http://www.northtexasaikido.com/index.htmlUpcoming events and Newseninfo@northtexasaikido.comCopyright 2010 North Texas Aikido2012-02-04T10:22:35-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 09:05:22 -0600info@northtexasaikido.comNews2012-02-04T10:22:35-06:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/2bbe2835f9efa6dabbf3aeea73684edd-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/2bbe2835f9efa6dabbf3aeea73684edd-14.html#unique-entry-id-14Save the Date!
_{Pat Hendricks Sensei (7th Dan Aikikai) returns to North Texas Aikido for her third annual seminar on April 14-15, 2012. Don't miss this opportunity to train with one of the highest-ranking Iwama-style Aikido instructors in the world today.The Seminar Flyer is now available.}]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2012-01-16T20:15:03-06:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/8de73df1e9fbdb123aef40dcd1247784-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/8de73df1e9fbdb123aef40dcd1247784-13.html#unique-entry-id-13Starting Friday, January 20, North Texas Aikido will be adding a Teen class to the schedule.All our teens are especially encouraged to attend this new class, specifically designed to address the training needs of our youth as they mature in rank (and size).]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2011-12-17T07:38:05-06:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/6956c55f7804ad6706aea17bd72ba368-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/6956c55f7804ad6706aea17bd72ba368-12.html#unique-entry-id-12Please note that the Dojo will be CLOSED Saturday, December 24 through Saturday December 31 for the holidays.There will be New Year's Day training and Pot-Luck at 10am for those interested in attending.]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2011-08-21T16:30:12-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/7ab1c27bcaeb17c14c85056d7ed8c586-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/7ab1c27bcaeb17c14c85056d7ed8c586-11.html#unique-entry-id-11
To offset these cancellations, Sensei has temporarily* added an increasingly popular weekday morning class at 6:30am. Come start off your weekday with some Aikido training before work or school. Bring a towel and take advantage of our shower facilities before heading off to your regularly-scheduled life outside the dojo.

Always check the Dojo's Twitter updates via the Twitter Feed directly on the right on our NEWS page, or via your favorite Twitter client for the latest information about the availability of these short-term classes or evening cancelations.




_{*As Sensei has been fond of saying, "It's only temporary, unless it works." The best way to ensure that the early morning classes continue beyond the current heat wave is via your participation and enthusiasm.} ]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2011-04-24T17:46:51-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/b2b0e9fa5efb7041e76e67d67c129cb5-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/b2b0e9fa5efb7041e76e67d67c129cb5-10.html#unique-entry-id-10During the week of Tai Sai, we will have several events to commemorate the occasion.

Silent Classes - Afternoon, Kids and Evening Classes held on Tuesday, April 26 will be “Silent Training” to commemorate the anniversary of O-Sensei’s passing. No words will be used in the Dojo, whether by Dojo Cho, Students, Parents, Guests or Visitors. Laughter, Kiais, moans of pain or other expressions are permissible as dictated by the rigors of training. Just don’t use words anywhere in or around the dojo on this day.

Yudansha Training & Meeting - Friday, April 29 will be our next Yudansha training and meeting. As before, we will hold a general class from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, immediately followed by a yudansha-only training session until 9:30 pm. Yudansha candidates are invited to attend, as well as other students whom the instructor invites in advance.

Tai Celebration and Pot-Luck Party - Saturday, we will have our Tai-Sai Celebration and Pot-Luck party immediately after Weapons Class. Bring your favorite dish(es), desserts and/or drinks to share with your fellow students, as we celebrate the life of O-Sensei. Invite your friends and family, as well.]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2011-04-24T17:43:22-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/040a1feb4607405ed3b7f376d91737af-9.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/040a1feb4607405ed3b7f376d91737af-9.html#unique-entry-id-9Join North Texas Aikido May 21-22 for our 2nd annual seminar conducted by Patricia Hendricks Sensei.

We’re honored that Hendricks Sensei is returning to conduct a two-day seminar. You will not want to miss this event!

The Registration Flyer is available in PDF format HERE]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2011-03-22T16:06:01-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/f8d08ef898876e82099b4b7f47fbce22-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/f8d08ef898876e82099b4b7f47fbce22-8.html#unique-entry-id-8Take note of some of these upcoming events at North Texas Aikido:

• Yudansha Training and Meeting - Friday, March 25. All Yudansha are strongly encouraged to attend this monthly training session especially tailored to senior students and Yudansha candidates. Two one-hour classes will be held, starting at 7:30, with the first class open to the general student body and the second class open only to Ikkyu and above, unless otherwise invited in advance. A meeting covering dojo business and other topics will be held immediately after the second training session.
• Roadside Trash Pick Up Day. As part of the annual Texas Trash-Off, North Texas Aikido will be participating in the single largest one-day cleanup event in the state. We will begin the cleanup along our adopted 2-mile stretch of road around 9am and should finish around noon. Participation by our teens and adults (as well as any willing family members or friends) is highly encouraged. Bring water, gloves, bug-spray, sunscreen and and some snacks and/or drinks to share back at the dojo afterwards. The more folks that help, the faster we finish.
• Second Annual Seminar with Pat Hendricks Sensei. This particular upcoming event will get more details and more prominence soon, but for now reserve the weekend of May 21-22 for this important event. There are many projects in and around the dojo that need to be done to prepare for Pat Sensei’s visit, and we want to make her visit as pleasant and comfortable as it was last year. Check with Sensei for ideas on how you can help make this year’s seminar another success.

]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2010-11-06T07:26:56-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/bd5329d3e418545dc5e90e94bda1e217-7.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/bd5329d3e418545dc5e90e94bda1e217-7.html#unique-entry-id-7info@northtexasaikido.comNews2010-06-12T10:41:55-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/fe93b248986c7259b8c3babbbcf06e1c-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/fe93b248986c7259b8c3babbbcf06e1c-6.html#unique-entry-id-6info@northtexasaikido.comNews2010-05-29T11:14:41-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/3d360bc8648594a8ca824494b611d026-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/3d360bc8648594a8ca824494b611d026-5.html#unique-entry-id-5info@northtexasaikido.comNews2010-05-29T11:02:37-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/4022b200c75076be18d0c9339cad0159-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/4022b200c75076be18d0c9339cad0159-4.html#unique-entry-id-4Thank You to everyone who helped make our Grand Opening and first seminar in the new building a resounding success!

It was great to reconnect with old friends we haven’t seen in a while, as well as the new friendships we developed over the weekend.

Our special guest instructor, Pat Hendricks Sensei, was very pleased with the new dojo facility, as well as the excitement and energy of everyone in attendance.
She expressed a desire to make the seminar an annual event, and we are already making plans for her return visit next year around the same time.]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2010-04-10T06:43:57-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/d4c3adb7039dc0b3adddda9d776af9de-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/d4c3adb7039dc0b3adddda9d776af9de-3.html#unique-entry-id-3Join North Texas Aikido May 15-16 for our Grand Opening weekend featuring a seminar conducted by Patricia Hendricks Sensei. After ten years of planning, waiting, preparation, waiting, construction, waiting and finally finishing up; we just can’t wait any longer to share our new facility with the world.

We’re honored that Hendricks Sensei will be in attendance to help us commemorate the occasion with a two-day seminar. You will not want to miss this event!

The Registration Flyer is available in PDF format HERE]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2010-04-10T06:44:16-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/9c04513991922bcb69501d956095e259-2.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/9c04513991922bcb69501d956095e259-2.html#unique-entry-id-2Tai Sai celebration after weapons class on May 1. Bring light snacks and beverages to share after training.]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2010-04-10T06:44:21-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/1321aa67fc2c73111832bf8843a7af5b-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/1321aa67fc2c73111832bf8843a7af5b-1.html#unique-entry-id-1of course - moan in pain...]]>info@northtexasaikido.comNews2010-04-10T21:17:46-05:00http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/8a858ed59ba5309447331bde518b9f3a-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.northtexasaikido.com/news/files/8a858ed59ba5309447331bde518b9f3a-0.html#unique-entry-id-0

Saturday, April 10th is the date of the Great Texas Trash-Off for our Adopt-A-Highway program. We plan to get started at 9am (not 10am as previously published), so arrive early enough to get settled in, beforehand. Bring gloves, sunblock, bug-spray and a “grabber” if you have one. Water is mandatory for participants, so bring enough for a few hours of outdoor activity.

UPDATE: Thanks to the few who showed up to help, we collected over 29 bags of roadside garbage, not including the stuff that wouldn’t fit in the state-supplied sacks (25’ length of rebar, anyone?).]]>