Reed College dojo
Course schedule
| Day | Class | Time |
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| Monday | Beginner's Ki class | 7:00–8:00 pm |
| Beginner's Ki-Aikido | 8:00–9:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | Intermediate Ki class | 7:00–8:00 pm |
| Intermediate Ki-Aikido | 8:00–9:00 pm |
The Reed College dojo is a satellite of the SE Portland dojo, and is operated through the Reed College Sports Center. Classes are only open to currently enrolled students and alumni.
Instructors
- Erik Gorka, Assistant Lecturer, Chuden, Shinshin Toitsu Aikido 4th Dan, teaching for over 15 years.
- Dan Peterson, Assistant Lecturer, Shoden, Shinshin Toitsu Aikido 2nd Dan, teaching for over 10 years.
Left to right: Karl Starkweather sensei, Erik Gorka sensei
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May, 2013
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Memorial day weekend
Sunday May 26th – Monday May 27th at all dojos
No classes on Sunday or Monday because of the holiday.
June, 2013
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Kids' camp
Saturday June 8th – Sunday June 9th at the Tigard dojo
The annual kids' camp is this weekend, featuring lots of training and activities for members of the children's program.
July, 2013
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Fourth of July weekend
Thursday July 4th – Saturday July 6th at all dojos
No classes because of the holiday.
August, 2013
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Honolulu Dojo 60th Anniversary training trip
Thursday August 1st – Sunday August 4th at all dojos
Travel to Honolulu to train with Shinichi Tohei Sensei and our Hawaiian colleagues. Contact your dojo for more information.
September, 2013
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Labor day weekend
Sunday September 1st – Monday September 2nd at all dojos
No classes because of the holiday.
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Randori class
Sunday September 22nd, 9:30, at the Tigard dojo
The usual advanced aikido class will cover randori. All students brown belt and up are encouraged to attend.
October, 2013
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World camp
Wednesday October 23rd – Sunday October 27th at all dojos
Train at Ki Society Headquarters in Japan at this intensive camp.
November, 2013
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Aikido instructors' workshop
Saturday November 2nd – Sunday November 3rd at the Tigard dojo
The workshop will focus on teaching skills for aikido instructors currently teaching a class, with feedback from Tabata sensei. Details TBA.
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Fall camp
Saturday November 23rd – Sunday November 24th, 9:00 am on Saturday, 7:30 am on Sunday, at the Tigard dojo
One of two annual opportunities to train Aikido intensively, Fall camp is open to all current students.
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Thanksgiving
Thursday November 28th – Friday November 29th at all dojos
No classes over the holiday weekend.
December, 2013
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Thanksgiving weekend
Sunday December 1st at all dojos
No classes on Thanksgiving Sunday.
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Management conference
Sunday December 8th, 9:00 am, at the Tigard dojo
All instructors are invited to attend the annual management conference.
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Last day of classes
Thursday December 19th, until the new year, at all dojos
No classes will be held over the holiday break.
January, 2014
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Classes resume
Thursday January 2nd at all dojos
With the new year comes new training.
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Misogi
Sunday January 5th, arrive by 8:30 am, misogi starts at 9:00 am, at the Tigard dojo
Our annual opportunity to ring in the new year. Open to all current students. Annual new year's party to follow at 11:30.