Edward, Mike, Meipo, and Liz. |
posted Sep 10, 2011, 2:29 PM by Mike Martin
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updated Sep 10, 2011, 2:35 PM
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Over the next two weekends, Capitol Hill Aikikai will have an informational booth at local street festivals.
The first is the H Street Festival from Noon to 7
PM, Saturday, September 17. For more information about the festival, see
its website:
The second is the Barracks Row / 8th Street Festival to be held from 11 AM to 5 PM, Saturday, September 24. Its website is: Members of Capitol Hill Aikikai will be at the
booth to answer your questions about aikido and our dojo. Please stop
by to see us, and to enjoy the street festivals! |
posted May 31, 2011, 4:09 PM by Mike Martin
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updated May 31, 2011, 4:12 PM
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Capital Aikikai and its associated dojos are holding a weekend seminar on July 29 -31 in Fredericksburg, VA. Potomac Aikikai is organizing the event; the seminar is being held at Shin Dojo. For more information, see http://www.potomacaikikai.org/events.html. The United States Aikido Federation is holding its annual week-long summer camp from July 31 to August 6 at the Dolce Seaview Hotel and Resort in Galloway, NJ. For more information, see http://usafaikidonews.com/summer-camp/. Finally, the Hong Kong Aikido Association -- where Meipo and Mike trained for many years -- is holding its 40th anniversary seminar from November 4 to 6 in Hong Kong. "Waka Sensei" (the son of the current Doshu) and several prominent shihan from around Asia will be teaching. For more information, go to http://www.aikido.com.hk/40anniversary.htm. If enough people are interested, we may try to organize a group trip. |
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