Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan

No advance registration necessary, but advance notice of participation is appreciated

We mark our calendars and look forward in anticipation all year to Ikeda Sensei's return to Shindai Dojo.  We are so very pleased that Ikeda Sensei continues to take time from his Herculean schedule to bring his remarkable instruction to us and the Aikidoka of the South East. As one of Aikido's most treasured contemporary masters, his teaching is not to be missed. Held in highest esteem by the top Aikido teachers here and abroad, Sensei's vision, leadership and instruction continues to direct and reinforce the future of Aikido for us all. We urge everyone to join us in the learning, and to enjoy the atmosphere of good humor he brings with him.

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Mary Heiny Sensei

Advance registration is requested

For more than 40 years, Mary Heiny Sensei has followed a path of physical and spiritual inspiration as a student and teacher of Aikido. She started this journey in 1965 after watching O’Sensei teach a class at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan. The effect of this first encounter has inspired her through long hours of training and study

After studying at Hombu Dojo from 1968 to 1973 with O’Sensei’s direct students and with Hikitsuchi Sensei, 10th dan, in Shingu, Heiny Sensei returned to the United States and began teaching at the University of California in Santa Cruz. In 1976, she went to Seattle and opened Seattle School of Aikido. After nine years, she turned that dojo over to her students and left to begin another journey

Heiny Sensei was invited to the Ottawa Aikikai in Canada in 1987 where she worked for three years developing the club into a full time dojo. When the school had grown to her satisfaction, she handed it over and embarked on another period of personal training and increased activity in teaching seminars and workshops in Canada, the US,and Europe. In 2001, Heiny Sensei returned to Seattle.
Heiny brings to every class, workshop, and seminar she teaches not only her years of aikido training and teaching, but also her extensive experience and study of Japanese culture, language, Shinto and Buddhist philosophies, and Non-Violent communication. She strives always to communicate the beauty and challenge of O’Sensei’s desire that we use Aikido to become empowered as creative, compassionate beings and learn to appreciate each other as members of one human family.

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Dennis Hooker Sensei

Carl Long Sensei

Dennis Hooker Sensei and Carl Long Sensei 
presenting a seminar on the principles of Aikido and Sword
September 17-19 at Aikido of Lake Keowee in Seneca, SC
http://www.aikidooflakekeowee.com/index.php

Mitsugi Saotome Shihan

Advance registration is Mandatory. Only 80 participants will be considered.

Saotome Shihan is one of the greatest living instructors of Aikido, and one of the few remaining true Uchi Deshi of the founder. Sensei has spent his entire adult life in the study and teaching of Aikido. As a special apprentice of Ueshiba Morihei for over 15 years until the founder’s death, every day since has been spent in the execution of his mission  from O’Sensei to communicating the principles of Aikido to the world. Establishing the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba in the United States, Saotome Shihan has dedicated his himself to affording us the opportunity to touch the very foundations of our art.

We will be holding Saotome Sensei’s seminar at:

The Boys & Girls Club

Walt Disney Branch
5211 Hernandez Drive
Orlando, Florida 32808

http://www.bgccf.org/?page_id=5#map

Considering the changes…advanced registration is appreciated, but not required.

Saturday evening we will be having a gathering at Shindai Dojo, which is minutes from the seminar site.

Please view the attachments for registration and location information

Special lodging rates have been arranged at the Residence Inn Marriott Orlando/Altamonte Springs
( www.residenceinnaltamontesprings.com/ )

The rates are for Studio Suites and Penthouse Suites, all of which sleep at least four people.  The shared group rate on these rooms considering the amenities is very good for this area.  If you are interested, contact the Residence in and mention the SHINDAI.

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Kevin Choate Sensei

No advance registration necessary, but advance notice of participation is appreciated.

Kevin Choate Sensei has over thirty years of Aikido experience. One of Saotome Sensei’s most active senior students, Sensei is the chief instructor at Chicago Aikikai since 1981. 

In 1998, Mitsugi Saotome Shihan awarded Choate Sensei his 6th degree black belt as recognition of his skill and dedication to Aikido. Today, Choate Sensei continues to train as a student of Saotome Shihan and Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan. Choate Sensei teaches as a senior instructor for Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and travels frequently to conduct Aikido seminars across the country and overseas.  Shindai is fortunate to be included in that schedule.

Choate Sensei is a true teacher, Budoka, interpreter and innovator in the martial arts.  His creative investigation of Aikido, Budo, and his own growth in Aiki has brought him to rarefied strata of Aikido Sensei that are not to be missed when the opportunity presents itself.  

Choate Sensei is also a Certified Instructor in Training of the Russian Martial Art Systema

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March 12 - 14st, 2010

EAST COAST AIKIDO BRIDGE - ORLANDO

This is the first in what we anticipate to be annual gatherings to support the Aikido Bridge philosophy on the east coast of the United States. The Aikido Bridge is becoming a worldwide movement to bridge not only the inherent restrictions of organizational isolationism and style, but to bridge current learning perspectives with the singular heart of O’Sensei’s Aikido and the “oneness” of Aiki spirit. O’Sensei

said that Aikido “is a way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family." It is in this spirit that we come together to strengthen Budo, Aiki and Aikido. by training with the intent of creating a fabric of understanding woven from the many colors, textures and experience of all who share O’Sensei’s mission.

This first East coast bridge brings together a remarkable group of instructors:

Clyde Takeguchi Sensei (7th Dan)  - Francis Takahashi Sensei (7th Dan) - Greg O’Connor Sensei (6th Dan) - John Messores Sensei (6th Dan) - Dennis Hooker Sensei (6th Dan) - Todd Jones Sensei (5th Dan). All will contribute in their own way to the repast we all have the opportunity to share.

The seminar will be held at Shindai Dojo February 19-21, 2010. Learning sessions will take place:

Friday: 10:00 AM - Noon & 3:00 - 5:00, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat: 10:00 - Noon & 2:30 - 4:30 PM > Sun: 10:00 – Noon

At this time the seminar is restricted to 80 participants.  Pre-registration is mandatory.  Flyers and forms are linked.

Special lodging rates have been arranged at the Residence Inn Marriott Orlando/Altamonte Springs
( www.residenceinnaltamontesprings.com/ )

The rates are for Studio Suites and Penthouse Suites, all of which sleep at least four people.  The shared group rate on these rooms considering the amenities is very good for this area.  If you are interested, contact the Residence in and mention the East Coast Bridge.

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Mary Heiny Sensei

Advance registration is requested

For more than 40 years, Mary Heiny Sensei has followed a path of physical and spiritual inspiration as a student and teacher of Aikido. She started this journey in 1965 after watching O’Sensei teach a class at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan. The effect of this first encounter has inspired her through long hours of training and study

After studying at Hombu Dojo from 1968 to 1973 with O’Sensei’s direct students and with Hikitsuchi Sensei, 10th dan, in Shingu, Heiny Sensei returned to the United States and began teaching at the University of California in Santa Cruz. In 1976, she went to Seattle and opened Seattle School of Aikido. After nine years, she turned that dojo over to her students and left to begin another journey

Heiny Sensei was invited to the Ottawa Aikikai in Canada in 1987 where she worked for three years developing the club into a full time dojo. When the school had grown to her satisfaction, she handed it over and embarked on another period of personal training and increased activity in teaching seminars and workshops in Canada, the US,and Europe. In 2001, Heiny Sensei returned to Seattle.
Heiny brings to every class, workshop, and seminar she teaches not only her years of aikido training and teaching, but also her extensive experience and study of Japanese culture, language, Shinto and Buddhist philosophies, and Non-Violent communication. She strives always to communicate the beauty and challenge of O’Sensei’s desire that we use Aikido to become empowered as creative, compassionate beings and learn to appreciate each other as members of one human family.

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Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan

No advance registration necessary, but advance notice of participation is appreciated

We mark our calendars and look forward in anticipation all year to Ikeda Sensei's return to Shindai Dojo.  We are so very pleased that Ikeda Sensei continues to take time from his Herculean schedule to bring his remarkable instruction to us and the Aikidoka of the South East. As one of Aikido's most treasured contemporary masters, his teaching is not to be missed. Held in highest esteem by the top Aikido teachers here and abroad, Sensei's vision, leadership and instruction continues to direct and reinforce the future of Aikido for us all. We urge everyone to join us in the learning, and to enjoy the atmosphere of good humor he brings with him.

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Shindai Dojo announces an interactive seminar featuring a remarkable cadre of Aikido instructors.

Francis Takahashi Shihan (7thDan), Dennis Hooker Sensei (6thDan) and Todd Jones Sensei (5thDan)…the “Amigos”, will spend a long weekend feeding off of one another's vast Aikido experience and sharing their boundless creativity and learning perspective with us. The Aikido and Budo that is sure to be illuminated will be priceless.  Join us.

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Mitsugi Saotome Shihan

Advance registration is Mandatory. Only 80 participants will be considered.

Saotome Shihan is one of the greatest living instructors of Aikido, and one of the few remaining true Uchi Deshi of the founder. Sensei has spent his entire adult life in the study and teaching of Aikido. As a special apprentice of Ueshiba Morihei for over 15 years until the founder’s death, every day since has been spent in the execution of his mission  from O’Sensei to communicating the principles of Aikido to the world. Establishing the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba in the United States, Saotome Shihan has dedicated his himself to affording us the opportunity to touch the very foundations of our art.

Sensei has taught for over four decades.  He is known and revered throughout the world as one of the most significant Aikido masters of our time.  We are ever humbled by Sensei’s return to Shindai every April.

We regret any inconvenience to those who had already made plans to attend the seminar in April.  Sensei’s doctors have suggested that he not put too much stress on his recuperation from shoulder surgery by having more than on seminar per month.  To that end we will move the seminar on his request to June. We sincerely hope to see all of you then.

Due to the heat of June and the number of participants, we will be holding Saotome Sensei’s seminar at:

The Boys & Girls Club

Walt Disney Branch
5211 Hernandez Drive
Orlando, Florida 32808

http://www.bgccf.org/?page_id=5#map

Considering the changes…advanced registration is appreciated, but not required.

Saturday evening we will be having a gathering at Shindai Dojo, which is minutes from the seminar site.

Please view the attachments for registration and location information

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Kevin Choate Sensei

No advance registration necessary, but advance notice of participation is appreciated.

Kevin Choate Sensei has over thirty years of Aikido experience. One of Saotome Sensei’s most active senior students, Sensei is the chief instructor at Chicago Aikikai since 1981. 

In 1998, Mitsugi Saotome Shihan awarded Choate Sensei his 6th degree black belt as recognition of his skill and dedication to Aikido. Today, Choate Sensei continues to train as a student of Saotome Shihan and Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan. Choate Sensei teaches as a senior instructor for Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and travels frequently to conduct Aikido seminars across the country and overseas.  Shindai is fortunate to be included in that schedule.

Choate Sensei is a true teacher, Budoka, interpreter and innovator in the martial arts.  His creative investigation of Aikido, Budo, and his own growth in Aiki has brought him to rarefied strata of Aikido Sensei that are not to be missed when the opportunity presents itself.  

Choate Sensei is also a Certified Instructor in Training of the Russian Martial Art Systema

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February 27 -

March 1st, 2009

Henry Kono Sensei

No advanced registration necessary.

Kono Sensei lives and teaches in Toronto, Canada.  He studied under the founder in the 1960’s and for over 3 decades has been teaching his unique perspectives on Aikido.  Renown for his communication of the principles of Aiki through Yin and Yang, this is Sensei’s second visit to Shindai.

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Seminar

Francis Takahashi Sensei

Todd Jones Sensei

Dennis Hooker Sensei

Shindai Dojo welcomes with great anticipation, the interaction of these three outstanding instructors and good friends. These "three amigo's" will spend a long weekend feeding off of one another's vast experience and boundless creativity to present us with a perspective on Aikido and Budo to rival any gift we will receive for the Holidays.

Francis Takahashi Sensei (6th Dan) is a long time friend of Shindai Dojo.
Sensei is a leading voice in contemporary Aikido in the United States. His association with the Ueshiba family and Hombu Dojo spans decades. His council regarding training, history, and the future of Aikido is sought by principle Aikido instructors across the country, regardless of affiliation.
His insights and classes bear the illumination and strength of a personality that has no peer.

Todd Jones Sensei (5th Dan) is a nationally recognized and highly respected instructor in Aikido. He was a contributor to the Aikido Expo's, and over see's multiple dojo's in Florida. With a long history of martial training, including an entire life experience in Karate, Jones sensei's focus on Aikido imparts an intense understanding of Bunkai. Jones Sensei is a great intellect and an integral voice in Aikido relations around the US. He is also a really great friend of all who pursue the martial arts with integrity.

Dennis Hooker Sensei (6th Dan) is Shindai Dojo's own great jewel. With vast martial experience Hooker Sensei is one of M. Saotome Shihan's most senior students. His teaching and writings have inspired a community of dojo's, as well as the respect and gratitude of a generation of Aikidoka. Sensei's bottomless treasure chest of Aikido knowledge has been forged over 45 years of martial pursuits. He is the fulcrum that stabilizes and balances this great trio of instructors.

As a special gift, Shindai Dojo Also presents guest instructor David Jones Sensei (5th Dan). Marital artist, professor, author, musician, Jones Sensei stands as an inspiration to countless students in Aikido, academia, and the arts. His timeless instruction has galvanized the "way" for Shindai students for over 20 years.

We encourage all to join us for this special gathering to celebrate a great year of Aikido at Shindai.

We mark our calendars and look forward in anticipation all year to Ikeda Sensei's return to Shindai Dojo.  We are so very pleased that Ikeda Sensei continues to take time from his Herculean schedule to bring his remarkable instruction to us and the Aikidoka of the South East. As one of Aikido's most treasured contemporary masters, his teaching is not to be missed. Held in highest esteem by the top Aikido teachers here and abroad, Sensei's vision, leadership and instruction continues to direct and reinforce the future of Aikido for us all. We urge everyone to join us in the learning, and to enjoy the atmosphere of good humor he brings with him.

The seminar this year will be at the Universal Branch of the Boys and Girls club of Central Florida.  Please view the attachments for registration and location information.

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