Plano Aikido Center

New Membership Special

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:50:57 +0000

We are currently running a new adult member special.

$150 for first three-months, including your gi (practice uniform — normally $50).

Included in this is a free Plano Aikido Center tshirt, while supplies last.

Come practice with us!

February 2012 Kyu Testing

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:23:56 +0000

The next adult and kids Kyu test will be on Saturday Feb 25.

For those that are planning to test, it gives you almost two months to prepare for it. Check to see if you have the practice hours needed for testing, and if you have questions please consult Shiba Sensei.

In order to test, you need to get a brown belt or black belt to sponsor you and help you review. You can ask Sensei or any senior Aikidoist to help you in reviewing the techniques required for your level, but you need to do it well before testing time.

The list of techniques required for each level is available in our Member Handbook. If you don’t have one, speak to Shiba Sensei

2011 Holiday Season Party

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:50:06 +0000

On Dec. 10, 2011, we had our holiday season party, and took the opportunity to get some group photos. It is hard to get every together during the holidays, and the pics are missing over half our adult members, but most of the kids are there. I guess we need to take group shots at different times during the year to get the full dojo represented.

Anyway, it was a fun party. Everyone brought their families and lots of food. Yum!

Click for full-sized images.

Our kids class, their instructors, and their parents at our 2011 Holiday Season Party.

Aikidoists at our 2011 Holiday Season Party

2011 Holiday Party

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:59:47 +0000

On Saturday, Dec. 10, we will be having a Holiday Season Party/Potluck lunch.

We’ll have the facility to ourselves that day.

Please bring your spouses, families, significant others, etc.

We’ll have adult practice as usual that day. Between adult and kids practice we will take group photos of the entire dojo. So parents – please get you kids to class early that day.

After photos, the adults will then have plenty of time to clean up, change clothes, and prepare food in the party room at the dojo.

Here is a link to a spreadsheet on which to record what you are bringing to the party.

More information in the next week.

Upcoming Seminars

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:24:11 +0000

Here is some initial information on upcoming seminars at Aikido of Dallas for 2012:

Yamada sensei – Jan. 13-15, 2012

and

Konigsberg sensei – Mar. 23-25, 2012

A long hot summer…

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:09:22 +0000

Well fellow aikidoists, it’s been a long, hot summer, and it looks like we have a few more weeks to go. Luckily the dojo has AC and of course some big fans, so we’ve had some great practices.

Over the last few month’s Plano Aikido Center has gained quite a few new students, which is great. The Saturday kids class is going well, with all the students progressing nicely.

Let’s keep up the great momentum. If you haven’t been to practice for a while c’mon back and get thrown around!

Finally, congratulations of David Rush, who passed his 2nd kyu test today, and Pawel Kijowski, who passed his 3rd kyu test. We have a lot of brown belts now, with more on the way.

As always, thanks to Shiba Sensei, Shawn, and Mark, for the excellent and patient instruction.

Upcoming seminar in Denton with Skip Chapman Sensei

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:16:58 +0000

Aikido of Denton is proud to announce our summer seminar led by Skip Chapman, 5th dan, Shidoin, of Jersey Shore Aikikai. Chapman Sensei not only possesses strong technique, but clear, approachable instruction. The TWU gymnast mat is spacious, and forgiving on beginners. Beyond that, Downtown Denton is a great way to relax after great training. Follow the event on Facebook by searching for “Aikido of Denton Seminar.“ Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or special needs.

Hope to see you on the mat,

John Thompson
Aikido of Denton, Dojo Cho
aikidoofdenton@gmail.com
magiccatfish@hotmail.com
(940)206-4944

Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:49:59 +0000

From the USAF:

The Aikikai Foundation has established a fund to accept donations that they will then forward to the Japanese Red Cross. The USAF is collecting donations to forward to the Aikikai to help support the many people in need. We hope that by giving through the aikido community, you will understand your personal connection to this sad and overwhelming situation.

Please visit www.usaikifed.com to make your contribution.

Congratulations to test-takers!

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:45:47 +0000

A big congratulations to our new 5th and 4th kyu aikidoists (and to me! 3rd kyu)!

Holiday Schedule

admin — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:25:46 +0000

The holiday season is again upon us. It has been a pleasure to practice with you all. Many of you will have new resolutions for 2011 and hope Aikido will continue to be one of them.

Note that Plano Aikido class schedule will adapt to the season spirit.

There will be no class on Fri/Sat Dec 24-25 as well as Fri/Sat Dec 31/Jan 1.

If I don’t see you before I wish you all a Happy Holidays and if you are going out of town just travel safe.

Sincerely,

Sidney