Aikido of Modesto News

Trip to Shingu!

Jon B. — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:04:53 +0000

Hi all. Brandon, Jon W. and myself are in Japan right now, all on our third trip over here. We went to Shingu to train in the Kumano Juku dojo with Anno-Sensei. Anno-Sensei took over the dojo after Hikitsuchi-Sensei`s death.

Let me tell you, the humidity was oppressive to the extreme. Modesto is quite a bit hotter, but as the saying goes: "It`s the dry heat!" Towards the first night of training, I couldn`t stop hyper-ventilating for thirty minutes. Needless to say, I recovered, but it was quite an experience.

Anno-Sensei and all the other instructors and aikidoka were extremely gracious and helpful. Anno-Sensei personally drove us to Natchi Falls and then showed us some of the many shrines nearby.

I`ll hopefully put up photos of our trip in a few days.

Mata ne,

Jon B.

Get ready for some more changes at AOM!

Jon B. — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:59:07 +0000

We've made a lot of changes in the past couple of years. We have new a/c on the mat, so training in the summer is much better. We replaced our mat last year and the whole dojo pitched in to put it on. We would like to thank all our members for the invaluable help they provide to our dojo.

We're also going to put more exciting videos of some of our training so everyone can get a look at what vigorous training is like. Remember, guests are welcome to observe all classes!

Next women's self-defence class will be on Saturday, March 21 from 2:00-4:00pm

Jon B. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:35:15 +0000

Woman and girls of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to try this class with an emphasis on awareness and safety. No martial arts knowledge is necessary. Bring your friends!

The dojo will be closed this Saturday due to the quarterly Yudansha seminar

Jon B. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:33:00 +0000

Yudansha (black belts) from all ASU dojos in Northern California meet every 3 months at one of the areas dojos. This Saurday we'll be at the new Aikido of Tamalpais!

Free Women's Self-Defence Class Saturday, February 22 @ 2:00-4:00pm

Jon B. — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:27:57 +0000

This class is held the third Saturday of every month and is free to all woman of all ages 8-80+.The Class is taught by Connie A., one of our senior members with 15+ years experience in Aikido.This is not an Aikido class and no prior martial arts experience is necessary. All are welcome regardless of fitness level.

Kyu testing results!

Jon B. — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:36:24 +0000

We had our largest kyu testing in quite awhile and the results are in!

Congratulations to our newest 6th kyu aikidoka: Bob, Tim, Amber and Nicole.

We also had Bill and Justin test for 4th kyu and as they say in Japan, "やった！

To everyone that's going to test in the future, がんばってください！

やった - You did it!

がんばってください - Please keep trying

日本人　ジョン

Japan Jon

Congratulations to our newest yellow belts.

Oleg — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:00:52 +0000

Congratulations to our newest yellow belts! They just finished our INTRODUCTION TO AIKIDO course.

Check out pictures from the test.

ASU’s quarterly YUDANSHA TRAINING SESSION

Oleg — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:43:12 +0000

ASU’s quarterly YUDANSHA TRAINING SESSION will be held at Aikido of Modesto on December 7, 2008.

Details.

A SEMINAR WITH SUNNY SKYS SENSEI

Oleg — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:23:35 +0000

Saturday, October 4, 2008 - seminar with Sunny Skys Sensei. Details are here

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WEAPONS SEMINAR 2008

Oleg — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:56:49 +0000

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WEAPONS SEMINAR 2008 was a success!!!

Pictures are posted here.