ACNJ Dojo News
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!
2007 Helping Hands Seminar a Great Success!
(Our next Helping Hands Benefit Seminar
is scheduled for April 5, 2008 and will benefit
Homeless Solutions)
Our first ACNJ Helping Hands Benefit
Seminar on Saturday, June 23, 2007 was a wonderful success. It was a
quite a full day of training, fun and food - and all for a good
cause and a great excuse to get together. It was an impressive
turnout and so far we've raised close to $2500.00 for the
Joseph E. Enright Foundation. Thanks to all of
you who were able to participate and for your generous donations.
Thanks to all the senior ACNJ yudansha instructors who led the day's
classes - Don, David, Lawrence, Brian, Paul, Scott, Robert, John,
Tim, Jeff, Ginny and Mary Kay. It was especially gratifying for me
to be able to see and participate in all of your great classes. What
a great celebration of the talent and variety we have within ACNJ.
Great job!
Thanks also to all the pot luck providers. Great stuff and variety
for all palettes. No one went home hungry or thirsty that's for
sure!
Special thanks to Michael Schneider for all the "pr" work he
contributed with press releases, in contacting newspapers, radio and
TV stations*. His professionalism went a long way to benefit both
the dojo and the Enright Foundation. Thanks Mike!
I'll join you in looking forward to having the same great time - for
another worthy charity - at our next Helping Hands seminar.
Thank you all for everything.
Greg
See the WMBC
interview here.
"No Falling Aikido" Classes
Held occasionally at our East Hanover Dojo.
Although falling is no required in any of our regular classes these
special "No Falls Aikido" classes are of
value to any and all aikido students - beginners through advanced. The
entire class is conducted without falls and concentrates on aikido
centering, posture and breathing as well as partner blending,
controlling and neutralizing techniques.
Again, members may also enjoy any of our regular aikido classes without the
need to take any falls. If desired, introductions to basic falling
methods are done safely, comfortably and at each individual's
personal pace.
To sign up or for more info:
Click here or call the dojo at 973 599 9300
New! Beginners
Aikido Basics Classes
All of our aikido classes are adaptable for
beginners and these classes are specifically geared for the
beginner and cover
everything that the new student needs to start comfortable and
effective Aikido practice including: Dojo Etiquette & Terminology,
Warm-ups & Exercises, Breathing & Posture, Basic Movement &
Blending, Basic Falling & Basic Techniques. It is open to all
current, past and future new members.
These classes are led by a wide range of ACNJ staff instructors.
Classes are held on Fridays at 5:30-6:45 pm and 7-8
pm at the East Hanover dojo. Beginners may attend either or both
whenever they wish - and, of course, all of our regular aikido
classes at all of our dojos as well.
To sign up or for more info:
Click here or call the dojo at 973 599 9300.
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