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.
Tuesday, 11/25: 6pm Basics & 7:15pm General, as usual
Thursday, 11/27: No class
Friday, 11/28: 6pm General class (bring your weapons)
Happy Thanksgiving – see you on the mat!
Join us in Carbondale, CO on Saturday, November 15 from 1pm-5pm at the new Rising Crane Training Center. Ride share from Denver available!
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!
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!
