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Denver Aikido Summit – April 1, 2017

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Denver Aikikai is proud to bring you the 17th Annual Denver Aikido Summit on April 1, 2017 at the Denver Buddhist Temple.

Instructors:
  • Cyndy Hayashi shihan, 7th Dan, Aikido West
  • Seiji Tanaka sensei, 8th Dan, Hyland Hills Tomiki Aikido
  • Tres Hofmeister sensei, 7th Dan, Boulder Aikikai
  • Toby Threadgill sensei, Kaicho, Takemura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu

Cost: $80 before March 11, 2017, $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). Please bring your weapons. The seminar will run from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with a break for the catered lunch.  For more information, contact us.

To download the printable flyer, click here.

AcroYoga at Denver Aikikai! Solar Immersion Nov. 12-16, 2016

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AcroYoga Denver

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.

 

Self-Defense Workshop with Cyndy Hayashi – August 6, 2016

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Denver Aikikai proudly announces the return of one of our most popular events: Self Defense with Cyndy Hayashi shihan!
Cyndy Hayashi sensei

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

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. 

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 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.

To download this flyer, click here.

 

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.
Frank Doran Tres Hofmeister Denver

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.

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!

Click here to download a printable flyer.

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!

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