Upcoming Events
9/6/11: UPDATED; information added.
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FALL SESSION (6 weeks):

• Week of September 6 - Fall six-week classes begin (Japanese Classical Dance, Yoga, Tai Chi Chih, Aikido, Meditation, Silat, Pilates, Japanese Language). New six-week courses offered: Kosho Ryu Kempo (youth class and adult class) and ongoing program in Shotokan Karate (youth class and adult class) begins.



• Week of September 12 Japanese Calligraphy - 4-week course begins. See Course Descriptions for more information and registration.



• September 11 (Sunday) - Japanese Culture Series, #1: Origami (art of paper folding) & Kirie (art of paper cutting). Demonstration/ discussion / hands-on practice. Sunday 1-4pm. Workshop fee: $15, plus any required materials.



• September 16-18 - Aikido Seminar taught by Hiroshi Tajiri Sensei. Held at Shugyo Cultural Center. Open to all ranks, ages, affiliations, and experience. Calligraphy, art, and T-Shirts for sale throughout weekend. Click HERE for flyer.



• October 2 (Sunday) - CPR Class. Basic Workplace first aid, CPR, and AED. Participants will receive Red Cross Certification. Start time to be announced soon. Flyer coming.



• October 9 (Sunday) - Japanese Culture Series, #2: Japanese Cooking. Demonstration/ discussion / hands-on practice. Sunday 1-3pm. Workshop fee: $15, plus any required materials. Click HERE for flyer.



• October 14-16 - Zen Kyudo Seminar at Spring Green Dojo, Spring Green, Wisconsin.HERE for flyer.



• October 22-23 - Aikido Instructor Seminar at Shugyo Cultural Center, hosted by Aikido of Northern Indiana. Open to members of Sosei Aikido Kyokai ranked 3rd kyu and up.HERE for flyer.




LATE FALL SESSION (6 weeks):

• Week of October 17 and 24 - Late Fall six-week classes begin (Japanese Classical Dance, Yoga, Tai Chi Chih, Aikido, Iaido, Meditation, Pentjak Silat, Pilates, Japanese Language, Kosho Ryu Kempo). See Course Descriptions for more information and registration.



• October 19 (Wednesday)- Japanese Calligraphy Late Fall 4-week course begins



• November 6 (Sunday) - Japanese Culture Series, #3: Manga/Anime (Japanese art styles). Demonstration/ discussion / hands-on practice. Sunday 1-3pm. Workshop fee: $15, plus any required materials.Click HERE for flyer.



• November 13 (Sunday) - Women's Aikido Day. Aikido Seminar open to all ages, ranks, experience, and affiliation. Taught by Dianne Costanzo Sensei (Tokushinkan Dojo) and Elisabeth Menning Sensei (Onshinkan Dojo). Held at One Point Center / Tokushinkan Dojo, Oak Park, IL. Click HERE for flyer.



• November 24 (Thursday) - Annual Thanksgiving Potluck at the Dojo - open to all members and their families. 1pm.




HOLIDAY SESSION:

• December 1 - January 7 - ongoing courses only; six-week programs on holiday break



• December 4 (Sunday) - Aikido Blackbelt Testing. 9am-12pm. Details and location coming soon.



• December 10 (Saturday) - Japanese Culture Series, #4: Chanoyu (Japanese Tea Ceremony). Demonstration/ discussion / hands-on practice. Sunday 1-3pm. Workshop fee: $15, plus any required materials.Click HERE for flyer.



• December 17 (Saturday) - Cultural Center Holiday Party - open to all members and their families. Potluck, games, movies.