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Upcoming Proficiency Tests
Posted April 7th, 2008 by AndrewHere are some upcoming proficiency tests which are slightly out of the regular pattern to note:
KIDS
Monday 14 April 4.45pm Burnside Dojo
Tuesday 15 April 4.45pm Pages Road Dojo
NIDAN
Sunday 20 April 5.00pm Burnside Dojo
MINI SEMINAR - PAGES ROAD DOJO - SATURDAY 29 MARCH
Posted March 16th, 2008 by AndrewWe will hold a short mini seminar on Saturday 29 March at the Pages Road Dojo from 2 – 4pm. It is free to all members and will consist of two classes. It is open to all students whether you are graded or not and is a great way to prepare for the longer seminars. Come along…
OPEN DAY - RANGIORA DOJO - FRIDAY 28 MARCH 6PM
Posted March 16th, 2008 by AndrewMasuda Shihan has returned to Japan and now it is time to turn to upcoming events. Raniogra Dojo will hold an Open Day on Friday 28 March commencing 6pm. We have an open invite to everyone to come along, watch a short demo and hopefully try out your first aikido class.
MASUDA SHIHAN'S TRAINING SCHEDULE
Posted February 9th, 2008 by AndrewMasuda Shihan's training schedule while he is here is:
Tuesday 6.00 – 7.30pm
Thursday 6.00 – 7.30pm
Sunday 5.00 – 6.30pm
The first class is this Sunday 10 February.
All the classes are held at the Burnside Dojo
Sunday Weapons' Class
Posted February 9th, 2008 by AndrewWhile Masuda Shihan is here there is no 3.45pm Sunday Weapons class at the Burnside Dojo. You are welcome though to practice at the dojo before the 5pm class commences.
OPEN DAY SPECIAL OFFER
Posted January 18th, 2008 by AndrewAs a special introduction offer if you come to our Open Day and join Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury by Friday 1 February then you train for February for half price. See you there.
Aikido Open Day - Wednesday 23 January 6.00 - 7.30pm Burnside Dojo. Corner Clyde Road and Morley Street, Burnside. Wear loose clothing eg a Sweat shirt and track pants and learn your first aikido technique. Phone 383 4843 for further details.
Certificates
Posted January 8th, 2008 by AndrewThe adult kyu grade certificates will be given out on Wednesday 9 January at both the 6pm and 7.30pm classes, Burnside Dojo.
OPEN UP DATES IN 2008
Posted December 3rd, 2007 by AndrewADULTS
Burnside Dojo Sunday 6 January
Ranigora Dojo Friday 11 January
Linwood Dojo Monday 14 January
KIDS
Rangiora Dojo Saturday 9 February
Burnside Dojo Monday 11 February
Linwood Dojo Tuesday 12 February
CLOSE DOWN DATES 2007
Posted December 3rd, 2007 by AndrewADULTS
Linwood Dojo Thursday 13 December
Ranigora Dojo Tuesday 18 December
Burnside Dojo Sunday 23 December
KIDS
Linwood Dojo Tuesday 11 December
Burnside Dojo Wednesday 12 December
Rangiora Dojo Saturday 15 December
MASUDA SHIHAN IN CHRISTCHURCH
Posted October 18th, 2007 by AndrewWe are pleased to be able to give early notice that Masuda Shihan [8th dan Hombu Instructor] is again intending to come to Christchurch arriving 7 February 2008 and leaving on 5 March.