Happy New Year!

Welcome back to another year of great Aikido training! Congratulations on a year that ended with so many high points! The Aiki-Games were a big success. Everyone showed awesome spirit and had a lot of fun at the same time! We had almost 100% attendance. The next games will be mid May, before the June promotions. Congratulations on the impressive demos and promotions. Everyone's training and focus really showed. The Bonenkai was a great dojo celebration. We once again provided presents for 10 very needy Monterey County children. The generosity of the Youth Program families filled stockings to over-flowing and our pot-luck party food was really yummy! Bonenkai 2008 will be on Saturday, December 22 - Put it on the calendar and don't miss the really fun aiki-games just before the party!

Notable Dates

Youth Program Holidays (No Classes): Monday, January 21;  Monday, February 18; Monday, March 24; Wednesday, March 26; Monday, May 26.

Aiki-games - Wednesday, May 14, 4:00 to 5:50pm.

Promotional Prep Class - Saturday, May 10, 11:45am to 1:00pm.

Promotions - Monday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 4.

Dues Increase

Dues will undergo a minimal increase beginning in February. Check the fees page or youth program page for new rates.

Thanks to you and your awesome children for being part of our Aikido of Monterey community! 

Danielle Smith

Dojo cho and Youth Program Director