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We had a great time on Friday and Saturday with Cyndy Hayashi Sensei.  I really look forward to her returning.

I will be posting some photos from Cyndy Sensei’s visit to both our public and private websites.

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 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!

We had a great halloween party last night with noodle wars, balloons, food, karaoke and general all-around fun.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped and participated.

In the 1950s an African American teenager visited his local library.  The boy was Olly Neal.  Olly  found a book that he liked and wanted to check it out.  But he noticed some girls that he knew were volunteering.  He figured they would see him check out the book and tell his friends.  That would ruin his reputation for being pretty much good for nothing.  He decided to steal the book.

When he finished the book, he returned it to where he found it.  He was delighted to see another book by the same author.  He “stole” that one, too.  And returned it to find another book by the same author.  This happened about 5 times.

Years later, he learned that the librarian, Mildred Grady, saw him steal the first book.  Mildred realized what Olly’s predicament was and said nothing.  But she did something — Mildred and a friend went hunting for more books by the same rather obscure author.  This way, they supported the fledgling reader.

That troubled teen is now a judge.

Here’s the link to the story and audio.