MARY HEINY – BRATTLEBORO VERMONT FALL SEMINAR 2012
20th Year Celebration of the River Valley Aikido Club Story Teller Odds Bodkin will make a special appearance on Saturday night and entertain us with tales in keeping with the season. WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 12,13,14 We are keeping this seminar limited to 30 people so that each person has the maximum opportunity to receive the [...]
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Christian (Chris) McPherson
River Valley Aikido was saddened by the unexpected loss of Christian (Chris) McPherson. Chris joined us at River Valley Aikido two years ago with an interest in quietly practicing. However, his obvious skill and experience soon led him to being invited to teach which we looked forward to on Friday nights. It turned out that [...]
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Two Day Seminar With Charles Colten Sensei
Join River Valley Aikido for a seminar on Musubi, Alignment, and Soft Ukemi highfalls taught by Charles Colten Sensei (3rd Dan). Feel free to contact the dojo to reserve a spot or sign up on our Facebook Page. Schedule: Saturday, January 28 (10-12, 2-4) Sunday, January 29 (10-12) Cost: Sliding scale (15-25 per class)
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Fall Seminar with Mary Heiny
Please join us for our annual fall seminar with Mary Heiny. This is a unique opportunity to receive Mary’s teaching in an intimate seminar surrounded by the beauty of Vermont’s October foliage. Part of this seminar will offer a unique opportunity to explore kotodama chanting with technique. Opportunities for one-on-one sessions with Mary are available. [...]
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Two Day Seminar with Charles Colten Sensei (3rd Dan)
Join River Valley Aikido for a seminar on Musubi, Alignment, and Soft Ukemi highfalls taught by Charles Colten Sensei (3rd Dan). Feel free to contact the dojo to reserve a spot or sign up on our Facebook Page. Schedule: Saturday, January 29 (10-12, 2-4) Sunday, January 30 (10-12) Cost: Sliding scale (15-25 per class)
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Saturday Classes now back up and running!
Starting September 4th River Valley Aikido will be offering two Saturday classes, 10am-11am for beginners and 11am-noon with Don. Anyone interested is welcome to attend, beginners are especially welcome from 10am-11am.
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Ken Nisson – Monday 8/16 at 6:00pm
Monday 8/16 River Valley Aikido is holding a class with Ken Nisson at 6:00pm. This event is definitely a recommended class for all River Valley Aikido dojo members. All are welcome to attend, feel free to sign up on our Facebook Page if you’d like to attend or call 802-254-4118.
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Musubi & Ukemi Workshop With Charles Colten
This workshop, led by Charles Colten Sensei (3rd Dan), will focus primarily on Musubi (connection) and soft high-fall Ukemi in the context of Aikido principles and technique. Saturday, September 11th (10am-12noon, and 2-4pm) Sunday, September 12th (10am-12noon) Cost: sliding scale donations: suggested $10-20 per class
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Mary Heiny Seminar
We are keeping this seminar limited to 27 people so that each person has the maximum opportunity to receive the benefit of Mary’s unique and insightful teaching. Anyone wishing to both broaden and deepen their Aikido practice should consider attending this seminar. The weekend will fill up quickly so anyone wanting to attend should register [...]
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Aikido Basics – Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm
River Valley Aikido is now offering a Basics class every Tuesday from 6pm – 7pm. Anyone 14 and up is welcome to attend, we’ll focus on testing requirements, ukemi, technical details, and weapons. Beginners please bring loose fitting clothing (sweatpants & sweatshirts are ok) or a gi if you have one.
