Mushinkan Dojo

Happy new year!  For clarification, class resumes next Monday Jan 5th., 2015. i.e. no class tonight (12-29-2014).

Congrats to Erin, now 3rd Kyu! 2014-2015 Holiday Schedule: Wed Dec 17th - class on Mon Dec 22nd -   class on Wed Dec 24th -  no class Mon Dec 29th   - not confirmed; please tell Dave or Seth if interested Wed Jan 31st - no class  Mon Jan 5th- class on!

Congratulations to Connor Lindberg on passing his 5th kyu test and Seth Lindberg for passing his 2nd kyu.  Seth was surprised to learn the unofficial title of brown belt is "Dan Toy". He can't wait for the next seminar now.

Zenshinkai Aikido Association   has recently completed the online instructional video series for the ZAA Adult 3rd Kyu testing requirements. This series is available for purchase at: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/zaa Cost = $40 for 38min of video Check back frequently as ZAA adds additional test requirement series!

We still have class tomorrow Mon. 24th. With Thanksgiving day on Thursday, we will not have class on Wed 26th. Normal class schedule resumes Mon. Dec-1st.

Congrats on last night's promotions! Daryl Everding 4th Kyu Hanna Everding - 5th Kyu Sai - 5th Kyu Other Notes: Annual Dues These are due by end-November. Generally $20/$35 per person/family.  Please see Sensei. Zenshinkai Events - Seminars This list (below image) updates over time, so please check on occasion for date changes. In fact, the Mushinkan 2015-July event (17th-19th) has not made the list yet as of today, though it is being talked about via other venues (Facebook/email).  http://zenshinkai.wordpress.com/events-2014-2015/ Early registration will save you money (register ~2weeks prior will save ~$25 from the door price).

Annual Dues These are due by end-November. Generally $20/$35 per person/family.  Please see Sensei. Zenshinkai Events - Seminars This list (below URL) updates over time, so please check on occasion for date changes. In fact, the Mushinkan 2015-July event (17th-19th) has not made the list yet as of today, though it is being talked about via other venues( Facebook/email). http://zenshinkai.wordpress.com/events-2014-2015/ Early registration will save you money (register ~2weeks prior will save ~$25 from the door price). Blue Tape To sustain our mats, some blue duct tape is required.  Donations accepted.

The Zenshinkai Aikido Association Student Handbook has arrived! These handbooks are $20.

Congrats to David Hayes (a.k.a. Fireman Dave) for achieving 5th Kyu!

The Student Manual is now available for viewing/download in PDF form. Also note, a link to this has been added under the tab: "Links and Docs." Student Handbook 2014   (Link to PDF)  

Mushinkan Dojo (Liberty Township, OH) will host its first seminar ~1yr from now, currently scheduled for mid-July 2015 on a weekend. The probable venue for it is Martin Martial Arts. It will likely be weapon focused. Stay tuned and look for volunteer opportunities, since host locations often help attendees from afar and prepare the event.

Kyu Test Promotions:  Congrats to John, Connor, Hanna, Sai, and Lawrence! John McAlister - 7th Kyu Connor Lindberg - 6.5 Kyu Hanna Everding - 6.5 Kyu Sai - 6th Kyu Lawrence McAlister - 5th Kyu Nice job everyone!

Wednesday we welcomed a new member (of sorts)!

Note that Wed June 25th will a test night.  Please speak to Sensei prior. As always, the (a) test requirements and (b) testing request form are located in the  "Links and Docs" Tab  (link).

Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Sensei and Daryl head to a seminar, and many others are traveling. For those who remain and are interested, you are still welcome to attend class on Mon-26th with Seth.  

Seminars:  There has been some increased interest in attending seminars    (few day workshops) .   Mushinkan is an  affiliate  Dojo of the Zenshinkai (ZAA) organization that hosts many seminars across the United States.    Click on this link for the current schedule.  Zenshinkai Aikido Events Schedule (Seminars Event Link)    Previously, a copy of the events were listed in the "Calendar Tab," but these were not updated well.  Instead, a link to the ZAA Event Page is now highlighted there.

S E Lindberg: Making Cartoons from Photographs - Aikido Manual : Draft Figure of Aikido Poses  Aikido Student Manual - Figure Making This post describes how we ( Mushinkan Dojo members under Sensei...

Congratulations to Hanna Everding on passing her 7th Kyu test! Good Job!

Congratulations to Lawrence McAlister for passing his 6th kyu and Sai for passing his 7th kyu test! Now with photo!

Although Lakota Schools closed today, evening activities are still proceeding--this reflects that the storm has passed long enough for the roads to clear up.  So if your local roads are good, please attend as usual. Class should start at 8PM!

Congratulations to David Silver on passing his 2nd kyu!

All, even though Lakota Schools closed today (Wed Feb 5th), the roads are predicted to be okay by evening.  So we are planning on having the class for those able to attend.  Hope to see everyone safely there at 7:15PM.

Due to the insanely inclement weather, there will be no class Mon. Jan 6th 2014. Classes should resume Wed. Jan 8th (assuming temperatures rise back to ~30°F as predicted).

This is a test to share a private/on-line folder for Mushinkan Dojo photos (Heidi took hundreds of photos...about 75 have been made available).  This first attempt is a Google Drive folder, with access given to the few emails I had.  If you want access, please contact Seth at teamlindberg@gmail.com and provide an email. Here is the link:  Mushinkan Photos - For Members Only