Aikido of Gainesville
The times for the Kids and Teens Classes will be changing from afternoons to mornings starting June 4th. The Public Schools will be letting out for summer on June 1st. The dojo gets hot in the afternoons so during the summer months when the schools are closed the class times are in the cool of the morning. So starting June 4th the Kids classes will start at 9am and the Teens classes will begin at 10:30am.
It occurred to me that the senior Kids students are not asking to play games at the beginning of class anymore. They come in the door and want to start right into regular practice right away. For one thing, their techniques are becoming more complex. Which means they have to focus more to understand and advance. But it may be that they have started to realize that the Aikido is the "play" and they have graduated to a higher level of play. I'm starting to hear "I love this technique." or "This is my favorite Bo kata". And just a few months ago the statements were "This is hard." Now it's becoming "This is fun."
We will have the May birthdays party for the Kids and Teens on the morning of Saturday, May 26th.
Keith & I made a couple instructional Nishio Style videos of Yokomenuchi Nikyo and Sankyo yesterday, April 29th. I still need to process them and get them uploaded. I will put them on Facebook and here when I get them uploaded to YouTube.
I'm having some trouble with the new version of the program not doing what the old program did. I'm still working on it.
I have decided to offer discounts of extra classes for parents or students who help clean the dojo while their kids or teens are in class. I'm swamped so much of the time with keeping track of the dojo financially, keeping up the websites, doing maintenance, processing new videos and such that the cleaning is not up to snuff. I think this can work out as a win-win for the dojo.
The Aikido of Gainesville Dojo will be closed on Tuesdays during the day. I might be there to do maintenance, but I will not be teaching on Tuesdays. There will regularly be a Free Community Service Aikido Class on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8pm. Tuesday Evening practices may not always be open. Please call ahead of time to determine if there will be a class that evening. Call first Jun Evangelista 352-222-0872. If no answer or Jun is not teaching, call Keith McInnis 352-258-4725.
It occurred to me that the senior Kids students are not asking to play games at the beginning of class anymore. They come in the door and want to start right into regular practice right away. For one thing, their techniques are becoming more complex. Which means they have to focus more to understand and advance. But it may be that they have started to realize that the Aikido is the "play" and they have graduated to a higher level of play. I'm starting to hear "I love this technique." or "This is my favorite Bo kata". And just a few months ago the statements were "This is hard." Now it's becoming "This is fun."
We will have the May birthdays party for the Kids and Teens on the morning of Saturday, May 26th.
Keith & I made a couple instructional Nishio Style videos of Yokomenuchi Nikyo and Sankyo yesterday, April 29th. I still need to process them and get them uploaded. I will put them on Facebook and here when I get them uploaded to YouTube.
I'm having some trouble with the new version of the program not doing what the old program did. I'm still working on it.
I have decided to offer discounts of extra classes for parents or students who help clean the dojo while their kids or teens are in class. I'm swamped so much of the time with keeping track of the dojo financially, keeping up the websites, doing maintenance, processing new videos and such that the cleaning is not up to snuff. I think this can work out as a win-win for the dojo.
The Aikido of Gainesville Dojo will be closed on Tuesdays during the day. I might be there to do maintenance, but I will not be teaching on Tuesdays. There will regularly be a Free Community Service Aikido Class on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8pm. Tuesday Evening practices may not always be open. Please call ahead of time to determine if there will be a class that evening. Call first Jun Evangelista 352-222-0872. If no answer or Jun is not teaching, call Keith McInnis 352-258-4725.
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The primary question: What constitutes a good dojo? How do you recognize a good dojo?
1. The Sensei (instructor) is knowledgeable, helpful and safe. 2. The techniques work and can be powerful, but don't always need to be powerful. 3. The senior students look out for and help the junior students and keep things safe. 4. Everybody is learning a lot and having fun. |
There are Dojos that stand a lot on visual image and ritual because they can't stand on knowledge and there are Dojos that forego a lot of ritual and may not look like much but they have an abundance of knowledge. We are in the latter group.
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To see and learn more about the dojo, go across the top menu to "About". On the drop down menu click on "Location". On that page there are 10 videos showing the dojo with explanations of what I have on the walls.
Under the videos menu I have added instructional videos for both Iwama Style and Nishio Style. I will begin showing how I teach the techniques, as time allows. You may find them very informative.
If you want to get in contact with me email; sensei@aikidoofgainesville.com or 352-494-7816.
Under the videos menu I have added instructional videos for both Iwama Style and Nishio Style. I will begin showing how I teach the techniques, as time allows. You may find them very informative.
If you want to get in contact with me email; sensei@aikidoofgainesville.com or 352-494-7816.
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Beginning June 4th Aikido for Kids will start Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri at 9:00am to 10:30am. Aikido for Teens start Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri at 10:30am to Noon. If you desire to come for the whole time in the morning I'm OK with that too. The more time spent in class becomes more learned which means the faster the advancement. Free Saturday classes will remain in the mornings until further notice. Kids 9am to 10:30am and Teens 10:30am to Noon AOG web sites with information about Kids classes are; Aikido Kids of Gainesville, Stop the Bully Using Aikido and Bully Defense Using Aikido These sites have more information about what to expect in Kids and Teens classes and Anti-Bully techniques. Thursday Free Class times are 6:30-8:00pm. There is now a weapons class from 8:05 to 9:00pm following the free class. |
The Nishio Sensei videos shown above here are advanced techniques. I start practically everybody in the Iwama Style to build knowledge and a foundation of basic techniques. After you have the knowledge to pass the third test, then you will better understand and appreciate the Nishio Style techniques which are strong and fast.
This offer is the same for Kids, Teens or Adult Classes. Unlimited Classes for one month. Classes are 1 1/2 hour long. For the Kids and Teens there are usually water breaks on the 1/2 hour. For the Adults the break comes around 45 minutes. If the practice is very lively or hot, we break at the half hours. For most beginners the focus is on simple anti-bully techniques.
As proficiency improves more traditional Aikido techniques are taught. Advanced practice includes Nishio Style techniques and more weapons practice.
For relatives and friends who buy classes there is a $10 discount for each relative or friend.
As proficiency improves more traditional Aikido techniques are taught. Advanced practice includes Nishio Style techniques and more weapons practice.
For relatives and friends who buy classes there is a $10 discount for each relative or friend.
This offer is the same for Kids, Teens or Adult Classes. Unlimited Classes for one month.
Classes are 1 1/2 hour long. For the Kids and Teens there are usually water breaks on the 1/2 hour. For the Adults the break comes around 45 minutes. If the practice is very lively or hot, we break at the half hours. For most beginners the focus is on simple anti-bully techniques.
As proficiency improves more traditional Aikido techniques are taught. Advanced practice includes Nishio Style techniques and more weapons practice.
For relatives and friends who buy classes there is a $5 discount for each relative or friend.
Classes are 1 1/2 hour long. For the Kids and Teens there are usually water breaks on the 1/2 hour. For the Adults the break comes around 45 minutes. If the practice is very lively or hot, we break at the half hours. For most beginners the focus is on simple anti-bully techniques.
As proficiency improves more traditional Aikido techniques are taught. Advanced practice includes Nishio Style techniques and more weapons practice.
For relatives and friends who buy classes there is a $5 discount for each relative or friend.
Aikido Classes 1 per week for Kids, Teens or Adults $60 for one Month
This offer is the same for Kids, Teens or Adult Classes. Unlimited Classes for one month.
Classes are 1 1/2 hour long. For the Kids and Teens there are usually water breaks on the 1/2 hour. For the Adults the break comes around 45 minutes. If the practice is very lively or hot, we break at the half hours. For most beginners the focus is on simple anti-bully techniques.
As proficiency improves more traditional Aikido techniques are taught. Advanced practice includes Nishio Style techniques and more weapons practice.
For relatives and friends who buy classes there is a $5 discount for each relative or friend.
Classes are 1 1/2 hour long. For the Kids and Teens there are usually water breaks on the 1/2 hour. For the Adults the break comes around 45 minutes. If the practice is very lively or hot, we break at the half hours. For most beginners the focus is on simple anti-bully techniques.
As proficiency improves more traditional Aikido techniques are taught. Advanced practice includes Nishio Style techniques and more weapons practice.
For relatives and friends who buy classes there is a $5 discount for each relative or friend.
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Classes will be tracked by the use of a punch card. The number of classes purchased will be written on the punch card and when the number of punches are completed a new card may be purchased. There will be no time restrictions on the cards.