SHINKIKAN - AIKIDO DOJO OF HOUSTON

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welcome to shinkikan ( e-mail us )

aikido houston, tx

FEATURED TECHNIQUE

Nikyo

ERIK CALDERON
4TH DAN

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NEWS

DOJO HOLIDAYS

New Years
Jan. 1st - 3rd

Valentine's Day
February 14

Memorial Day
May 26

Independence Day
July 4th

Halloween
Oct. 31st

Thanksgiving
4th Thurs, Fri & Sat

Christmass
Dec 24th - 26th

These are the dates that the dojo will be closed on a yearly basis. Please make note of these days.

PROMOTIONS

February 18, 2008
April 21, 2008
June 23, 2008
August 18, 2008
October 20, 2008
December 15, 2008

These are the tentative dates for promotions.
Please visit our requirements page to learn what you will need to know in order to advance your ranking in Aikido.

INTERESTING
ARTICLES

THE ROLE OF WEAPONS TRAINING IN AIKIDO

TALE OF TWO UKE

THE "KI" IN AIKIDO

AIKIDO IN EVERYDAY LIFE

ShinKiKan LINKS

HONBU DOJO
AIKIDO FAQ
JAPANESE CONSULATE
JETRO
BELLAIRE DOJO

LET'S GO TO TOKYO

Are you interested in furthering your level of Aikido? Are you willing to go to Tokyo to do this?

We are offering an Aikido Vacation package for those of you die hards that want to train rigorously at Hombu dojo in Japan. For an all inclusive price, you will be given room and board, airfare, and a pass to study at Hombu Dojo. There will be opportunities to explore Tokyo and do some touring, which are optional and therefore not included in the price. A small deposit will be required to reserve your spot. Space will be limited. Stay tuned for when you will be able to sign up.

When: April/May 2008
Cost: $2,500.00
Deadline for signup:Jan 31, 2008

e-mail us for more information.

KATY YMCA AIKIDO

Do you live in Katy?

Looking for an excellent Aikido Course?

Please sign up for our Aikido Club at the Katy YMCA

Every Tuesday 8:30 - 9:30 PM
and Saturday from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.

e-mail us for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

May 26, 2008
Dojo Closed

June 23, 2008
Promotions

To understand truth one must have a very sharp, precise, clear mind; not a cunning mind, but a mind that is capable of looking without any distortion, a mind innocent and vulnerable.

J. Krishnamurti

THE KAIZEN CLUB

ShinKiKan now has the "KAIZEN CLUB."

President elect is Shawn Carey.

Enjoy the benefits of joining the Kaizen Kai, continual improvement. Speical classes and seminars for members.

Contact Shawn Carey for more information or click here to learn more about the club.

DONATIONS

Make a donation to the ShinKiKan Dojo. Click the button below:

HELPING HANDS

Organizations

There are many non-for-profit organizations that need volunteers, and members.

Please follow the links below and see if any of these interest you. If they do, please become a member of their organization.

It’s usually very inexpensive (around $25 - $75 per year).

They are always looking for help.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Association

Japan American Society Houston

The Japanese American Citizens League