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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