“Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the Great Void. This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior. ”- O Sensei
Bob Noha on the Manifest, Hidden and Divine
December 18, 2011Sensei Bob Noha, Chief Instructor at Aikido of Petaluma speaks about O Sensei's notions of the manifest (physical), hidden (dream) and divine (primordial). He discusses how with some simple practices we can integrate and experience these realms in a sword practice called Sho Chiku, Bai. "Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo and the plum blossom. The pine (sho) is evergreen, firmly rooted and venerable. The Bamboo (chiku) is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The plum blossom (bai) is hardy, fragrant and elegant." - Morihei Ueshiba
Read moreNo class on 12/24/2011 and 12/31/2011
December 18, 2011Due to the upcoming holidays, we will no be having class on Saturday 12/24/2011 and 12/31/2011. Tuesday and Thursday classes will continue as normal and our regular schedule will resume with Saturday classes starting back up on 1/7/2012.
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“Like” us on Facebook and receive a free month!
July 14, 2011We are having a promotion on facebook inviting anyone who is currently not a dojo member and "likes" this page, to come for a free month of Aikido training. This is extended to anyone who has already "liked" us here as well (as long as you aren't a member already. You know who you are!) Simply go here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aikido-of-Petaluma/187887877925724 Click "Like" and come on in for your free month! We are waiting for you. Onegai shimasu!
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Pictures posted of our Grand Reopening
July 9, 2011We had a very successful celebration today of Aikido of Petaluma's Grand Reopening in our new facilities. Sensei gave an introduction in the energy class, discussing how this is a practice derived from work that Robert Nadeau Shihan has developed. In T'ai Chi, he gave a very thorough explanation of the Yang style short form, including some of the origins of the art and how Professer Cheng Man Ch'ing evolved it into the short form that we practice and went over some of the basic movements....
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Aikido of Petaluma’s Grand Reopening
June 17, 2011Please come and join us to celebrate our new expanded facilities. We will have interactive sessions for brand new students, live demonstrations and films of masters from China and Japan. We are also offering a free month of classes for those who participate. Please view our flyer for dates and times!
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