Events at Aikido of Santa Cruz

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Aikido of Santa Cruz
306 Mission Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 423-8326
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Events Here is a list of numerous special events at Aikido of Santa Cruz in the next months. We hope you will mark your calendars and participate when possible! Please remember, there may be unavoidable changes in schedule, and double check before an event.
JOIN NOW!	Beginning Classes at Aikido of Santa Cruz New Open Enrollment! Join any Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday Tuesday and Thursday evenings- 5:45-7:00pm Saturday mornings- 9:00-10:15am $75 for 4 weeks (12 days) of Beginners Classes Or: $150 for the Deluxe Intro Package: in addition to 4 weeks of Beginners Classes, you will recieve a free training uniform, a copy of the acclaimed book Journey to the Heart of Aikido, by ASC chief instructor Linda Holiday, plus 4 weeks additional unlimited training after the Beginners Classes, with students of all levels!
October - December 2019	Friday Weapons Classes These classes will focus on the Jo (wooden staff), Jo-dori (disarming techniques), and related Taijutsu (without weapons). Taught by Linda Holiday and guest instructors. All levels welcome. Fridays, 6:00 - 7:30pm Flier available here
December 8	Women's Class and Pot Luck Class taught by Linda Holiday Sensei. 2:00 - 4:00pm Free to ASC students ($15 training fee for visitors). After-class potluck, 5:00pm at Emily Honig's house. Flier available here
December 14	All Ages Aikido Class, 3rd degree black belt exam, and Dojo Holiday Potluck Join us on O-Sensei’s Birthday! This event is for the whole ASC dojo community – all ages and all levels encouraged. 10:30am - 12:00noon: Class and Exam 12:30pm Potluck – bring something good to eat!
December 23 - January 4	ASC Youth/Teen Classes Winter Break
December 24	Morning Class, 10:00 - 11:30am No evening class this day.
December 25	No classes today
December 31	New Year’s Eve Misogi (Dojo Cleaning) and Last class of 2019 Join us in making the dojo sparkle for the new year followed by training, then hot spiced cider and snack potluck! 6:00pm: Misogi 7:00 - 8:30pm: Final class of 2019
January 1, 2020	New Year's Misogi Purification Practice on the Beach! Join us in this ancient Japanese tradition, which we have been doing here in Santa Cruz, rain or shine, for over 40 years! Train in a class on the beach, then do the “Shin Kokyu” misogi practice in the edge of the surf – an exhilarating experience. Wear your gi (no hakama, shoes optional), bring a towel, a bokken if you have one, and positive energy to greet the New Year! 10:00am, Natural Bridges Beach Potluck brunch at Aimen and Wendy’s house (next to the dojo) afterward, starting about 12:30 – everyone invited!
January 6 & 7	ASC Youth & Teen Classes resume Welcome back from the winter break.
January 12	Special Training and Dan Exams Details coming soon.
January 19 - 25 Sunday - Saturday	Kangeiko Winter Intensive! An annual tradition, this is a one-week special practice for the whole dojo, and we welcome visitors from other dojos and other countries as well. Train as much as possible for 7 days! We will have multiple classses each day starting at 6:30am Visitor training fee $95/week ($15/day). To inquire about options, including staying at ASC dojo, email us here: info@aikidosantacruz.org Learn more here. Flier available here
January 31 - February 2	Weekend Seminar at Aikido of Eugene, Oregon Taught by Linda Holiday, Aikido of Santa Cruz Chief Instructor. Flier available here
February 22 & 23	California Aikido Association Bi-Annual Friendship Seminar and Meeting ASC is a member of CAA Division 2 (headed by Michael Friedl Sensei, 7th dan). All ASC students are invited to attend. Saturday: Division 2 Training at Aikido West, Redwood City 10:00am - 12:00noon and 2:30pm - 4:30pm Full Day $40; Half Day $25. For more information please email to: aikidowest@gmail.com Sunday: CAA Training and Meeting, Aikido of San Jose 10:00 am - noon class, then lunch and meeting. For more information please email to: cal.aikido.clerk@gmail.com Details available on the CAA Calendar or Aikido West Events Page.
March 7	Annual Women's Seminar All Day, All Levels, All Dojos - co-taught by Linda Holiday, ASC chief instructor, with Penny Sablove, chief instructor Heart of San Francisco Aikido, and guest instructor. Attended by ASC women as well as women from dozens of dojos. Lunch included. Details coming soon. Pre-registration required at least a week before the event. Save the date!
April 17 - 19	Weekend Seminar at Aikido of Missoula, Montana Co-taught by ASC chief instructor Linda Holiday and Aikido of Missoula chief instructor Raso Hultgren, 7th dan
July 8 - 12	2020 Santa Cruz Aikido Summer Retreat Save the dates for the annual 5-day summer intensive in Santa Cruz, with participants from many dojos, organizations, US states, and other countries: “building the World Family through Aikido”! Co-taught by Mary Heiny Sensei 7th dan and Linda Holiday Sensei, ASC chief instructor, with guest instructors TBA. More information available online soon, or at info@aikidosantacruz.org. Join us!