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My congratulations to Cameron, Ben and Dean for passing your tests for 4th, 3rd and 2nd kyu. The quality of your tests was high and you were well prepared.  A special thank you goes to those of you who took an active part in setting up and overseeing the many free practice sessions prior to…

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Congratulations to the following dojo members for their successful tests and promotions: Dean – 2nd Kyu Ben – 3rd Kyu Cameron – 4th Kyu Facebook Like n Tweet Widget n Google Plus One n

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Testing will be conducted Saturday, June 28.  If you are planning to test please make sure that the appropriate forms are completed and test fees paid in advance. There will also be opportunities for guided free practice in preparation for the tests. The dojo will be open and running during Summer Camp, July 18 through…

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Coryl Crane Shihan was recently interviewed for the Birankai NA Newsletter. How did I first become interested in Aikido? By chance, if you believe in chance!  I was studying for a visual arts degree at the University of California, San Diego in 1977, and while walking on campus one evening passed an open door.  I…

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Another month has flown by and sesshin is upon us. Please note that all classes at the dojo this weekend have been cancelled to accommodate our annual meditation intensive with Genjo Marinello Osho. We have been working all week to make sure that the dojo is as clean as possible. For those of you not…

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We are two weekends away from our SoCal Regional Seminar at Daiwa, April 12 and 13.  Darrell Bluhm Shihan is the guest instructor and classes will also be taught by other shihan.  A sign-up sheet has been put on the bulletin board in the dojo so please let us know if you plan to attend.…

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We will be holding a mock test during this coming Saturday, March 8th morning class.  This will involve all students and give you an opportunity to experience a test format, while being able to realize techniques when called out and not demonstrated.  San Diego Aikikai will be hosting a seminar with Robert Savoca Sensei on March 22nd…

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The dojo will be closed on Monday the 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day.  However, free practice can be be arranged under the guidance of a senior teacher. There are two SoCal Region events this month:1. The weekend of February 14-16 is the Birankai Southern California Instructors’ Intensive in Escondido.2. Saturday, February 22, Daiwa is…

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