1. July 2009 by Dojo-Cho Tim.
ACNJ “Blue Skies” Seminar
July 17, 18, 19, 2009

Francis Takahashi Shihan Once again we welcome guest instructor Francis Takahashi, 7th dan. Takahashi Sensei is one of the legends of American Aikido and the most widely respected senior practitioner in the U.S. Please join us for all or part of this weekend of fun, great aikido and thought-provoking growth on every level.
Francis Takahashi Sensei Shihan, 7th dan, Chief Instructor, Aikido Academy, Alhambra, CA
along with Greg O’Connor Sensei 6th dan, Chief Instructor, Aikido Centers of New Jersey
July 17, 18, 19, 2009 @
ACNJ’s East Hanover Headquarters Dojo, 55 Eagle Rock Ave. East Hanover, NJ
(click on above link for a downloadable flyer)
Class schedule: Fri. evening 7-8:30 pm, Sat. 10 am-Noon and 2-4 pm, Sun. 10 am-Noon
Note: All regularly scheduled ACNJ adult classes are cancelled Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday including the Clifton & Newton dojos.
Parents note: Children’s classes will still be held at their usual times at both East Hanover and Newton.
Seminar fees: Friday only: $20, Saturday only: $40, Sunday only: $30, All 3 days: $65
ACNJ members are encouraged to pre-register at the East Hanover dojo if possible but you can simply register whenever you come to the seminar. Remember to bring your Yukyusha/Yudansha book for validation of the seminar. Also, bring bokken and jo if you have them - just in case.
Aikido practitioners from any and all dojos and affiliations are always welcome. Open to all levels - including beginners.
Note: Postponed-
Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei
originally scheduled for Nov. 6-8, 2009 - Now postponed to a later date
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12. March 2009 by Dojo-Cho Tim.
The ACNJ testing is scheduled for May 30, 2009 in East Hanover!
The pre-test day is on May 14 at the Manasquan dojo. Ask Jose or Jonathon about their experience on the last testing procedure.
If you are interested in testing, you should be at the dojo everyday! As you well know, you can view basic techniques of your level test at the ACNJ members lounge by clicking on http://www.aikidocenters.com/Lounge/Default.cfm . This link should be your best resource of viewing all your requirements. Your testing forms and requirements are posted on the BLOG below.
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30. September 2008 by Dojo-Cho Tim.
I had in my possession a drawing handout of the Iwama Jo Kata’s for a long time. I am not sure when & where I got it, but thanks to James Walsh (Aiki-Parent) that document is now on a .pdf form for you to view.
Click on Saito/Iwama Aiki-Jo
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1. September 2008 by Dojo-Cho Tim.
Below are all the forms for testing applicants and requirements for adults and Aiki-Kids. Please print/fill them out / bring to dojo:
Aiki-Kids Testing Requirements Pg1
Aiki-Kids Testing Requirements Pg2
ACNJ Testing Requirements (2nd pg.)-Testing For Aikido Rank
Hombu Reg. (Only For Shodan Apps.)
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