Archive for the ‘Aikido’ Category

Pictures from Toyoda Sensei Seminar in Texas

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

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Stephen Toyoda Sensei was recently in Dickinson, Texas this past weekend teaching an Aikido Seminar presented by the Aikido Association of America.  Many thanks to Seishinkan Dojo for hosting the seminar!

More pictures, after the jump.

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Aikido Family/Children’s Introductory Class: 10.24.2009 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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The Japanese Culture Center in Burbank (Soshinkan Dojo) welcomes families and kids of all ages to try a class in the martial art developed in Japan this October 24, 2009 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Aikido is safe and beneficial for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Aikido is known to:
- increase self confidence
- assist in self defense and physical coordination
- help learn discipline
Soshinkan Dojo is located at 8512 South Cicero, Burbank, IL.  Phone: 708.857.8577
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Aikido Seminar to Help Benefit the Young Survival Coalition and Cut the Cancer

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

The Aikido Resolutions Foundation is teaming up again with The Young Survival Coalition. We will hold a one day traditional Aikido seminar at their new facility in Arlington Heights on October 17, 2009.

The first session of the seminar (9-11 am) will be geared for new students. This will be a great opportunity to come out and see our space and to see what Aikido is all about.

At 11 am there will be a ½ hour Cut The Cancer class.  The afternoon (1:00-3:30) will be an intermediate class. At 6 pm The Young Survival Coalition will be hosting their first annual fund raiser at Durty Nellies.

Suggested Donations:

Seminar and Fund raiser at Durty Nellies   $40

Seminar only                                           $25

Fund Raiser only                                      $25

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Aikido and Zen from HI Chicago Demonstration

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

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The Japanese Culture Center recently participated in an Aikido and Zen demonstration from the Hostelling International Chicago’s 75 Anniversary, as well as, the 200th Anniversary of Hostels.

It was a great time and celebration!

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For the all the photo of the event, please click here.

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Pictures from Chicago Fire Demonstration

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

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Please follow the link for pictures for the Aikido demonstration by the Japanese Culture Center at the Chicago Fire Game this past August 23, 2009.

Demonstration Photo Set (flickr)

Demonstration Photo Set II (facebook)

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