Dear parents and students,
This Spring Edition of the e-Newsletter is a little late, with Summer being almost upon us. Better late than never... :o)
Thank you for another academic year of Aikido classes. The May/June cycle of classes wind up this week, as Gordon Head Recreation Centre closes for their annual maintenance next week. I remain grateful for your interest in Aikido, and for the students who have stayed with me these many years. Congratulations to all graduating students! All the very best to Dale who will be moving to another province; and Sophia, who has set her sights on UBC: it has been a great pleasure practicing with you, and to have watched you grow to maturity. All the very best in blessings on your endeavours.
Coming up in July is the summer's annual Aikido Warriors' Camp; scheduled from 9 am to 3 pm on the week of Monday, July 20 to Friday, 24. Registration is open, and there are currently 13 spots left. Also, there will be classes in August, held twice a week for the month: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from August 4 to August 27. The details are below.
Do visit the website to review some of the techniques, philosophy, or the jo and bokken suburi and katas during the summer.
Thank you for your trust and for sharing this journey with me.
Aikido Warriors' Camp (8-16 yrs)
(158527) 9 am to 3 pm - Mon July 20 to Fri July 24
Summer Cycle
Tue & Thu: 4 Aug to 27 Aug / 8 classes
(166241) 5 pm - Mixed Youth Levels: 8 classes / $96
(166242) 6 pm - Mixed Adult Levels: 8 classes / $104
Please click here to register.
Click here for the 2025/2026 Class Calendar
For reflections and thoughts on Aikido, go to e-Reflections.
Feel free to forward any questions you may have, or if you need any clarification.
Grateful thanks and gratitude to students, parents, and their families for keeping Ueshiba Aikido alive in Victoria all these years.
See you in the dojo!
With gratitude and blessings,
Yours in Aiki,
Rafael Oei Sensei
Ueshiba Aikido Victoria
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