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 3rd Dan, teaching for over 15 years.
- Karl Starkweather, Jokyu, Shinshin Toitsu Aikdo 1st Dan, teaching for over 5 years.
Left to right: Karl Starkweather sensei, Erik Gorka sensei
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September, 2010
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Labor day weekend
Sunday September 5th – Monday September 6th at all dojos
No classes because of the holiday.
October, 2010
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Randori class
Sunday October 3rd, 9:30, at the Tigard dojo
The usual advanced aikido class will cover randori. All students brown belt and up are encouraged to attend.
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World Camp
Wednesday October 20th – Saturday October 23rd at all dojos
The annual Ki Society world camp is being held at Ki no Sato in Japan.
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Aikido instructors' workshop
Saturday October 30th – Sunday October 31st at the Tigard dojo
The workshop will focus on teaching skills for aikido instructors currently teaching a class, with feedback from Tabata sensei. All brown belts and instructors are requested to attend Sunday afternoon.
November, 2010
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Fall camp
Saturday November 20th, 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 25th – Friday November 26th at all dojos
No classes over the holiday weekend.
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Thanksgiving weekend
Sunday November 28th at all dojos
No classes on Thanksgiving Sunday.
December, 2010
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Management conference
Sunday December 5th, 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
Monday December 20th, until the new year, at all dojos
No classes will be held over the holiday break.
January, 2011
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Classes resume
Monday January 3rd at all dojos
With the new year comes new training.
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Misogi
Sunday January 9th, 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.