Testing and Open Practice to all Kokikai

All,

We are having testing on June 27th, Saturday, at the 10AM class.  We will also be extending the class to 2.5 hours and are inviting anyone in Kokikai to come practice with us.  Beginners are welcome and there is no mat fee for the event.

Please come and support your fellow students and hopefully meet some new ones.  Keep an eye on the blog as we are looking to have a post class social event as well.

-b

Dojo Closed - Memorial Day - Mon. 5/25/15

Just in case you haven't seen the white board or email or Face Book...

The dojo will be closed on Memorial Day,  Mon. 5/25/15.

Enjoy the day off and see you on the mat Tuesday!

Thank you,

Marcella and Ray

P.S. Normal class schedule for Sat. 5/23/15!

Send off for two of our family...

All,

As most of you know, Samantha Newmark has been preparing to start the next segment of her life out in LA with her soon to be hubby, Justin.  But perhaps fewer of you know that Ayano Ninomiya has recently obtained a new position and will be living in NYC.  Probably also having something to do with TJ being there.

So, this Tuesday, before their lives get too crazy with moving next week, we will be ending classes by 8pm so we can enjoy a nice evening out with them before they wander off.  We'll be heading to Shema on Alexander next to the Old Toad.  Please join us to get your last throws of them in for a while, at least until camps, tip a glass, and share some food and good company.

Best Regards,

-b

PS. Given these unacceptable losses, the rest of you may only date people from Rochester!!! :)

Congratulations!

Last Saturday (4/4) we had a "surprise" test, Aiala Levy‏ tested for 6th kyu. 
If you have a chance, ask Aiala to throw you tsuki kotegaeshi with pin. Aiala has an excellent 3 palms up pin!
Please join me in welcoming Aiala to the ranks of 6th kyu.

Mark Your Calendars - Important Dates:

April:

Sun. 4/12 – 1:00 pm-3:00 pm – Self Defense with Brian Sensei’s fraternity brothers

Fri. 4/24-Sun. 4/26 – Seminar with Rick Goodman Sensei, see posters for details

May:

Fri. 5/1 – Arcade Aikido Kokikai‏ (Arcade, NY) - Trade show - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - only a 15 min. slot, if you are interested in helping out see Bill Bechdel

Sun. 5/3 – Arcade Aikido Kokikai‏ (Arcade, NY) - Trade show - 11:00 am to 12 noon - one hour slot, perfect for demo with Grand Opening to follow at 2:00 pm, pizza provided, if you are interested in helping out see Bill Bechdel

June:

Sat. 6/13-Sun. 6/14 – Workshop with Senior Instructors – Rowan University, NJ - details to follow

July:

Thurs. 7/30-Sun. 8/1 – Summer Camp – Rowan University, NJ - Details to follow

August:

Fri. 8/7-Sun. 8/9 – Sensei in Rochester! – Details to follow