Energetic Clearing and Balancing / Meditation

Energetic Clearing Class
Our dojo will be hosting Debra Caroselli as she does an Engertic clearing and balancing class. The classes will be every Friday evening at Rhode Island Aikido starting February 20th the class time is at 7:00 pm. She will be assisted by Rick Testa Sensei. Sit relaxed with calming music and incense as the energy frequencies are emitted to heal and balance the spirit. The fee is $30.00. Reserve a spot now as the classes fill quickly. 

Meditation

Also contact Rick as we are also hosting Sunday morning meditations with Rick Testa Sensei. This will begin February 22nd at 11:00 am with a minimum donation of $10.00 dollars. This class begins with gentle body movements as you are brought into stillness.

Contact 

Debra : debracaroselli@yahoo.com

Rick : rick2064@yahoo.com

O' Sensei

Check out this video someone sent me of O' Sensei performing an Aikido demonstration.

This is suppose to be sometime during the 1930's.

O' Sensei looks very young.

Cool Stuff!

Congratulations Bruce

Well it has been a long road only to come to beginning. 

Bruce Gillard  passed his Shodan test at the Methuen seminar.  O' Sensei felt that you when you obtain your black belt that is truly when you become a student of Aikido. This the beginning of an exciting year here at Shoshinkan. We have one new Shodan and another will be testing this year as well as students going for their 1st and 2nd kyu ranks respectively. Thanks to all who participated in Bruce's test as well as the students that helped in his training at the dojo.

Congratulations Bruce, keep up the training.

Here is a short compilation of Bruce's test.

Testing and Seminar

One of our Students Bruce Gillard will be testing for his Shodan or 1st degree black belt this month at Methuen Aikikai in Methuen MA..  Here is a photo of Bruce leading the class at our last seminar.

The Methuen Aikikai Seminar will be held January 23 - 25 and Dore Sensei will be instructing as well as Perriello Sensei, Matsuda Sensei, Gallo Sensei, Kanney Sensei and I, Capuano Sensei, was invited to instruct also. Click on the Methuen Aikido link at right for more information.

To add another black belt to the ranks of Shoshinkan is very exciting. Making the journey from new student to black belt is not easy and time consuming, at least 4 to 5 years of training.  

The test is administered in front of the regional testing committee and is demanding.

So "Good Luck" Bruce.

December Workshop

Gallo Sensei 4th Dan will be coming to give a workshop seminar on December 20th from 1pm to 4pm. All are welcome.

10th Anniversary Seminar with K. Hatayama Shihan

 

Our 10th seminar was a great success. Thanks to all who attended. A special thanks to K. Hatayama Shihan for coming all the way from Japan to instruct us and join in the festivities.  

We look forward to seeing everyone again and to our 20th anniversary.

Check out the pics here. 

"Domo Arigato"

Hatayama Shihan

Capuano Sensei

After Party Event