Christmas party

Here are some happy snaps (thanks Matt) from the party!

Christmas break

The last class for 2008 will be on Saturday, December 20.

The first class back will be on Monday, January 5, 2009.

In between, have a happy and safe break!

Saturday reminder

1. No classes will be held this Saturday (13/12/08) on account of the Christmas BBQ.

 

2. In true Melbourne style it seems Saturday may be blessed with some rain. If the day is rained out the Christmas BBQ will be held at the Dojo instead of Temple park. If the weather looks like it could go either way, please come past the dojo first to ensure the party has not been moved there just to be safe. A note will be left on the door pointing you in the right direction should no one be there.

 

see you Saturday

 

osu

Test results December 2008

Results of Tests conducted in December 2008

 

The following students have been promoted to:

 

 

7^th Kyu

Rebecca Gosling

Kate Virgo

Alex Pyke

 

5^th Kyu

Kellie McLinden

Brian Townley

Matthijs Smith

 

4^th Kyu

Madelaine Imber

 

 

* Certificates and Belts will be issued shortly in class.

Starting Aikido

When you start Aikido you don’t really know what to expect. You might have an idea that since it’s a martial art, it would involve punching, kicking and dealing with a situation by using force and being aggressive. But Aikido is not like that. It’s more about using your opponent’s strength against them. At the start you probably will get mixed up in all the different techniques and steps. But after time you will get used to them. But it will be highly unlikely that overnight you will become a black belt. So when you start off it might be hard at first and you might have second thoughts. But then you stop and think, and you will realise how fun it is and what a good time you are having. That’s the best thing about it. It might be hard one day and easier the next. So you come to the dojo not knowing to expect. I know that I enjoy Aikido and that when you start everyone is really friendly. So why don’t you give Aikido a go? If you do I’ll see you there.

Patrick Morel-Shields

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