Summer/Fall 2010

Youth Program Update

Summer! - Summer time is a great time for family vacations and our families are on some awesome trips. The summer schedule for the Youth Program, for July and August, will be classes only on Wednesdays. We will resume, in September, with our full schedule of Youth Program classes.
Note: There will be no break for the Aiki-Mites in August and September, as was originally posted.

Labor Day - Dojo holiday! Monday, September 6th.

Obon Festivals - This year we are doing demonstrations in 2 Obon Festivals! The first, is Sunday, July 11, at 2pm at the Monterey Buddhist Temple in Seaside. The second, is Sunday July 25 (time to be announced) at the Salinas Buddhist Temple.

If your child can be in either or both of these demonstrations, the practices will be every Saturday in July through July 24, from 11:45 - 1pm. Please let me know if your child can participate. Come cheer us on! Bring friends! Stay and enjoy the rich experience of the Japanese culture through food, music and dance.

Aikido of Monterey for Adults!
Of course we always have Aikido training for the grown-ups! Check out the schedule on this website. We always have classes that are great for beginners. The adults have fun, too!

Pilates - Lunch Special! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12noon - 1pm. Basic mat classes on the beautiful Aikido of Monterey mat. $80 for 10 classes. Special rates for AOM members and families. Bring the power of alignment to your everyday activities. Call 375-8106 or see www.onepointcenter.com for more information.

Meditation - Classes are held every Saturday from 7 - 8:50am. You can attend all or part. No experience necessary. Free and open to the public. Classes are led by Scott Stillenger, a meditation teacher. Once a month a Saturday session will be held from 11:45 to 1pm. The next will be August 7. See the events page for scheduled dates.

Aikibojitsu - Based on the movements of Aikido, this fun wooden staff practice improves movement, flexibility, coordination, balance and energy. For adults and teens, this class meets Monday and Wednesdays from 12noon - 1pm. It is taught by Michael Smith Sensei. The cost is $50 for one class a week and $75 for two. Family discounts apply.

Thank you for the privilege of teaching your wonderful children!

Danielle Smith, Youth Program Director