Martial Arts, Chicago - Shinjinkai Events Calendar

EVENTS CALENDAR

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2009 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS:

February 3-8: Aikido Winter Training in Europe, and Aikido Vacation/Training Trip to West Africa: Kangeiko at Masakatsu Dojo in Olsztyn, Poland; instructed jointly by Moore Sensei and Tomasz Krzyzanowski Sensei, dojo-cho of Masakatsu Dojo. A combined vacation/training trip to Senegal and Gambia will follow the seminar.

May 22-24: Aikido Seminar in Croatia. Training at Eidokan Dojo in Split, Croatia instructed by Moore Sensei.

Dates TBA: Mugairyu Iaihyodo Tokyo Taikai, led by Niina Toyoaki Gyokudo, headmaster of Meishi-ha Mugairyu Iaihyodo. Open to Suimokai members only.

Dates TBA: Shinbukan Kuruda Ryugi Chiba Seminar, instructed by Shinbukan Headmaster Tetsuzan Kuroda Sensei, Chiba, Japan. Open to Shinbukan members only.

CHICAGO-AREA AND USA EVENTS:

JANUARY 2009

1: Aikido Shimboku Dojo's Hatsugeiko (first Aikido training of the New Year), Lake in the Hills, Illinois. Instructed by Lisa Tomoleoni Sensei. Shinjinkai members are welcome to attend this event.

3: Shinjinkai New Year's Training, 9:00am - 1:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Susuharai (dojo purification) will occur from 9am-12pm, followed by training and a celebration at a local restaurant.

7: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00 pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago

18: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

25: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

FEBRUARY 2009

4: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

6-8: Aikido Seminar in Grand Rapids, MI at Kyoseikan Dojo. Instructed by Alex Peterson Sensei.

7: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

13-15 Birankai President's Day Aikido Instructors Seminar, at Alameda Aikikai, Alameda, California. Instructed by T.K. Chiba Shihan.

15: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

21-22: Shinjinkai's Kangeiko, Aikido Winter Seminar, at Shinjinkai H.Q. in Chicago. Instruction by Moore Sensei and Lisa Tomoleoni Sensei of Aikido Shimboku Dojo.

22: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

26 - March 1: Sesshin, Intensive Zen Retreat, in Evanston, Illinois. Hosted by Daiyuzenji temple.

MARCH 2009

4: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

6-8: Sesshin, Intensive Zen Retreat, in Lyons, Michigan. Led by Genjo Marinello Osho and hosted by Mid-Michigan Aikikai and Huron Valley Aikikai.

14: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

15: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

28-29: Aikido Seminar in Grand Rapids, MI at Kyoseikan Dojo. Instructed by Meido Moore Sensei. Flyer and registration form here.

29: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30 pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago

APRIL 2009

4: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

8: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00 pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

9-12: Shinbukan Kuruda Ryugi USA Seminar, instructed by Shinbukan Headmaster Tetsuzan Kuroda Sensei, Encinitas, California. Open to Shinbukan members only.

12-18: Aikido Student Review Week, in preparation for testing on 4/19.

18: Aikido Rank Test, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

19: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

26: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

26: Aikido Founder's Memorial Ceremony, commemorating the passing of Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei on April 26. A brief Zen memorial ceremony will be conducted at 2:30pm immediately following regular class, Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

MAY 2009

1-3: Midwest Tokenkai, Japanese Sword Show, in Arlington Heights, IL. Information here.

1-3: Mugairyu Iaihyodo Seminar with Tony Alvarez Sensei, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Seminar information here.

2: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

6: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

17: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

31: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

JUNE 2009

3: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

5-10: Birankai Summer Camp, at Concordia College, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Instructed by T.K. Chiba Shihan.

13: Aikido Demonstration by Shinjinkai Members, at JapanFest in Arlington Heights, IL. In conjunction with our friends at Aikido Shimboku Dojo, Lake in the Hills, IL.

13: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

21: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

28: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

JULY 2009

1: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

5: Shinjinkan Dojo Founder's Memorial Ceremony and Aikido Training, commemorating the passing of our late teacher Tenzan (Fumio) Toyoda Sensei. All are welcome. 1pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

7-12: Sesshin, Intensive Zen Retreat, in Burlington, Wisconsin. Hosted by Daiyuzenji temple. Info. here.

12-18: Aikido Student Review Week, in preparation for testing on 7/19.

18-19: Korinji Groundbreaking Weekend. Please see the Korinji website for more information.

26: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

26: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

AUGUST 2009

1: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

5: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

8: 2009 Fall-a-Thon Fundraiser, benefiting the Korinji Foundation monastery project. More information on the Fall-a-thon page here.

14-15: Aikido Seminar in Winchester, KY, hosted by Bluegrass Budokai and instructed by Moore Sensei. Flyer here.

16: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

22-23: Shochugeiko, Aikido Summer Training Seminar, at Shinjinkai H.Q. in Chicago. Instructed by Moore Sensei. ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE. Flyer for printing/posting here.

23: Aikido Rank Test, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago, at the conclusion of Shochugeiko.

30: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 2009

2: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

12: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

20: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

27: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

OCTOBER 2009

7: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

8-11: Sesshin, Intensive Zen Retreat, in Burlington, Wisconsin. Hosted by Daiyuzenji temple. Info. here.

18: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

18-24: Aikido Student Review Week, in preparation for testing on 10/18.

24: Aikido Rank Test, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

25: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

NOVEMBER 2009

4: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

7: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

15: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

22: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

DECEMBER 2009

2: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

5: Zazenkai, mini Zen retreat; 6:30-11:30pm at Daiyuzenji temple/Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

6-12: Aikido Review Week: in preparation for testing on 12/13.

12: Aikido Rank Test, followed by a Holiday Potluck Party, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. The party is open to all; bring family and friends! There will be an Aikido instructors' meeting following the test.

20: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. Sunday, 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

31: Etsunengeiko, "Passing over to the new year in training": a traditional New Year's Eve practice and party, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Additional training will take place on New Year' Day.

[2008 EVENTS]

INTERNATIONAL:

August 8-16: Aikido Summer Camp in Europe: The10th Annual Polish Aikido Summer Camp, in Ustka, Poland. Instruction by Moore Sensei, Tomasz Krzyzanowski Sensei of Poland, and Urban Aldenklint Sensei of Sweden.

October 10-19: Aikido European Seminar Series: three seminars in Europe organized as part of our Aikido International Exchange program. Seminars at Kobukan Dojo in Athens, Greece, Sendokan Dojo in Elk, Poland (in celebration of Sendokan Dojo's 10th anniversary), and Wadokan Dojo in Gdynia, Poland (in celebration of Wadokan Dojo's 10th anniversary). Instruction by Moore Sensei and Tomasz Krzyzanowski Sensei from Poland.

October 15-17: Mugairyu Iaihyodo Tokyo Taikai, led by Niina Toyoaki Gyokudo, headmaster of Meishi-ha Mugairyu Iaihyodo. Open to Suimokai members only.

November 20-24: Shinbukan Kuruda Ryugi Chiba Seminar, instructed by Shinbukan Headmaster Tetsuzan Kuroda Sensei, Chiba, Japan. Open to Shinbukan members only.

CHICAGO-AREA AND USA:

JANUARY 2008

9: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00 pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago

12: Aikido Class in Ludington, Michigan at Freedom Martial Arts. 1:00-3:00pm.

20: Aikido Mini-Seminar, 2:30-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Subject: Aikido applications for firearm retention and disarming. Instructed by Moore Sensei.

20: Shinjinkai Aikido instructors' meeting and training, 12:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

20: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

27: Midwest Region Birankai Instructors Meeting, at Kyoseikan Dojo, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1:00pm.

FEBRUARY 2008

2-3: Kangeiko, Aikido Winter Training seminar, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Instructed by Moore Sensei.

10: Women's Self-Defense Seminar, 2:30-4:30 at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Open to any adult woman. Instructed by Moore Sensei.

13: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

15-17: Birankai Aikido Instructors Seminar, at Alameda Aikikai in Alameda, CA. Instruction by T.K. Chiba Shihan.

16: Aikido Class in Ludington, Michigan at Freedom Martial Arts. 1:00-3:00pm.

24: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

24: Shinjinkai Aikido instructors' meeting and training, 2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

MARCH 2008

2: CPR/AED Certification Class, at Shinjinkai. For instructors and assistants (limited extra spaces may be open for general members, please inquire). 3-5:30pm.

5: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

8: Birankai Midwest Region Aikido Practice, 1:00-5:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Instructed by regional instructors. Proceeds to benefit 2008 Birankai group events in the Midwest.

9: Aikido Mini-Seminar, 2:30-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Subject: Randori (multiple attackers). Instructed by Moore Sensei.

12-16: 2008 Shinbukan Kuroda Ryugi USA Seminar, instructed by Shinbukan headmaster Tetsuzan Kuroda Sensei in San Antonio, TX (open to Shinbukan members).

15: Aikido Class in Ludington, Michigan at Freedom Martial Arts. 1:00-3:00pm.

23: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30 pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago

27-30: Sesshin, intensive Zen retreat, in Evanston, IL.

APRIL 2008

9: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00 pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

13-19: Aikido Student Review Week, in preparation for testing on 4/19.

14: Aikido Class in Ludington, Michigan at Freedom Martial Arts. 1:00-3:00pm.

19: Aikido Rank Test, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

27: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

27: Aikido Founder's Memorial Ceremony, commemorating the passing of Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei on April 26. A brief Zen memorial ceremony will be conducted at 2:30pm immediately following regular class, Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

MAY 2008

2-4: Aikido Seminar in Grand Rapids, MI at Kyoseikan Dojo. Instructed by Robert Savoca Sensei of Brooklyn Aikikai.

2-4: Midwest Tokenkai, 2008 Sword Show, in Schaumburg, IL.

7: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

10: Aikido Class in Ludington, Michigan at Freedom Martial Arts. 1:00-3:00pm.

11: Aikido Mini-Seminar, 2:30-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. Subject: Tanto (knife) applications of Aikido technique. Instructed by Moore Sensei.

25: Shinjinkai Aikido instructors' meeting and training, 2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

JUNE 2008

1: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

4: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

5-11: Birankai Aikido Summer Camp, at University of San Diego with Aikido Doshu M. Ueshiba.

21: Aikido Class in Ludington, Michigan at Freedom Martial Arts. 1:00-3:00pm.

22: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

29: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

29: Shinjinkai Aikido instructors' meeting and training, 2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

JULY 2008

6: Shinjinkan Dojo Founder's Memorial Ceremony and Aikido Training, commemorating the passing of our late teacher Tenzan (Fumio) Toyoda Sensei. All are welcome. 1pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

9: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

11-12: Aikido Seminar in Winchester, Kentucky, instructed by Moore Sensei.

13: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

13-20: Aikido Student Review Week, in preparation for testing on 7/20.

19-20: Shochugeiko, Aikido Summer Training Seminar, at Shinjinkai H.Q. in Chicago. Instructed by Moore Sensei.

20: Aikido Rank Test, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago, at the conclusion of Shochugeiko.

27: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

AUGUST 2008

2: Japanese Culture Day at Shinjinkai, an open house featuring demonstrations of traditional fine arts (calligraphy, tea ceremony, flower arrangement) and martial arts (Aikido, Iaido, youth Aikido). Featuring a presentation by Ikka Nakashima Sensei, the famous master instructor of Ikebana and Chanoyu.

2: Fall-A-Thon Fundraiser, to benefit the Korinji Foundation's temple building fund. Information here.

6: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

10: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

8-16: Aikido Camp in Europe: The10th Annual Polish Aikido Summer Camp, in Ustka, Poland. Instruction by Moore Sensei, Tomasz Krzyzanowski Sensei of Poland, and Urban Aldenklint Sensei of Sweden.

19-24: Sesshin, intensive Zen retreat, in Burlington,WI.

SEPTEMBER 2008

6: Aikido Goudou Geiko (joint training session). 12:30-5:30 pm at Aikido Shimboku Dojo, Lake in the Hills, IL. Instruction by eight local teachers (including Moore Sensei). Donations accepted, to benefit the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

7: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

7: Shinjinkai Aikido instructors' meeting and training, 2:30 pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

10: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

21: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

21: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

26-28: Midwest Regional Aikido Seminar with T.K. Chiba Sensei, at Fox Valley Aikikai, Naperville.

OCTOBER 2008

8: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

10-19: Aikido Seminars in Greece and Poland, at Kobukan Dojo in Athens, Greece and then Wadokan Dojo in Gdynia, Poland (in celebration of Wadokan Dojo's 10th anniversary). Instruction by Moore Sensei and Tomasz Krzyzanowski Sensei from Poland.

12: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

19-25: Aikido Student Review Week, in preparation for testing on 10/18.

25: Aikido Rank Test, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

25: Shinjinkai Aikido instructors' meeting, following the kyu test at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

26: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

30 - Nov. 2: Sesshin, intensive Zen retreat, in Burlington, WI.

NOVEMBER 2008

7-9: Aikido Seminar with Darrell Bluhm Shihan of Siskiyou Aikikai, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

12: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

23: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

23: Aikido Women's Class: a monthly class open to all female Aikido students, including beginners and guests. 3:00-4:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

23: Shinjinkai Aikido instructors' meeting and training, 2:30 pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

20-24: Shinbukan Kuruda Ryugi Chiba Seminar, instructed by Shinbukan Headmaster Tetsuzan Kuroda Sensei, Chiba, Japan. Open to Shinbukan members only.

DECEMBER 2008

3: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

6-7: Aikido Seminar at Aikido Shimboku Dojo, Lake in the Hills, Illinois: celebrating the second anniversary of Aikido Shimboku Dojo. Instruction by Lisa Tomoleoni Sensei and Moore Sensei.

7-13: Aikido Review Week: in preparation for testing on 12/13.

13: Aikido Rank Test, followed by a Holiday Potluck Party, at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago. The party is open to all; bring family and friends! There will be an Aikido instructors' meeting following the test.

21: Aikido Intro. Class, free and open to the public. Sunday, 1:30-2:30pm at Shinjinkai H.Q., Chicago.

24 - Jan. 1: Dojo closed for holidays: classes resume January 2.