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Spring Aikido Seminar







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Friday, April 22 (Held at Refresh Yoga Studio)
6:30pm - 9:30pm  Aikido Training

Saturday, April 23 (Held at Charles Houston Rec Center)
10:00am - 1:00pm  Aikido Training
3:00pm - 6:00pm  Aikido Training
6:00pm  Group Dinner (at the dojo/Refresh Yoga Studio)
*Dinner is included in the seminar fee.

Sunday, April 24 (Held at Jones Point Park)
9:00am - 12:00pm  Aikido Weapons

Registration:  Pre-registration required

Deadline for registration: Monday, April 4

Hosted by:  Ryushinkan Aikido

Contact:
For any questions or details about this event, please contact
info@ryushinkanaikido.com

Important:
All participants must be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus or have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the seminar. 

How to Prepare:

  • Register by April 4th. Participants must be registered by Monday, April 4th 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. Ryushinkan also makes and sells them and can do so if contacted by April 4th at info@ryushinkanaikido.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 dressing appropriately for the weather for weapons training.

  • Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 virus or have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the seminar. 








 

Location: 

For Friday, Apr 22
Refresh Yoga Center
110 King St. 2nd Floor
Alexandria, VA

For Saturday, Apr 23
Charles Houston Recreation Center
911 Wythe St.
Alexandria, VA

For Sunday, Apr 24
Jones Point Park

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: 

Ryushinkan members have a small number of couches and guest rooms. To request, please contact info@ryushinkanaikido.com


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


$$:

Residence Inn Old Town/Duke Street

Hampton Inn Old Town ALexandria/King St Metro

Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town

Hilton Alexandria Old Town

The above locations are about a 5 minute drive or half hour walk to Ryushinkan and Jones Point Park.


$$$:

Hotel Indigo, Old Town Alexandria

The Alexandrian, Old Town Alexandria

The above locations are absolutely delightful, right near Ryushinkan and a 12 minute walk to the outdoor weapons location. These locations allow you to walk to everything, and be in the heart of the prettiest part of Old Town Alexandria, including all of its tourist attractions, cuisine, and shopping.





When:
Friday, April 22, 2022, 6:00 PM until Sunday, April 24, 2022, 12:00 PM
Where:
Refresh Yoga Center
Jones Point Park
Charles Houston Recreation Center
Alexandria, VA  23242

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Alison W Lincoln
571-310-1622 (c)
 
Greg Noble
Category:
Seminar
Registration is required before Monday, April 11, 2022 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
You must login as a member in order to register for this event.
$127.00