• Dojo News for July

    Here we are in July, and Summer Camp approaching fast, July 26 through July 31.  I am very pleased to see that our dojo has the second largest group of students attending camp this year of all the Birankai dojos.  This being said, we will not be left with sufficient teachers to cover all our…

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  • Dojo News for May

    The energy generated from Frank Apodaca Sensei’s seminar was impressive!  I think that everyone enjoyed it immensely and it was a pleasure to see so many people from out of town.  Thank you all for your many contributions that helped make this a success.    Onward now to Summer Camp and a reminder that EARLY…

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  • Dojo News for April

    We are already well into April and I will be off to Japan in a couple of days, Wednesday, April 12th.  I hope to take you along with me on this adventure through the dojo Facebook page and intend to take lots of photos. I am being trained to use Facebook before I leave!!  I…

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  • Dojo News for March

    We have just been most fortunate to have Didier Boyet, Shihan teach at our dojo this week.  I know that everyone enjoyed his teaching.  He gave something to each one of you.  Please hold on to it and continue to work on it!   Following are the seminars to watch out for this year.  If…

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  • Dojo News for February

      We are looking ahead to a busy year. This coming month Didier Boyet Shihan will once again be at Daiwa. February 24 – 26. I encourage everyone to attend if possible. It is a seminar that is open to all students. Carpooling will be arranged from the dojo. Following the seminar, Didier will spend a…

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  • Congratulations Crane Sensei

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  • Dojo News for December

    I hope you all enjoyed a warm and restful Thanksgiving.   So much has taken place since my last newsletter.  I had failed to mention previously that the afternoon of CPR training held at the dojo at the end of September was very informative and well taught. I hope it will become a regular event…

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  • North County Aikikai’s 25th Anniversary

    Join us Saturday, November 19, 2016 in celebrating North County Aikikai’s 25th Anniversary with a full day of free training and an evening of entertainment. To ensure we have sufficient food and refreshments (at both events), please email jlfogel@aol.com if you intend to join in the fun. Please note that the Nov 19 9:00 kids class…

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