New Schedule for Marpole Community Centre Dojo

Hey Everyone,

The Marpole Community Centre dojo seems to be doing very well, with a few regular new students attending, as well as some senior students from the main UBC dojo. Starting April 7th, the time slot will be moved from Thursdays (4:45pm-6:15pm) to Wednesdays (7:45pm-9:45pm).

This new timeslot will be more accomodating to many of us who have to go to school and work during the day. I strongly recommend attending this extra practice session as you will get a lot of attention from Sensei.

Also, another friendly reminder of the two seminars coming up:

Vernon seminar and CIA general meeting
Date: April 24th and 25th.
Place: Vernon

Annual CIA Seminar - June 4th to 6th
Date: June 4th to 6th
Place: Nanaimo

If you haven't registered for the seminar in Nanaimo, please do so as soon as possible.


Peter P.

After Practice Tradition

Sometimes after practice, a couple of members will get together and go someplace like The Pit and have a couple of cold ones. From Left to Right: Kelvin P., Sensei, Constantine, Maki S., Peter P. (just the eye anyway)

2010-02-06 Extra practice after class

Left to Right: Constantine, Broadus, Sensei, Maki

There are times after our regular scheduled class, when the dojo is not used. It's a good opportunity to stick around and get in some extra practice. Some of our newest students did just that today and also got some personal coaching from sensei, who also stuck around today.

One of our newest students - Maki
Another one of our newest additions - Broadus
And the old-timer - Constantine

A few things discussed after practice were about the upcoming seminars so here is just a reminder of the dates:

Vernon seminar and CIA general meeting
Date: April 24th and 25th.
Place: Vernon

Annual CIA Seminar - June 4th to 6th
Date: June 4th to 6th
Place: Nanaimo

It's getting close and we should all probably start planning on who is going, so that we can plan rides and accommodations.

2010-02-04 More pics from Marpole

2010 New Year's Practice

Kazuko-san, Sensei

Andrew L.

Jessie and Joyce

Steve S.

Ron P., Sensei

Kazuko-san, Ayako F.

Koji-san, Sensei, Peter P.

Vincent C, Sensei, Ayako F.

Rob

Peter C.

Marpole Dojo

Peter P., Ron P., Sensei, Lindsay, Peter C.

The Marpole Dojo is located on 990 West 59th Avenue near Oak Street. Classes are currently 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm on Thursday evenings and the drop-in fee is $6.00 CAD per class. The class size is small, which translates to more focused instruction to individual students. This is something that new and senior students can benefit from.

Also, a reminder to all students that we have two seminars coming up:

Vernon seminar and CIA general meetingDate: April 24th and 25th.
Place: Vernon

Annual CIA Seminar - June 4th to 6th
Date: June 4th to 6th
Place: Nanaimo

If you want to go and need a lift, don't hesitate to ask someone who is already going - rides are being arranged all the time. These seminars are a good chance to get some focused instruction and there is an opportunity to see members from other dojos and how they do things.

News - 2009-01-18

Hi All,

1) This upcoming April (24th and 25th) seminar in Vernon will be similar to the one we just hosted in Vancouver. It will be dedicated to the memory of the late Bill Lewis sensei who passed away recently. If interested in attending please mark it on your calendars. More information on travel and accommodations will be made available at a later date. Also the CIA's annual general meeting will take place there for association business.

2) The annual CIA seminar (with the sensei's from Japan: Kato sensei, Kaneda sensei, and another sensei to be determined) will be Jun 4-6 in Nanaimo. For new members: Annual CIA seminars involve senior ranking senseis from the national association and we typically receive attendees from across North America and around the world. Senior Japanese sensei's are brought over to instruct and it's a great training opportunity. Also, rank gradings are only conducted at this seminar. Those eligible for gradings will be approached by sensei in the coming months. Confirmation on which senseis will attend to come later.

3) Marpole's Iaido practice is Thursdays 4:45-6:15 at the Marpole community center on 59th and Oak street. See the club website www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/iaido for directions (yes it has been updated, see our new blog too under news). Registration for this class is separate from the UBC dojo.

4) A new term has started at UBC so members who have not yet registered and paid the REC, please do so by this week. Registration can be done in person or online at www.rec.ubc.ca.

Thanks

Kelvin P.