Denver Aikikai is tremendously proud to announce that Dojo-cho Edgar Johansson sensei received the rank of godan (5th degree black belt) at the 2017 Kagami Biraki. We are honored by the aikido community and grateful for his leadership in and out of the dojo.
Here’s to a year of bounty and learning, discipline and joy. Join us in 2017! Beginner’s class is underway and kyu tests will be held at the end of February!
Dates:
Saturday-Wednesday, November 12-16, 2016
Times:
Saturday: 12PM to 7:30 PM
Sunday 10AM to 6PM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9AM to 5PM
Details:
Take your practice to the next level as we explore kick-your-asana conditioning. Inversion training and awesome acrobatic techniques. We will build progressively towards hand to hand and standing acrobatics. Please check out the prerequisite video. This week is not for the faint of heart.
Skills covered:
Solar AcroYoga Asana sequence, Strength training elements, Alignment, balance and endurance in inversions, Spotting techniques, Specialized Acrobatic flying groups (2 bases, 2 flyers), Foot-to-Hand, Hand-to-Hand, and 2-High Acrobatics
Prerequisites:
Please watch the You Tube Video
If you come the first day and are not prepared you may be asked to not participate because of group safety. You will be refunded your payment.
Pricing:
$480 when you pre-register by 10/15/16
$550 (after Oct. 15th)
Weekend Only (Sat/Sun) $225
Questions?
email: jacob@acroyoga.org
Website
Facebook event
* Note: This event is hosted by AcroYoga International. Denver Aikikai is not responsible for the content or safety of this event.
Denver Aikikai proudly announces the return of one of our most popular events: Self Defense with Cyndy Hayashi shihan!
Cyndy Hayashi is a 7th degree black belt in Aikido. She has successfully defended herself in situations at work, home and in the street. This unique 3 hour workshop offers practical information in a light-hearted fun atmosphere. The class will be tailored to the wants and needs of participants but will explore principles of self defense, including how to stay calm and think clearly under duress, how to deter an attacker before they engage, and how to keep yourself safe while exiting dangerous situations. No prior experience with martial arts is necessary.
Ages 10+ welcome. Dress in loose comfortable clothing with socks. We will be working from standing and ground positions.
Location: Denver Aikikai 1592 S. Broadway
Date: Saturday, August 6 – 2pm-5pm
Denver Aikikai welcomes back Dan Messisco sensei for another incredible workshop in June 2016.
Dan Messisco (6th Dan ASU) has been training in martial arts since 1964. His martial arts background includes extensive training in both Korea and Japan. He earned his Chodan in Tang Soo Do in Korea and studied under Hwang Kwan Jang Nim, son of Grand Master Hwang Kee. In Japan, his training includes time at Hombu dojo in Tokyo, Japan. Messisco Sensei studied under Mitsugi Saotome Shihan in Sarasota, Florida where he earned his Shodan (ASU). He also studied under Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan in Boulder, Colorado where he received his Nidan and Sandan rank (ASU). He received his Aikikai Yondan in Japan, Godan while studying in Pennsylvania, and Rokudan while in Michigan.
When:
Friday June 17 – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday June 18 – 10:30 am – 12:30 and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday June 19 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
We are honored to announce the lineup for the 16th Annual Aikido Summit on Saturday, March 19 at the Denver Buddhist Temple.
Cost:
-$80 before March 5, 2016
-$85 after; $90 at the door
Pre-registration includes lunch and a T-shirt; not guaranteed for walk-in registrants.
Online registration has closed. Walk-in registrations are welcome, though meal preference and T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed.
The Denver Buddhist Temple is located at 1947 Lawrence (corner of 20th & Lawrence). The seminar will run from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm with a break for lunch. For more information, contact us.
To download this flyer, click here.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, October 22, 2016 for an incredible event with Frank Doran Shihan (7th dan) and Tres Hofmeister Sensei (7th dan) in Denver, CO. This event marks the first time Doran Shihan will teach in Colorado, and promises a full day of aikido training of the highest caliber.
The event will start at 10:00 am at the Denver Buddhist Temple: 1947 Lawrence St. Denver, CO 80202. Stay tuned to this space and our Facebook page for updates.
To download a PDF of this flyer, click here.
Join us for a wonderful weekend of training with Cyndy Hayashi sensei (7th Dan) and Edgar Johansson sensei (4th Dan) at Denver Aikikai, December 11–13, 2015.
Friday night
6:30p – 7:25p Johansson sensei
7:35p – 8:30p Hayashi sensei
followed by dinner
Saturday
10:30a – 11:25a Johansson sensei
11:35a – 12:30p Hayashi sensei
followed by lunch
3:00p – 5:00p Kyu/Dan tests
followed by party
Sunday morning
10:30a – 11:25a Johansson sensei
11:35a – 12:30p Hayashi sensei
Denver Aikikai welcomes Kay Sandacz sensei to the dojo June 19-21, 2015.
Kay Sandacz began practicing aikido in 1987 and has trained at Inaka Dojo in Beecher, IL since it opened in 1992. During that time she frequently attended seminars with Saotome sensei and Ikeda Sensei, among others. She finds aikido a continually intriguing exploration of connections and relationships. Kay currently holds the rank of yondan through Aikido Schools of Ueshiba.
Schedule:
Friday, June 19, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 20, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday, June 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Denver Aikikai welcomes back Dan Messisco sensei for another incredible workshop in May 2015.
Dan Messisco (6th Dan ASU) has been training in martial arts since 1964. His martial arts background includes extensive training in both Korea and Japan. He earned his Chodan in Tang Soo Do in Korea and studied under Hwang Kwan Jang Nim, son of Grand Master Hwang Kee. In Japan, his training includes time at Hombu dojo in Tokyo, Japan. Messisco Sensei studied under Mitsugi Saotome Shihan in Sarasota, Florida where he earned his Shodan (ASU). He also studied under Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan in Boulder, Colorado where he received his Nidan and Sandan rank (ASU). He received his Aikikai Yondan in Japan, Godan while studying in Pennsylvania, and Rokudan while in Michigan.
When:
Friday May 8 – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday May 9 – 10:30 am – 12:30 and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday May 10 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Cost:
$120 in advance or $150 at the door (if space is available)
Registration for individual classes is $40 advance and $50 at the door if space is available. Seminar is limited to 30 people so register early to reserve your spot!
Denver Aikikai is pleased to announce the lineup for the 15th anniversary of the Aikido Summit. Honored instructors from six schools of aikido come together on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Denver Buddhist Temple.
8:30 – 9:30 Cyndy Hayashi Sensei, Aikido West
9:45 – 10:45 Seiji Tanaka Sensei, Hylan Hill Tomiki Aikido
11:00 – 12:00 Kei Izawa Sensei, Aikikai Tanshinjuku
12:00 – 1:15 Lunch (taiko drummers are back for this year only!)
1:30 – 2:30 Abel Villacorta Sensei, Rocky Mountain Ki Society
2:45 – 3:45 Toby Threadgill Sensei, Takemura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu
4:00 – 5:00 Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei, Boulder Aikikai
Cost:
– $80 before March 8, 2015
– $85 after; $90 at the door
*Pre-registration includes lunch and a T-shirt; not guaranteed for walk-in registrants.
The Denver Buddhist Temple is located at 1947 Lawrence (corner of 20th & Lawrence). For more information, contact us.