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Saturday, June 29 (Jones Point Park)

10:00am - 1:00pm

3:00pm - 6:00pm

TBA - Group Dinner

Sunday, June 30 (Jones Point Park)

9:00am - 12:00pm

Registration: Pre-registration required

Deadline for registration: Tuesday,  June 25

Hosted by:  Alexandria Zen Center

Contact:

For any questions or details about this event, please contact info@alexandriazencenter.com

How to Prepare:

• Register by June 25. Participants must be registered by June 25 to attend, and there will not be any registration during the event.

• Bring your Bokken & Jo. Extra sets will not be available.

• Bring a Tsuba (hand guard) for your bokken. Your bokken will need a proper-fitting tsuba, preferably in leather or rawhide for durability. If you need recommendations on where to buy one, please use the contact info below. ALX Zen Center also makes and sells them and can do so if contacted by June 14 at info@alexandriazencenter.com

• No aikido uniforms for outdoor training. Dress for the activity & weather. We recommend rugged and comfortable shoes, like hiking boots or sneakers with good cushioning, since we will be on pavement.

• Bring your own water bottle. There is a water fountain by the bathroom house to fill up throughout the day.

• We recommend bringing sunglasses and a hand towel.

Jones Point Park Parking, Jones Point Dr, Alexandria, VA

We will be about 5 bridge bays west of the river.

This location has excellent ventilation from it’s off-the-water breeze. It is under an enormous overpass that provides shelter from rain and thunderstorms. The ground is flat, well paved, and well kept, with a large parking lot and clean bathroom house. For those bringing family, there are 2 playgrounds and a frisbee-sized field just steps away, and plenty of fun shopping, cuisine, and activities nearby in Old Town Alexandria.

Recommended Lodging:

Free option: 

ALX Zen Center members have a small number of couches and guest rooms. To request, please contact info@alexandriazencenter.com

There are alot of major hotel chains and AirBnBs nearby. Here are a few:

Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street
1456 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
+17035485474

Hampton Inn Alexandria-Old Town/King St. Metro
1616 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
+17032999900

Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor
1620 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314
+17033028300