Learning To Be Silent

We are very excited to host Peter Bernath Sensei at the dojo on Saturday, September 10.  Classes will begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day until 3:00 p.m.  The seminar is open to everyone, and of course we encourage your participation.

We will provide snacks between classes and are organizing an early dinner.  The cost for the seminar is $50.

Bernath Sensei is the chief instructor at Florida Aikikai.  He is a shichidan (7th degree black belt) and shihan (master instructor), both of which were awarded to him by Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba.  Bernath Sensei is also a member of the Technical Committee of the United States Aikido Federation, and holds a shodan in Iaido.

Before founding Florida Aikikai, Bernath Sensei was an instructor at New York Aikikai under Yamada Sensei. He has traveled and trained extensively throughout the world including Japan, and has studied under many of O-Sensei’s most famous disciples, including Kisshomaru and Moriteru Ueshiba, the second and third Doshu.

Bernath Sensei regularly teaches seminars throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe.  We’re thrilled he’s visiting us this year!

This Saturday, July 9, a benefit seminar on behalf of the Japan relief effort will be held at Florida Aikikai. The seminar is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $50.

We are organizing a carpool for our students. Please let us know if you’re interested.

The following USAF schools are hosting the seminar:

• Aikido Center of Jacksonville
• Aikido of Miramar
• Aikido of Palm Beach County
• Aiki O-Kami Society
• Brevard Aikikai
• Florida Aikido Center
• Florida Aikikai
• Gold Coast Aikikai
• Indian River Aikikai
• Lake County Aikikai
• Miami Aikikai
• Orlando Aikikai
• Palm Beach Aikikai
• Sadkane School for Aikido
• Southernmost Aikikai
• Suncoast Aikido

A big thanks to all our friends, students, and guests. What a great weekend!

This Saturday the dojo is hosting our 2011 Summer Seminar. Classes will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and be taught ‘tag team’ by local and visiting black belt instructors. Kids and adults will be able to train together throughout the day.

The seminar will be no cost, and will be followed by a bar-b-que at the dojo. Friends and family members are invited and encouraged to attend. The weather should be beautiful this weekend — perfect for a summer cookout.

Kyu testing for both adults and children is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.