SANTA CRUZ AIKIDO SUMMER RETREAT
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA CRUZ
July 12-16, 2000
SANTA CRUZ AIKIDO SUMMER RETREAT
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA CRUZ
July 12-16, 2000
Mary Heiny
Linda Holiday
with special
guest instructor
Motomichi
Anno
The Retreat is full but we are still accepting people onto the waiting list. There is still a chance you could get into the Retreat, so although we cannot predict with certainty, we will keep you informed once you are on the waiting list.
Anno Sensei began his study of Aikido in 1954, in Shingu, where O Sensei frequently came to teach and to make pilgrimage to the Kumano Shrines. For 46 years Anno Sensei has devoted himself to O Sensei's teachings of harmony and love through Budo. His flowing movement, impeccable posture and emphasis on the heart of the art have made him an influential teacher of numerous Western Aikido instructors including Mary Heiny and Linda Holiday. We are especially pleased to be able to welcome Anno Sensei back to the Santa Cruz Retreat.
Mary Heiny, 6th Dan
Kingston, Ontario.
After years of studying Aikido in Japan in the 60's and 70's, Mary Heiny served as Chief Instructor of several dojos in the United States and Canada. An itinerant North American treasure of Aikido with over 30 years experience, Mary Sensei's dynamic technique is complemented by her accessible and eloquent teaching style. She brings to every seminar a powerful message of the transformative nature of Aikido practice.
Linda Holiday, 5th dan
Chief Instructor of North Bay Aikido in Santa Cruz, CA.
Linda Sensei began her study of Aikido in 1970. She trained in-tensively in Japan for several years in the 70's, mainly at the Kumano Juku Dojo in Shingu, where Anno Sensei was a senior instructor. Since that time she has devoted herself to the founding and development of North Bay Aikido in Santa Cruz. Linda Sensei consistently focuses on the key concepts of O Sensei's vision of Aikido in a down-to-earth way. Her classes are known for their physical vigor and spiritual renewal.
The 2000 Summer Retreat will be held at the University of California, Santa Cruz campus with its redwood forests and sweeping views of the Monterey Bay. In addition to nearly 7000 sq. ft. of mat space, facilities include a 50 meter pool, weight room, tennis courts and hiking and bike trails. Housing is provided in spacious double occupancy, two bedroom apartments with living rooms. For directions to the campus click here. For a map of the campus click here.
The Santa Cruz Retreat has a history of generating a training atmosphere of sincerity and mutual respect. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunity for Aikidoists of any gender, race, sexual orientation or rank. We all benefit from the skills and insight of experienced practitioners while welcoming and progressing with newer students of the art.
In coming together for the 7th annual Summer Retreat, we reaffirm the goal of integrating body, mind, and spirit in our practice. In addition to numerous daily opportunities for general keiko (training), the Retreat offers meditation and misogi classes, discussion, and an evening banquet at North Bay Aikido's beautiful new facility... many ways to deepen our experience of Aiki community and our personal development as students on "The Way of Harmony".
The Retreat is full but we are still accepting people onto the waiting
list. There is still a chance you could get into the Retreat, so although we cannot predict with certainty, we will keep you informed once you are on the waiting list.
RESIDENTIAL PLAN: $395 PER PERSON
Deposit with registration: $150
Balance due June 9: $245
Includes all meals, housing, training fees and parking permit. Rooms are
double occupancy in spacious 2-bedroom apartments with living rooms.
COMMUTER PLAN: $195 PER PERSON
Deposit due with registration: $100
Balance due June 9: $95
Includes training fees and
the banquet at North Bay Aikido. Parking permits are available at
registration for an additional $20. Carpooling, buses and other means of
alternative transportation are encouraged.
The Retreat is full but we are still accepting people onto the waiting list. There is still a chance you could get into the Retreat, so although we cannot predict with certainty, we will keep you informed once you are on the waiting list.
All participants must register in advance by completing and signing the registration form. A deposit is required to hold your place. Confirmation of registration will be sent with additional information. When the Retreat is filled, your name will be placed on a waiting list. Registrations cannot be transferred to another person.
You can also request more information from us by sending email to sretreat@northbayaikido.org!
Send your signed registration form and check (payable to North Bay Aikido) to:
Santa Cruz Aikido Summer Retreat
North Bay Aikido 306 Mission Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Cancellations For cancellations received on or before June 18, deposits will be refunded less a $25 service fee. After June 18, registration fees will not be refunded unless we can fill your space.
Meals The first meal of the Retreat is Wednesday dinner, and the last meal is Sunday lunch. Commuters are welcome to eat at the University dining hall (or make your own arrangements.) Vegetarian options are always available.
The scholarship fund comes from the Aikidoists participating in the Retreat who are interested in ex-tending this wonderful opportunity to Aikidoists in need of financial assistance. Please consider making a donation of $25 or more to keep this community based fund flourishing.
North Bay Aikido, which sponsors the Retreat, is a non-profit educational corporation so donations are tax deductible. Thank you!
If you would like to apply for one of these scholarships, request an application when you send in your registration form and deposit. If you receive a full scholarship, your deposit will be refunded. There are also a limited number of scholarships available for out of town participants to stay for free at North Bay Aikido's new dojo facility and register under the commuter plan. Please indicate on the scholarship application form if you are interested in this option.
The two closest airports to Santa Cruz are the San Jose International (30 miles) and the San Francisco International (75 miles). Shuttle service is available from either airport directly to the Retreat. Call the Santa Cruz Airporter at 1-800-497-4997 for rates and reservations.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
2:00-4:30 Check-in
Dinner
7:00-8:45 Keiko
THURSDAY, JULY 13
6:30-7:30 Meditation
Breakfast
9:15-10:30 Keiko
10:45-12:00 Keiko
Lunch
1:30-2:30 Discussion: "The Practice of Receiving"
(Ukemi On & Off the Mat)
2:30-4:00 Keiko: Ukemi workshop
Dinner
7:00-8:30 Weapons class
FRIDAY, JULY 14
6:30-7:30 Misogi practice
Breakfast
9:15-10:30 Keiko
10:45-11:45 Keiko
Lunch
1:30-2:30 Q&A session w/ Anno Sensei
2:30-3:45 Keiko
Dinner
7:00-8:30 Weapons class
SATURDAY, JULY 15
6:30-7:30 Keiko
Breakfast
9:15-10:15 Keiko
10:30-11:45 Keiko
Lunch
2:00-3:15 White/blue/brown belt class
3:30-4:45 Black belt class
Banquet at North Bay Aikido
SUNDAY, JULY 16
6:30-7:30 Keiko
Breakfast
9:30-11:30 Keiko
11:45- Take up the mats
Lunch
1:00-2:30 Check-out
May 12: Scholarship applications due
June 9: Balance due
July 12-16: RETREAT
The Retreat is full but we are still accepting people onto the waiting list. There is still a chance you could get into the Retreat, so although we cannot predict with certainty, we will keep you informed once you are on the waiting list.
You can also request more information from us by sending email to sretreat@northbayaikido.org!
For further information contact:
The Santa Cruz Aikido Summer Retreat
c/o NORTH BAY AIKIDO
306 Mission St.
Santa Cruz CA 95060
ph. 408-423-8326 or 408-423-8364
sretreat@northbayaikido.org
Comments to: peter@cse.ucsc.edu
