Please join this Friendship Seminar with four exceptional teachers: Kaname Ariga Shihan, Miia Mäntysaari Sensei, Ryota Oiwa Sensei and Luis Mochon Sensei. They are all senior deshi (direct students) of Endo Seishiro Shihan (8th Dan) and this is a rare opportunity to practice with them all together. For more information, scroll down and/or contact Charles Colten directly at: charles@circle123.org
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Logistics
Dates: May 16-18, 2025
Time: Friday Keiko: 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday Keiko: 10am-12noon, 2:30-4:30pm
Saturday Dinner in Dojo: 6:30pm https://tinyurl.com/kimusubiseminarparty
Sunday Keiko: 10am-1pm
Place: Aikido of Santa Cruz, 306 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Waiver Form
In order to participate, please fill out this waiver form https://tinyurl.com/kimusubimay25
Public Health
For the good of the entire community and yourself, if you are not feeling well, please stay home and take care of your health.
Each day, at check in, we will do a temperature check. If you have a fever, please refrain from joining the seminar, isolate, mask if necessary, and attend to your health. This will protect the entire group from potential infection and illness. Thank you for your care and understanding.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your participation you may be eligible for a full or partial refund:
Cancel before March 1, 2025: Full Refund
Cancel before April 1, 2025: 50% Refund
Cancel before April 15, 2025: 20% Refund
Cancel on April 15, 2025: No Refund
If for some serious and unexpected reason, you need to cancel after April 15, 2025 please contact us directly to discuss the matter. Email: charles@circle123.org
Financial Hardship and Scholarship Fund
We want to make it possible for all aikidoka to participate.
If you are able to provide scholarship funds for those in need, please contact Charles Colten directly by email: charles@circle123.org These funds will be used to help Aikidoka who need financial assistance to attend the seminar. Many thanks to those who have already anonymously donated to this fund.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact Charles Colten directly by email: charles@circle123.org
Lodging Options
There are many options for lodging in Santa Cruz; Hotels, Air B and B, Vrbo, etc. If you need further assistance, let us know.
Staying in the dojo:
For a nominal fee $25/night, accommodations are available for people to bring their own bedding and to sleep on the tatami at the dojo. First come, first served up to 20 spaces. Kitchen and showers are on site. People who stay in the dojo are expected to keep the space clean, and to remove all personal items from the common areas and training spaces at least one hour prior to all classes. If you are interested in this option, please reach out directly to Charles Colten by email: charles@circle123.org