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Dear students and parents, Thank you for the marvelous turn-out at the Demo & Potluck on Friday 15 June. The students were all at their best, and the food was delicious. Thank you for helping us set up and clear up on that day. We also appreciate your contributions, support and kindness throughout the year. We had wonderful Winter and Spring cycles, and the students trained and practised diligently all year with the majority of students consistently attending regular classes. It has been an exciting year with many students slowly inching their way up to the Intermediate and Advanced level Grades. Expectations for both discipline and technique are also raised at these levels, so do be extra attentive and diligent during practice. Congratulations to students who were graded in May. The next week of Grading will be the week of August 20. Thank you, also, for the wonderful attendance at our first series of Pro-D workshops. The workshops will continue when the new academic year begins. With Summer upon us, we look forward to three week-long Aikido Warrior Camps; two in July and one in August. As usual, these week-long camps will provide opportunities for students to explore Aikido technique and principles at a level not normally possible during regular classes. There will also be activities to facilitate self-reflection and development, important as first steps to inner awareness, which contributes to the flowing techniques of the higher levels. Regular classes during Summer will continue, so do register at the reception if you have not already done so. Class transfers will be based on the level grade; a brief guideline is given below under the heading "Class Schedules". If you are going away on vacation, I wish you a pleasant and safe trip. And we hope to see you in the Fall. Until then, have a most beautiful and gorgeous Summer, and see you in the Dojo. In harmony, Rafael Oei Sensei. Ueshiba Aikido (Victoria)

in this issue Grading Results Aikido Warrior Camps July / August Adult Fees Class Schedules Quick Links: Ueshiba Aikido Website The Glossary Page Back Issues Books Grading Structure   Founder of Aikido     Morihei Ueshiba O Sensei

Grading Results

Grading Results

Congratulations to students who Graded in May!

Gordon Head Recreation Centre Aikido Classes

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Grading Tests

Grading Tests will be conducted four times a year,
in November, February, May and August.

Students who are ready and eligible for grading will be invited to apply to be graded.

No video recording or photography will be allowed during Grading Tests.

Click here for the syllabus: Grading Structure.

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Aikido Warrior Camps

Following the success of our Aikido Warriors' Camp series, since 2005, here are the dates this year:

If you wish to sign up for the Warrior Camp(s) do register at the Gordon Head Recreation Centre reception counter, or online at http://recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Start/

Students signing up for the camp at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, please register at the reception at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre.

Please Note:

• Each day will begin with a morning jog, so please come appropriately attired for a short run and warm up.
• You will be given an opportunity to change into your Dogi before the first class in the Dojo.
• Bring your own snacks. We will have one break in the morning and one in the afternoon.
• Do also bring your own lunch.
• We suggest that you bring a water bottle filled with water, and not "pop" (soft drinks).
  Water is the best for thirst quenching.
• For students who have your own Bokken and Jo, do bring them along.
• Come prepared to participate in all the classes, games and activities.

I look forward to three exhilarating weeks of intense Aikido practice that will also include workshops for self-development and self-reflection.

See you in the Dojo.

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July / August Adult Fees

There is an error in the published fees in the Saanich Active Living Guide with regard to the Adult Aikido classes.

Instead of the published 8/$70, there is actually no change in the fees from what has been charged.

The fees remain as follows:

Tuesday 6-7pm class:                 8/$79
Wednesday 6:30-7:30am class: 8/$76
Thursday 6-7pm class:                8/$79

If you need any clarification, do not hesitate to contact me or the Gordon Head Recreation Centre.

Thank you for your support, patience and understanding.

I am looking forward to training with you this summer.

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Class Schedules

Students who are in the following grade levels may enrol in the corresponding class(es).

If you are unable to make it for that class, do contact me and provisions will be made.
As far as possible, do try to enrol in the appropriate class to reap the best benefit from that class:

If you are 16 years and above, do consider enrolling in the Tuesday and/or Thursday Adult classes.

If you wish to also enrol in the 4pm classes to continue improving on your basic techniques, you are more than welcome to join us then.

Gordon Head Rec Ctr

Scheduled classes at the Gordon Head Recreation Centre:

Summer Cycle (8 classes)

Juan de Fuca Rec Ctr

Scheduled classes at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre:

Summer Cycle (7 classes)

Aug 6 is a holiday: BC Day

The recreation centre requires that all students be accounted for from the first lesson of each cycle.

As our Aikido programme is on-going, members of our dojo are encouraged to pre-registered for each new cycle.

Currently, students are reminded to register for each new cycle two weeks before the end of each cycle.
Typically, a cycle lasts two months, with Grading Tests four times a year.

Students are required to practice at least 20hours for 12kyu to 9kyu, 30hours for 8kyu to 6kyu, 40hours for 5kyu, 50hours for 4kyu and 3kyu, 60hours for 2kyu and 70hours for 1kyu.

Post-dated cheques may be submitted to me or Mrs. Oei (Kathy).
The cheques are to be made payable to "Corporation of the District of Saanich".

Register at the Gordon Head Recreation Centre reception counter, or online at http://recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Start/

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