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Seminar with Dan Messisco sensei: June 17-19, 2016

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Denver Aikikai welcomes back Dan Messisco sensei for another incredible workshop in June 2016. 

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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

 

 

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16th Annual Aikido Summit: March 19, 2016

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We are honored to announce the lineup for the 16th Annual Aikido Summit on Saturday, March 19 at the Denver Buddhist Temple.

Instructors:
  • Cyndy Hayashi sensei, 7th Dan, Aikido West
  • Seiji Tanaka sensei, 8th Dan, Hyland Hills Tomiki Aikido
  • Kei Izawa sensei, 6th Dan, Aikikai Tanshinjuku
  • Russ Smith sensei, 5th Dan, Rocky Mountain Ki Society
  • Toby Threadgill sensei, Kaicho, Takemura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu
  • Hiroshi Ikeda sensei, 7th Dan, Boulder Aikikai

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.

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Seminar: Frank Doran Shihan and Tres Hofmeister Sensei Oct. 2016

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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.
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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.

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Seminar with Cyndy Hayashi & Edgar Johansson – December 11-13, 2015

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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

 

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Seminar with Kay Sandacz sensei – June 19-21, 2015

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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

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Dan Messisco sensei returns to Denver Aikikai May 8-10, 2015

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Denver Aikikai welcomes back Dan Messisco sensei for another incredible workshop in May 2015. 

dan messisco sensei

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!

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Lineup announced for the 15th annual Aikido Summit!

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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.

Schedule:

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.

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Seminar with Dan Messisco sensei – May 9-11, 2014

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dan messisco sensei

Dan Messisco sensei (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 9 – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday May 10 – 10:30 am – 12:30 and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday May 11 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Cost:
$120 in advance or $150 at the door (if space is available)

Registration for individual classes ($40 advance, $50 at the door) will open May 3 if space is available. Seminar is limited to 30 people so register early to reserve your spot!