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Announcement: “Ki Society 2019 USA National Seminar” in Las Vegas

Dear Torrance Aikido Club members

Ki Society 2019 USA National Seminar will be held in June 28 – 30th in Las Vegas.  (Certified Instructor Training will be in June 27th.)  The conference site is the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV).

The seminar will be led by Shinichi Tohei Sensei from Japan, the president of Shin Shin Toitsu Aikidokai and son of Koichi Tohei Soshu.  


SCHEDULE:

  • 6/27 (Thu): Certified Instructors’ Training (Morning & Afternoon Training)
  • 6/28 (Fri): General Practice (Morning and Afternoon Training)
  • 6/29 (Sat): General Practice (Morning and Afternoon Training)
  • 6/30 (Sun): General Practice (Morning Training)

LOCATION:  University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) , the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC)

HOUSING and MEALS:  Dayton Complex (UNLV Conference Housing), provide Breakfast and Lunch (no Lunch on 6/30), Banquet (evening of 6/29)

SEMINAR FEE: registration dead line is May 31st.  For more information, please download the flyer and the registration form. 

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* all participants must be members of Ki Society and have approval from their Chief Instructor to attend.


This seminar will give you rare opportunity to learn Ki Aikido from directory from Shinichi Tohei Sensei, and also meet many other instructors and members who practice Ki Aikido around the United States.  

Registration dead line is May 31st !  Please submit the application ASAP.  If you have any question, please contact to Torrance Aikido Club.  We look forward to see you at the seminar!!

 

New Year with Kagami Biraki ceremony 2019 !

Torrance Aikido Club brought in the New Year with our Kagami Biraki ceremony on January 7th.  Chinn sensei, chief instructor of Southern California Ki Society, blessed the dojo, then leaded the students for Misogi bell chanting.  After the class, members enjoyed the new year with sushi, rice cake, tea, and other goodies.  Happy new year for Torrance Aikido Club!  

Torrance Aikido Club Christmas dinner party 2018 at El Polo Inka♪

On December 15, Torrance Aikido Club members and their families came together at El Polo Inka restaurant in Torrance.  The members enjoyed conversations while listening live music with delicious meals and Peruvian beers! 

We also celebrate Chin sensei’s birthday.  We thank his dedication for teaching us Aikido and its spirit, and wish his health and longevity.  Happy Birthday Chinn sensei!!

Ki Class with Chinn sensei, December 2018

The last class of this year, Ki Class was held on December 12th, instructed by Clarence Chinn Sensei, Chief instructor of Southern CA Ki Society.  

Ki Class is not only focused on techniques, strength or weakness, but focus more on learning how to coordinate our mind and body.

The ultimate purpose of our study is to unify mind and body and become one with the Universe.  The Ki Classes help us moving forward to the goal.  

Holiday closing

Please note that the last day of our class in 2018 is December 12th (Wed), and the first day of the class in 2019 will be January 7th (Mon).  We wish you all the warmest of holiday cheer!