Aikido Hawaii: News and Announcements

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Upcoming Seminars and Announcements

This page is for recent upcoming seminars and training information. We're happy to post your Aikido and Hawaii related news and announcements. Submissions from all students of Aikido, regardless of style or affiliation, are welcomed. Contact us to submit your postings.

Dan Harden in Hawaii 2013
"Internal training, Aiki, and empowering Aikido" Sponsored by the Aikido Sangenkai Oahu: July 5th - 7th 2013 Big Island: July 12th - 14th 2013 Oahu: December 6th - 8th 2013 Big Island: December 13th - 15th 2013 *Big Island workshops subject to minimum attendance requirement. Bodywork Seminars: Ancient traditions - Modern combatives, Dan Harden's seminar schedule website. These workshops are a continuing series of workshops held here in Hawaii since 2010 exploring internal power and aiki as a basis for martial movement . The material covered; while benefiting aikido greatly will not be "specific" to just the aiki arts like Aikido and Daito ryu, but any grappling or striking art, so teachers from other disciplines are welcome. Please contact the Aikido Sangenkai for further information.

Dan Harden in Hawaii 2013

"Internal training, Aiki, and empowering Aikido"

Sponsored by the Aikido Sangenkai

Oahu: July 5th - 7th 2013
Big Island: July 12th - 14th 2013
Oahu: December 6th - 8th 2013
Big Island: December 13th - 15th 2013

*Big Island workshops subject to minimum attendance requirement.

Bodywork Seminars: Ancient traditions - Modern combatives, Dan Harden's seminar schedule website.

These workshops are a continuing series of workshops held here in Hawaii since 2010 exploring internal power and aiki as a basis for martial movement .

The material covered; while benefiting aikido greatly will not be "specific" to just the aiki arts like Aikido and Daito ryu, but any grappling or striking art, so teachers from other disciplines are welcome.

Please contact the Aikido Sangenkai for further information.

June 8th - June 9th 2013: 50th anniversary of the Aikido of Hawaii International Kailua Dojo (Inaka Dojo)
The Aikido of Hawaii International Kailua Dojo (Inaka Dojo) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a joint seminar with Igarashi Dojo, who will be celebrating their 30th anniversary. Welcome Meeting：07 June (Fri) 6:00pm (Miramar at Waikiki Hotel)　 Seminar Location：Miramar at Waikiki Hotel Ballroom (Large Hall, ~ 250 mats) June 8 (Sat): １．10:00 ~ 11:00 Shirakawa Katsutoshi Shihan (7th dan) and Oiwake Takuya Shihan (7th dan) ２．11:15 ~ 12:15 Igarashi Kazuo Shihan (7th dan) ３．13:30 ~ 14:30 Urban Shihan (6th dan) and Oshiyama Azuma Shihan (7th dan) ４．14:45 ~ 15:45 Robert Kubo Shihan (7th dan) June 9 (Sun): ５．10:00 ~ 11:00 Arai Toshiyuki Shihan (8th dan) ６．11:15 ~ 12:15 Kobayashi Yasuo Shihan (8th dan) Demonstration: 09 June (Sun) 12:30 ~ 13:15 (Miramar Hotel) ＊Instructor Shihans and representatives from each country will demonstrate Banquet: 08 June (Sat) 18:00 ~ 20:00 (Moana Surfrider Waikiki) 2nd party (Karaoke)： 08 June (Sat) 20:30 ~ 22:00 (optional) Place: Miramar Hotel Karaoke Room Fees: US$300 (Seminar fee: US$120; Banquet Fee: US$100; Welcome Meeting US$30; Celebration fee: US$50. Please note that the cost for drinks at the welcome meeting and banquet are not included) Contact Aikido of Hawaii International Kailua Dojo (Inaka Dojo) for details.

June 8th - June 9th 2013: 50th anniversary of the Aikido of Hawaii International Kailua Dojo (Inaka Dojo)

The Aikido of Hawaii International Kailua Dojo (Inaka Dojo) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a joint seminar with Igarashi Dojo, who will be celebrating their 30th anniversary.

Welcome Meeting：07 June (Fri) 6:00pm (Miramar at Waikiki Hotel)　
Seminar Location：Miramar at Waikiki Hotel Ballroom (Large Hall, ~ 250 mats)

June 8 (Sat):
１．10:00 ~ 11:00 Shirakawa Katsutoshi Shihan (7th dan) and Oiwake Takuya Shihan (7th dan)
２．11:15 ~ 12:15 Igarashi Kazuo Shihan (7th dan)
３．13:30 ~ 14:30 Urban Shihan (6th dan) and Oshiyama Azuma Shihan (7th dan)
４．14:45 ~ 15:45 Robert Kubo Shihan (7th dan)

June 9 (Sun):
５．10:00 ~ 11:00 Arai Toshiyuki Shihan (8th dan)
６．11:15 ~ 12:15 Kobayashi Yasuo Shihan (8th dan)

Demonstration: 09 June (Sun) 12:30 ~ 13:15 (Miramar Hotel)
＊Instructor Shihans and representatives from each country will demonstrate

Banquet: 08 June (Sat) 18:00 ~ 20:00 (Moana Surfrider Waikiki)
2nd party (Karaoke)： 08 June (Sat) 20:30 ~ 22:00 (optional)
Place: Miramar Hotel Karaoke Room

Fees: US$300 (Seminar fee: US$120; Banquet Fee: US$100; Welcome Meeting US$30; Celebration fee: US$50. Please note that the cost for drinks at the welcome meeting and banquet are *not* included)

Contact Aikido of Hawaii International Kailua Dojo (Inaka Dojo) for details.

June 15th - June 16th 2013: 25th Anniversary of Aiki Kai o Kona with Takeshi Yamashima Sensei

Takeshi Yamashima, 7th dan Aikikai, will be instructing at the 25th Anniversary of the Aiki Kai o Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii

Takeshi Yamashima was a long-time student of Seigo Yamaguchi and was often assigned to attend O-Sensei during the last years of his life. He instructs at the Chiyoda-ku Aikikai, Minami Tanaka Dojo, and the Nerima Aikido Rengokai Dojo, and can usually be found at Aikikai Hombu morning practice. He is also licensed in Yagyu Shinkage Ryu. A group of his students will be accompanying him from Japan.

View some pictures of Takeshi Yamashima Sensei's 2012 visit to Hawaii.

See Takeshi Yamashima Sensei on YouTube.

Download application form (.doc format): Adult | Youth

Saturday & Sunday June 15 & 16, 2013 at
Kekuaokalani Gym
75-5530 Kuakini Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(Old Airport - adjacent to Kona Community Aquatic Center)

CLASSES (Schedule remains subject to change)

Saturday June 15

9:30 am - 10:30 am
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Lunch - Provided
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Public Demonstration
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Youth Oriented

Celebration dinner to follow at Kekuaokalani Gym (included)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunday June 16

10:00 am - 11:00 am
11:15 am - 12:15 pm

FEES
Adult - $95.00 Youth - $45.00 Youth: Special Single Class - Free
Lunch – non-practicers: $10.00
Dinner – non-practicers: $20.00

Please send in your application and payment to Aiki Kai o Kona:

PO Box 1712, Kailua-Kona, 96745
email: aikikaiokona@hawaii.rr.com
808-325-7501

Please let us know if you need assistance with accommodations or transportation.
Hotel suggestions:
KONA SEASIDE (808 329-2455): Kamaaina - $90, Big Island Senior (over age 50) - $75
ROYAL KONA RESORT (808 329-3111): Kamaaina - $115 w/parking
KING KAMEHAMEHA’S KONA BEACH (808 329-2911): Kamaaina - $129

June 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th 2013: Takeshi Yamashima Sensei on Oahu
Monday, June 17th: Windward Aikido Club from 7:00pm Tuesday, June 18th: The Aikido Ohana from 6:00pm Wednesday, June 19th: Aikido of Honolulu from 7:00pm Thursday, June 20th: Aikido of Honolulu from 7:00pm

June 21st - June 23rd 2013: The Aikido Ohana 31st Gasshuku
The Aikido Ohana 31st Gasshuku Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens Guest Instructor Takeshi Yamashima Sensei June 21st to 23rd, 2013 Contact Ron Tagami 3876456 kanealii2222@yahoo.com for information

August 18th 2013: Hawaii Aikido Federation Summer Seminar
The Hawaii Aikido Federation will be holding their annual summer seminar at the Hongwanji Mission School gymnasium, 1728 Pali Highway from 9:00am. Details TBA.

November 1st - November 3rd 2013: Aikido Training with Mariko Takamizo Shihan
Aikido Renshinkan and Hawaii Betsuin Aikido Club will again sponsor the The Aikido Training Seminar with Hombu Dojo Shihan Mariko Takamizo. Training will be on Nov 1, 2, 3, at the Honganji Mission School Gymnasium. More information and registration form in early fall.