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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you for supporting Hao in becoming a black belt. We always appreciate his warmth, humor, and sense of perspective Here is to many more years together.

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Azzia Walker @azziamw.bsky.social · 4d

Today we promote Hao Tran at Aiki Arts Center to black belt. He has been with us almost ten years also also publishes with Autonomous Press. See you there.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 10d

Our youth aikido program meets twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.

We are well staffed with two teaching teams of two Sensei each, dedicated aikido practitioners themselves. It's such an honor to introduce young people to their most capable, playful, and grounded selves.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 12d

Hope you can join us for Hao - 1st dan on Sunday, October 19. Hao has been with us almost ten years and also teaches Tai Chi.

Students training can show up at 12:30pm and anyone watching at 1:15pm. Then we have a meal at Picante to eat and celebrate.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 13d

Our very own Mike Jung is hosting a book launch party on Sunday, November 2 at 4:30pm. Hope you can join us at Mrs. Dalloway's bookstore in Oakland (free registration through EventBrite).

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 14d

“In Aikido training, we learn from everyone. We learn from the most experience people, but we also learn from new students. Everyone is connected through the heart and develops a mutual understanding. It is important to create a place where that can happen.”

― Anno Sensei

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 18d

Indeed. Constructive action starts with a sense of agency.

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Azzia Walker @azziamw.bsky.social · 18d

We have two more promotions on the calendar for next year at Aiki Arts Center. See you there.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 19d

Hao is promoting to 1st dan (black belt) on Sunday, October 19. Students training will show up at 12:30pm as always and guests can do the same or by 1:15pm. It's our last promotion of the year so we can gather a big group and celebrate at Picante afterwards.

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Azzia Walker @azziamw.bsky.social · 19d

It's a real gift of martial arts practice that we get acquainted with our own strengths and challenges, and start to develop a map for our lives. When we have a useful framework and a supportive community, challenges start to feel more like meaningful opportunities for growth.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 19d

Our very own Encian Pastel is an amazing artist. He offers dojo mugs (with and without a handle) so you can enjoy the new logo and a beverage of your choice.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · 24d

We are open with a regular schedule on Monday, October 13 (Indigenous Peoples' Day). You can show up at 7:30pm for sticks practice, and we have spares for community use. See you there.

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Nick Walker @dr-nicky.bsky.social · 24d

My dojo's award-winning YOUTH AIKIDO PROGRAM re-launches on October 2nd.

Registration is open now! Ages 7–12. Please spread the word to any parents you know in the Berkeley, CA area!

#kids #youth #martialarts #aikido #activities #parents #parenting #berkeley #oakland #baysky

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Aikido Classes for Kids Age 7–12 • Aiki Arts Center

Classes begin October 2nd! Register today! Benefits of Aikido • Focus, calm, and coordination • Practical self-defense skills • Self-esteem and confidence • Physical and emotional resilience • Conflic...

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 23

Our next promotion day (and the last of the year) is Hao - 1st dan. That is Sunday, October 19 with 12:30pm arrival for students and up to 1:15pm for guests. See you there!

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 22

We are yielding the space (no class) on Friday, October 10 for a special event at the studio. If you like to plan ahead, here is the events page with promotions, community meals, and the occasional hiatus.

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Upcoming Dojo Events • Aiki Arts Center

Thursday, October 2: Youth Program Re-launches for Ages 7-12. You can see more information on our youth aikido page. Friday, October 10: Dojo closed for a special event at the studio. Monday, October ...

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 22

We are happy to share that we’re re-starting our award-winning Youth Aikido Program!

Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 – 5:45pm, starting October 2. Students can attend either once or twice a week.

Registration is now open! Please share with Bay Area parents.

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Registration • Aiki Arts Center

Adult Memberships Membership for adults is $120 per person per month. (This is also the rate for teens who have been cleared to join the adult classes.) A $25 registration fee is added for your first ...

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 21

Thank you so much for supporting Martha in advancing to 1st kyu. And it was a rite of passage for the whole dojo with Alan Sensei facilitating. We are cultivating a super capable group.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 15

We are happy to share this neurodiversity event (online this Friday at 2pm Pacific) with Andrew Reichart. If you want to learn more about the many brain styles and how to work harmoniously with them, see you there.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 15

Martha is promoting to 1st kyu (second level brown) on Sunday, September 21. We'll show up at 12:30pm to set up and train, then do the promotion, and will pack up at 2:30pm as usual. See you at the dojo.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 9

On Sunday, September 14, we'll scrub the mats before class (showing up at the usual time of 12:30pm) and then will gather at Picante (6th Street and Gilman) for a meal after class. See you at the dojo.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thank you for supporting Zoe in becoming a brown belt. She started training almost a decade ago in our youth program. And the next dojo event is mat cleaning and a Picante meal next Sunday.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 6

It's a pleasure to share the updated events page, with spring promotions on the way. Thank you for showing up for each other so we can amplify the joy and strength.

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Upcoming Dojo Events • Aiki Arts Center

Sunday, September 7: Zoe Promotes to 2nd kyu. Students training will gather at 12:30pm to set up and practice, and guests can show up any time before 1:15pm. Sunday, September 14: Meal at Picante (6th...

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Autonomous Press @autonomouspress.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you, Dean Gloster, for your contributions to Spoon Knife 6 (Rest Stop) and Spoon Knife 9 (Numbers). It's a pleasure getting to know you through the Aiki Arts Center practice in Berkeley too.

"I’m trying to be quieter and calmer and meet attacks with a more relaxed openness."

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Dean Gloster Reflects on Seven Years of Aikido Practice • Aiki Arts Center

Dean Gloster is approaching his seven-year anniversary at the Aiki Arts Center dojo. His checkered past includes being a law clerk to two Supreme Court Justices, being a lawyer for several decades, an...

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 5

On Fridays this month, we are focusing on the fundamentals to support our new students. All levels are invited to practice. We'll learn technique names, how to work in a group of three, and basic movements like rolls and falls. See you at the dojo.

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Aiki Arts Center @aikiartscenter.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Because it’s an environment where each of us experiences vulnerability, and we rely on and trust each other, it fosters genuine connections between people."

Dean Gloster (student since 2016)

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Dean Gloster Reflects on Seven Years of Aikido Practice • Aiki Arts Center

Dean Gloster is approaching his seven-year anniversary at the Aiki Arts Center dojo. His checkered past includes being a law clerk to two Supreme Court Justices, being a lawyer for several decades, an...

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