Aikido'Ka

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Cyndy Hayashi Self-Defense Seminar

Cyndy Hayashi Sensei’s self-defense/practical aikido seminar this evening was absolutely fantastic.  Everyone had a great time and learned simple, effective self-defense techniques.

Tomorrow, Cyndy Sensei will be teaching two aikido classes from 10:00 – 11:30 am and 12:30 – 2:00 pm.  We’ll have a potluck from 11:30 – 12:30 at the dojo.  Come, train and have a great time.

Cyndy Hayashi Sensei Seminars This Weekend!

Cyndy Hayashi Sensei Seminars

Cyndy Hayashi Sensei Seminars
Friday, November 13, 6:30 – 9:30 pm — Women’s Only Self-Defense. $60.
Saturday, November 14 — Aikido Seminar, Open to All
Class Schedule: 10:00 – 11:30 am and 12:30 – 2:00 pm;
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Potluck at the dojo
$40.

Click here for the poster for Cyndy Sensei’s seminars.

Here’s what participants from Cyndy Sensei’s Women’s Self-Defense seminar had to say:

“This seminar changed my life.” “I didn’t know I could be so powerful.” “Cyndy Sensei’s seminar was so empowering. We had a great time.” “Cyndy Sensei is wonderful.” “I thought martial arts would be icky! This was upbeat and fun.”

Last year, we sold out the 30 places. So RSVP early to get your spot. Just reply to this email that you want to attend. Be sure to give me your cotact information when you RSVP.

This seminar is open to women only, ages 15 and up. Speak with me if you think your younger daughter might want to attend.

Cyndy Sensei’s Aikido seminar is open to all ages and all levels. Cyndy Sensei holds the highest rank of any female aikidoist in the country — 6th degree black belt (others hold the same rank, but no one holds a higher rank). Cyndy Sensei is tremendous fun and you will learn an immense about aikido. Don’t miss this seminar!

$40. This seminar is open to all ages and skill levels.

For both of these seminars: We will turn away no one because of money. Please speak with me if cost is an issue.  My phone number is (530) 273-2727.

Register for the seminar here.

 

We Can . . . Drive Through 3 Success!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone for all of your help with our annual Food Drive. 

Without the many Aikido’Ka members and friends who collected donations, many people would go hungry. Of course, without the extraordinarily generous folks who donated money and food, many would go hungry.

Here are the tentative totals:

Over $2,800 in cash!

Over 1,600 pounds of food!

I will post the final numbers when I get them.

I will also be posting some photograhs from We Can . . . Drive Through 3.  For members, I’ll be posting a bunch more photos on our student website.

We Can Drive Through . . . Tomorrow!

We Can . . . Drive Through 3 is tomorrow from 11 – 6!  Here’s the info:

On Saturday, November 7, from 11 am – 6 pm, at the corner of Broad and Union Streets in Nevada City, Aikido’Ka is holding its third annual can drive for the Nevada County Food Bank.

Aikido’Ka held its first drive in 2007 – dubbed We Can . . . Drive Through – in response to the Food Bank’s dire food shortage. On October 27, 2007, at the bottom of Broad Street in Nevada City the community raised approximately $2,500 in cash and over 1,600 pounds of non-perishable food. Last year, Aikido’Ka held We Can . . . Drive Through 2 and the community raised over $2,800 in cash and 2,200 pounds of food! This year, the problem of hunger in our community continues to grow and the Food Bank is busier than ever.

We Can . . . Drive Through 3 is simple: Drive to the bottom of Broad Street where volunteers will be accepting donations (rain or shine). Donations the Food Bank wants include cans or bags of food, money and personal hygiene products. For a more complete list of the Food Bank’s needs, please check our We Can . . . Drive Through 3 web page at JoinAikido.com/special_events.html.

Aikido’Ka is training peaceful warriors and community leaders through its Project Based Leadership programs. At Aikido’Ka students perform community service as part of their martial arts and leadership training.

Aikido is unique among martial arts by striving for twin goals – practicing effective self-defense while hurting no one. Aikido’Ka holds classes for all ages and physical condition. To volunteer or for more information about We Can . . . Drive Through 3, please call Aikido’Ka Chief Instructor Frank Bloksberg at (530) 273-2727 or send him an email.

See you tomorrow!


Halloween Safety Tips

We know you want to keep your children and students safe this Halloween!  Our goal at Aikido’Ka is to help you keep you children safe and happy throughout the year, including Halloween. 

Here are some ideas to help keep your children avoid unnecessary risks and be safe:                                           
Trick-or-Treaters

  • Be Seen — Wear reflective tape on costumes and candy buckets to so that everyone can see you.
  • See Everything — Make sure that you can see clearly when you are wearing your constume.  Better yet, use safe, non-toxic face paint instead of a mask. 
  • Don’t Trip — Watch where you are going.  Use a flashlight so that you really can see.  Also, make sure your costume isn’t so long that you will trip on it — or that it will get caught on something.
  • About Your Flashlight — Make sure your flashlight has fresh batteries.  Maybe you should carry some extra batteries!  When getting your treats, put your flashlight pointing down into your treat bucket.  That way, you will have an extra hand free and you will be able to get your flashlight easily when you need it again.  Never shine your flashlight into people’s eyes, especially people driving or bicycling.
  • Make sure your props are flexible and blunt so that no one gets hurt when you play with them.
  • Stay on sidewalks.  Avoid walking in streets if at possible.
  • Where there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the road and walk so you are facing traffic.
  • Look both ways and listen for traffic before crossing the street.
  • Cross streets only at the corner.  Never cross the street between parked vehicles or mid-block.  Walk across the street.  Never, ever run into or across the street!
  • Never trick-or-treat alone.  Trick-or-treat in a group. 
  • Tell your parents where you are going.

Parents

  • Ensure an adult or older, responsible youth will be supervising children under 12.
  • Plan and discuss the route with your trick-or-treaters.  Make sure the route is of familiar areas and along established routes.  Instruct the children to stick to the route.
  • Teach them to stop only at well-lit houses and to never to enter a stranger’s home or garage.
  • Set a time for the children to be home.
  • Tell children to have the person responsible for them to check any treats before eating them. Otherwise, wait until they get home to eat any treats.
  • Review trick-or-treating safety precautions, including pedestrian and traffic safety rules.
  • Make sure the costumes are flame-retardant, highly-reflective and visible.

Have fun!