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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 (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!

Winter Friendship Seminar with David Goldberg sensei – Jan. 31, 2014

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Join us January 31-February 1, 2014 for an incredible weekend of aikido with David Goldberg of Inochi No Nagare Dojo in Philadelphia and Edgar Johansson of Denver Aikikai.


David Goldberg sensei

David Goldberg Sensei has studied Aikido for 30 years and holds the rank of Godan (5th degree black belt). He was recently honored by Mitsugi Saotome Sensei with the Ueshiba Juku designation, recognizing that he has shown exceptional loyalty and leadership within the art, to transmitting the teachings of O Sensei and is a true inheritor of the teachings of O Sensei.

EJsensei
Edgar Johansson Sensei has been practicing aikido since the summer of 1990. His commitment to studying aikido has afforded him the opportunity to meet and train with some of the world’s finest aikidoka and instructors all across the United States as well as in Japan. Edgar is chief instructor & dojo cho at Denver Aikikai and currently holds the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt).

Friday, January 31 6:30 – 8:30p
Saturday, February 1 10:30a – 1p & 3 – 5p

 

Winter beginner’s program starts Jan. 4, 2014!

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Make aikido your New Year’s resolution!

Our next 8-week Beginner’s Class starts Saturday, January 4, 2014. Classes are Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 and Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30. You’ll learn at your own pace from experienced, patient instructors in a safe, fun environment. The entire 8-week course is only $120.

Contact us with any questions and to register. Or simply show up on Saturday the 4th in a pair of sweats and we’ll take care of the rest. Either way, we look forward to seeing you!

Winter 2014 Aikido Beginner's Course

Seminar with Cyndy Hayashi sensei – Dec. 13-15, 2013

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Denver Aikikai is pleased to welcome Cyndy Hayashi sensei to our dojo December 13-15, 2013.

Hayashi sensei

Where: Denver Aikikai
………….1592 S Broadway
………….Denver, CO 80127

When: Friday December 13, 2013 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
…………Saturday December 14 from 10:30 am – 12:30 & 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
…………Sunday December 15 from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon

Cost: $120 in advance or $150 at the door (if space is available)
……… .Seminar is limited to 30 people so register now to reserve your spot!

Please bring weapons as this seminar will have a weapons emphasis.

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

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Seminar with Dan Messisco sensei – May 17-19, 2013

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We are pleased to welcome Dan Messisco Sensei back to Denver Aikikai!

Dan Messisco Sensei (6th Dan ASU) bas 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.

Where:
Denver Aikikai
1592 S. Broadway St.
Denver, CO 80208
720.570.3599

When:
Friday May 17, 2013 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday May 18 from 10:30 am – 12:30 and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sunday May 19 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Cost:
$120 in advance or $150 at the door (if space is available)
Registration for individual classes ($40 in advance, $50 at the door) will open on May 10 if space is available.
To ensure everyone has room on the mat, this seminar is strictly limited to 30 people. Last year’s seminar SOLD OUT, so register now to guarantee your space!

Register online or mail your check to:

Denver Aikikai
1592 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80210

For questions, contact Denver Aikikai at: (Edgar) 720-570-3599 or denveraikikai@comcast.net

 

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