Masa Kokoro Aikido of Calgary

Monday, August 2nd Holiday – No Class

Masa Kokoro — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:30:42 +0000

Monday, August 2nd is a holiday so SAIT will be closed. Our friends at Calgary Aikikai have graciously extended an offer to our regular students to train there on that date. It will be an open practice similar to Sundays at Masa Kokoro. Rei-in is at 7 pm, but please come early to help set up and clean mats.

Calgary Aikikai 30th Anniversary

Masa Kokoro — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:11:52 +0000

August 13, 14 and 15 – 2010

Seven of the world’s foremost instructors in Aikido, including three of O-Sensei’s remaining uchi deshi, will teach classes. This three day weekend seminar is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

* Kobayashi Sensei – 8th Dan (Japan)
* Asai Sensei – 8th Dan (Germany)
* Igarashi Sensei – 7th Dan (Japan)
* Kubo Sensei – 7th Dan (Hawaii)
* Arai Sensei – 7th Dan (Japan)
* Shirakawa Sensei – 7th Dan (Japan)
* H. Kobayashi Sensei – 6th Dan (Japan)

Policy Update

Masa Kokoro — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:36:58 +0000

Sunday classes and the intermediate/advanced training session (from 8:30pm to 9:15pm) are now for registered students only. However, if you had once registered previously and had to change to a drop-in basis because of some commitment or a vacation, you are exempt but should re-register when you can. That means that for these people who were once registered, you may still come to the intermediate/advanced sessions and Sundays (with your drop-in card).

New students and students who have never registered should register for the privilege of the extra training day. The benefits of registering include free SAIT parking, an extra training day on Sundays, and an extra 40 minutes of practice (typically) each class (on top of the use of the gym, pool, hot tub and sauna).

SAIT P1 Closure Dates

Masa Kokoro — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:56:41 +0000

SAIT’s P1 parking area will be closed on Thursday, July 8th until Monday at 6 am. This means that for the Friday class and Sunday class of that weekend you cannot park in P1. Please park in the adjacent parking lot just up the hill. If you are a registered Aikido student (not a drop-in student), then parking is always free on training days.

Class Location Change

Masa Kokoro — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:24:46 +0000

We will be conducting a pre-test on June 11th, so class will be held at the Calgary Aikikai location instead of the SAIT location at 6:45 pm.

Victoria Day Holiday

Masa Kokoro — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:14:33 +0000

Masa Kokoro will be closed on Monday, May 24th for the Victoria Day holiday. It will be open on Friday, May 21st and Sunday, May 23rd.

April Birthdays

Masa Kokoro — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:23:13 +0000

Andell Alexander – April 23rd

Happy birthday from all of us!!

May Birthdays

Masa Kokoro — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:22:36 +0000

Connor – May 1st
Eric Draken – May 18th

Happy birthday from all of us!!

Summer Aikido Registration

Masa Kokoro — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:33:13 +0000

The Summer Aikido term starts Monday, July 5th and runs to August 27th inclusive. Please register online early here.

Upcoming Holidays

Masa Kokoro — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:40:47 +0000

SAIT and Masa Kokoro will be closed on April 2nd and 5th. We will be open on Sunday, April 4th at the regular time. Here is the upcoming holiday schedule:

April 2nd – CLOSED (Good Friday)
April 4th – OPEN
April 5th – CLOSED (Easter Monday)