First Course in Aikido begins May 4, 2016

Do you have the appetite for aikido practice?

Indulge in your First Course in Aikido.

Aikido First Course May 4 - June 1

This 4-week beginner series allows new students to explore the practice of Aikido. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals. Movements and techniques are broken down to instill a healthy relationship with one’s own physical structure and movement abilities to ensure a fun and safe practice for you and your fellow students. 

Schedule and registration details:

http://www.multnomahaikikai.com/first-steps/

If you know others who might be interested in checking us out and taking some classes, please invite them to join us! Share this post or share the postings on our Multnomah Aikikai Facebook page. 

See you in the Dojo!

Aikido Multnomah Aikikai 6415 SW Macadam Ave Portland OR

Free Open House - Aikido Appetizer April 30, 2016

Join us for our Free Open House event, Aikido Appetizer 

We invite our South Portland neighbors, our extended dojo community and anyone curious about the art of Aikido.

Aikido Appetizer

Saturday  April 30

Free!

Enjoy a taste of what the practice of Aikido is all about. Get ready for fun! This is an ideal opportunity to experience Aikido firsthand. This free event is open to both adults and children.

You are invited to our Spring Open House - the Aikido Appetizer! Family, friends, neighbors are welcome! This is a great opportunity to try something new. Here's the schedule:

• 10am: Doors open. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and get oriented to the space. 
• 10:30am: Step onto the mat for a sensory experience and introduction to the art of aikido. Whet your appetite for for martial practice and get your body moving. Everyone can participate at their own pace. 
• After class: We will have tea and sushi. Socialize and ask questions of members.

Learn more: http://www.multnomahaikikai.com/first-steps/

Printable flyer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B430gEINcl_VMG81dzc0S3BmUnRudG05T0NNTTJsMVNfd3BZ/view?usp=sharing

Aikido Appetizer: Free intro Apr 30 & First Course in Aikido: starting May 4

Spring is here which means it’s time for another round of our Aikido Appetizer & First Course offerings, two events designed to connect with our neighbors, our extended community and to welcome new members.

Aikido Appetizer

Saturday April 30

Free!

A first taste of what the practice and classes are all about. This is an ideal opportunity to experience Aikido firsthand. Get ready for fun! This free event is open to both adults and children.

You are invited to join us for our Spring Open House - the Aikido Appetizer! Family, friends, neighbors are welcome! This is a great opportunity to try something new. Here's the schedule:

• 10am: Doors open. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and get oriented to the space. 
• 10:30am: Step onto the mat for a sensory experience and introduction to the art of aikido. Whet your appetite for for martial practice and get your body moving. Everyone can participate at their own pace. 
• After class: We will have tea and sushi. Socialize and ask questions of members.

Learn more: http://www.multnomahaikikai.com/first-steps/

If you know you have the appetite for practice then move right on to your First Course in Aikido.

Aikido First Course May 4 - June 1

This 4-week beginner series allows new students to explore the practice of Aikido. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals. Movements and techniques are broken down to instill a healthy relationship with one’s own physical structure and movement abilities to ensure a fun and safe practice for you and your fellow students. Schedule and registration details at:

http://www.multnomahaikikai.com/first-steps/

If you know others who might be interested in checking us out and taking some classes, please invite them to join us! 

• Share this post: http://multnomahaikikai.blogspot.com/2016/04/aikido-appetizer-free-intro-apr-30.html
• Share the postings on our Multnomah Aikikai Facebook page 
• Print the flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B430gEINcl_VMG81dzc0S3BmUnRudG05T0NNTTJsMVNfd3BZ/view?usp=sharing

See you in the Dojo!

Aikido Multnomah Aikikai 6415 SW Macadam Ave Portland OR

Study guides for 5th kyu and 4th kyu techniques based on the Birankai test guidelines

How do you study the kyu guidelines? What's your approach?

Organizing information in different ways can help solidify relationships between techniques. Using colors and gathering similar elements in groups can help the mind sort, categorize and associate.

Here are a couple of study guides for 5th kyu and 4th kyu techniques guidelines.
These documents include the same information found on the Birankai test guidelines document but organize the information in a different way.

These links along with other study tools are on the Member Resources page of Dojo News.

Create your own tools for studying as well!

The process of thinking through the material and laying it out, in a way that makes sense to you, is an invaluable exercise on the path of learning and retaining. As you read the name of the technique visualize it and recall the sensation of the motion.

When you practice the techniques in class, take a moment to write notes in your personal study guide and draw pictures. As your mind directs the pencil on the page, your neural pathways are strengthened and learning is reinforced.

~ Suzane Van Amburgh

Demonstration in Forest Grove 7 May

The Japan club at Pacific University has asked for a 15-20 minute aikido demonstration Saturday the 7th of May on the Pacific University campus in Forest Grove.

All aikidoka from Portland and Forest Grove are invited to assist or attend. Please contact Dave Dewberry for more details. train@fgaikido.com