Aikido Yoshinkai Alaska

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2011-09-11T21:00:00.001-07:00

September, 2011

Osu!

...Practicing katate mochi hiji-ate kokyu nage ni...

The dojo is open to new students with the start of fall semester.

Our training schedule:

Mondays 6:30pm
Thursdays 6:00 pm
Saturdays 9:00 am

Come train in Yoshinkan Aikido

Artisan's Courtyard Studio 1
1755 Westwood Way (off College Rd)

call (907) 388-8375 for more information,
or email: shoryukandojo@gmail.com

Osu!

Shoryukan Dojo, Fairbanks Alaska

2011-07-23T12:34:00.000-07:00

The dojo will closed during the week of July 25th, 2011. Classes will resume Monday, August 1st.

Come train in Yoshinkan Aikido!

Location: Artisan's Courtyard (off College Rd)

Time: Monday 6:30pm, Thursday 6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am

Call (907) 388-8375 for more information, or email:

shoryukandojo@gmail.com

Osu!

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2011-03-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

Classes continue in Yoshinkan Aikido at the Artisan’s Courtyard. We’ve had a change in our training location for Saturday’s class: We are now at the Artisan’s Courtyard, but at the same 9am time for Saturday morning class.

A belated congratultations to all those students who passed their tests and moved up in rank this past winter.
Let also show our spirit in training in honor of all those affected in Japan by the earthquake and tsunami. Osu!

Our Training Schedule:

Artisan’s Courtyard (1755 Westwood Way, off College Rd next to Toy Quest):

Mondays 6:30pm
Thursdays 6:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am

Call 1-907-388-8375 for more information
or Email at: shoryukandojo@gmail.com

Osu!

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2010-10-28T21:17:00.000-07:00

More buki waza to complement and apply aikido principles.

Come train in Yoshinkan aikido...

Training Schedule:

Artisan’s Courtyard (College Rd):
Mondays 6:30pm
Thursdays 6:00pm

Heart of Dragon TKD (Lathrop & Van Horn):
Saturdays 9:00am

Call 1-907-388-8375 for more information
or Email at: shoryukandojo@gmail.com
Osu!

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2010-10-09T17:22:00.001-07:00

Hello!

Join us to combat winter’s coming darkness by training in Yoshinkan aikido and aiki-buki waza.

Training Schedule:

Artisan’s Courtyard (College Rd):

Mondays 6:30pm
Thursdays 6:00pm

Heart of Dragon TKD (Lathrop & Van Horn):

Saturdays 9:00am

Call 1-907-388-8375 for more information
or Email at: shoryukandojo@gmail.com
Osu!

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2010-09-11T21:49:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Fall is here in Fairbanks. We're back to "normal" classes now. Come join us to train in Yoshinkan Aikido.

Training Schedule:

Artisan’s Courtyard (College Rd):

Mondays 6:30pm
Thursdays 6:00pm

Heart of Dragon TKD (Lathrop & Van Horn):

Saturdays 9:00am

Call 1-907-388-8375 for more information
or Email at: shoryukandojo@gmail.com

Osu!

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2010-07-03T16:02:00.001-07:00

Summer training continues at the Dojo

A temporary schedule change for July training times is as follows:

Artisan’s Courtyard (College Rd):

Monday July 5 & 12 6:30pm
Thursday July 8 & 15 6:00pm

Monday July 19 & 26 8:15pm
Tuesday July 20 & 27 8:15pm

Heart of Dragon TKD (Lathrop & Van Horn):

Saturdays 9:00am

Come train in Yoshinkan Aikido.
Call 907-388-8375 for more information.

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2010-01-19T21:42:00.000-08:00

I just returned from Japan today - after training a few days with Ando Sensei at Ryu Dojo.

I ALWAYS learn something new, or refine something I thought I knew when visiting Ando Sensei and his students!

Classes in Fairbanks begin Thursday, January 21, 2010.

The training schedule will remain:

Monday 6:30 pm at Artisan's Courtyard
Thursday 6:00 pm at Artisan's Courtyard
Saturday 9:00 am at Heart of the Dragon TKD Studio

Call (907) 388-8375 for more information.

Osu!

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2009-12-31T22:30:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!!

Tha Dojo is closed for the holidays, until 21 January. Classes will resume then, following the same schedule:

Mondays 6:30 pm
Thurdays 6:00 pm
Saturdays 9:00 am

Call (907) 388-8375 for more information.

Come train in Yoshinkan Aikido!

Osu!

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2009-11-11T12:13:00.000-08:00

Autumn Update, 2009

Hello! The Artisan’s Courtyard installed a new sign board in the parking lot this past summer – you can see Shoryukan Dojo listed on the right side.

I’ve been lax again in updating this blog – Shoryukan Dojo students continue to train and grow in Yoshinkan Aikido. We’re currently reviewing the sankyu waza as we may have some tests later in December. We’ve also been training more in surwari waza to increase our skills in the seiza position, and build on our movements from center. We also continue to train in beginning buki waza to compliment our Aikido training.

Our training schedule continues as:

Monday 6:30pm at the Artisan’s Courtyard (on College Rd)

Thursday 6:00pm at the Artisan’s Courtyard

Saturday 9:00am at Heart of the Dragon Tae Kwon Do studio (Deere St).

Call for more details, and come train in aikido!

(907) 388-8375

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2009-07-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

Summer 2009 Update

This update is long overdue…the dojo has been closed for the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. Normal classes will resume August 1. Prior to our hiatus, we had a Summer Student Gasshuku (Fri-Sun) July 17-19, 2009. We had a normal class Thursday evening, with an additional class Friday evening, to kick off the Gasshuku. This was followed by three classes on Saturday, and a final class on Sunday (many classes being 2+ hours long). We focused on review of the 10^th – 1^st Kyu Yoshinkan Aikido curriculum, with special emphasis on the application kamae. We also practiced Tanto So Ho and various aiki jo patterns.

Classes will resume 1 August, with the 9am Saturday morning class.

Training Schedule:

Monday 6:30 pm to 7:30pm Artisan’s Courtyard (on College Rd)

Thursday 6:00pm to 7:00pm Artisan’s Courtyard

Saturday 9:00am to 11:00 am Heart of the Dragon Tae Kwon Do Studio

(formerly Three Dragons TKD, on Deere St)

Come train, train, train…

Beginners welcome

Call (907) 388-8375 for more information.

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2009-02-03T08:13:00.000-08:00

I recently returned from visiting Ryu Dojo during January, where I trained in most classes offered during my stay there (including some of Ando Sensei’s classes at Honbu Dojo). I had the opportunity to test for advancement to Nidan, which I passed. My Uke’s were Kubo-San and Ogushi-San - two active Ryu Dojo students, and I’m grateful for their help and for being such great ukes. I am also grateful to Ando Sensei, and all the deschi and students of Ryu Dojo for such excellent instruction and advice.

(Practicing Ushiro ryote mochi hiji-shime ichi with Kubo-San).

This Kanji shows my name in Japanese on the “Nafuda kake” board inside Ando Sensei’s Ryu Dojo, where, since passing my shinsa, it has graduated to the Nidan ranks.

I also had the opportunity to observe a Kagami biraki celebration, along with aikido demonstrations, at Honbu Dojo in Tokyo. See more photos in the Ryu Moya:

http://www.ryumoya.blogspot.com/

Classes in Fairbanks continue at the Artisan’s Courtyard on College Rd. (Mon 6:30pm & Thurs 6:00pm), and at Three Dragons Martial Arts Academy on Deere St. (Sat 9:00am).

Come joins us to train in Yoshinkan Aikido.

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

907-388-8375

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2008-10-04T20:27:00.000-07:00

We moved again!!!

Classes are held Mondays (6:30pm) and Thursday's (6pm) at The Artisan's Courtyard, off College Rd.
(next to Toy Quest).

Classes are also held Saturday's (9am) at Three Dragons Martial Arts Academy.
(1050 Deere St)

Come train in Yoshinkan Aikido!!!

Beginners welcome anytime; those experienced in another Aikido style are also welcome.

Call (907) 388-8375 for more information.

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

2008-03-30T11:31:00.000-07:00

Shoryukan Dojo, Alaska

(Aikido Yoshinkai Alaska, Fairbanks)

(inside 3-Dragons Dojang)

Come visit us to train in authentic Yoshinkan Aikido
Location :

1050 Deere St. - inside 3-Dragons Martial Arts Academy (Off Hansen Rd)
take Hansen off the end of Aurora Ave (off College Rd), cross RR tracks twice, turn right onto Deere St., and drive to end - 1050 is on the Left in Trades Business Park

Class Schedule:

Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Saturday 9am

Call for details (907) 388-8375

Come train in Aikido!!!!

Shoryukan Dojo - Aikido Yoshinkai Alaska, Fairbanks

2007-09-08T20:20:00.000-07:00

WE'VE MOVED

New Location is:

1050 Deere St. - in Trades Business Park
(Off Hansen Rd)
take Hansen off the end of Aurora Ave (off College Rd), cross RR tracks twice, turn right onto Deere St., and drive to end - 1050 is on the Left

New Class Schedule:

Tuesday & Thrusday 6pm
Saturday 9am

Call for details (907) 388-8375

Come train in Aikido!!!!

Shoryukan Dojo - Yoshinkan Aikido in Fairbanks, Alaska

2007-07-18T17:47:00.000-07:00

Summer 2007 Update

Summer Aikido classes following the same schedule:

Tuesdays at 6pm

Saturdays at 9am

Sundays at 10am

Rumor has it, the Three Dragons MA Academy may move to a new location (across the street). A new time for Aikido class may also develop. We’ll keep you posted.

Happy training,

James Fish

call (907) 388-8375 for more class details

Winter 2007 Update

2007-01-28T18:39:00.000-08:00

Hello. I recently returned from a week of training in Japan, with Tsuneo Ando Sensei at the Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu Dojo. I also tested for Shodan during my last day there. Ando Sensei announced that I passed at a farewell party that night, and officially named my dojo in Fairbanks, Shoryukan Dojo – House of the ascending (or rising) dragon. Training was rigorous but very enjoyable. I am always amazed at the dedication, sincerity and generosity of Ando Sensei’s students in each class I attend. There is truly amazing stuff happening there. Former full-time deschi of Ando Sensei, Bret Duchon Sensei is also teaching classes in nearby Minami Gyotoku, and offered great insight and explanation of aikido technique...along with great friendship! I wish I could have stayed longer to absorb more.

During my travels I also spent a few days training with Geordan Reynolds Sensei of Aikido Yoshinkai Siam, in Pattaya, Thailand. Reynolds Sensei filled my head with details and plenty to think about and put into practice. His dojo is growing and his students are growing stronger. It’s a privilege to be a part of it, albeit only briefly each year. Reynolds Sensei is also applying Yoshinkan aikido to “bodyguard” defensive tactics and dignitary protection training – interesting and exciting stuff.

2007-01-26T22:30:00.000-08:00

Classes in Fairbanks now have the following schedule:

Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 7:00pm

Saturdays 9:00am to 11:00am

Sundays 10:00am to 12:00pm

All classes are currently held at Three Dragons Martial Arts Academy

2207 Hansen Rd. (off Aurora Ave.)

Fairbanks

Ph.: 907-388-8375

Happy New Year and train hard!

Fairbanks Summer Class Schedule

2006-08-12T20:51:00.000-07:00

Children's class: Mondays 6 pm

at The ANNEX Art Space
2922 Parks Highway
(in front of Water Wagon Office & across from the Blue Loon)
Upstairs in Studio 9

Adults: TUESDAY 6 pm
SATURDAY 9 am
at Three Dragons Martial Arts Academy

NEW LOCATION August 1
2227 Hanson Rd.
(off Aurora Ave.)

Call 388-8375 for more details.

Jim Fish
Aikido Yoshinkai Alaska, Fairbanks

New Fairbanks Class Schedule

2006-04-02T23:16:00.000-07:00

A new class schedule for Fairbanks is as follows:

Mondays 6 pm at The ANNEX Art Space
2922 Parks Highway
(in front of Water Wagon Office & across from the Blue Loon)
Upstairs in Studio 9

Tuesdays 6 pm
Saturdays 9 am at Three Dragons Martial Arts Academy
307 Ladd Ave.
(off Cushman St)

Call 388-8375 for more details.

Jim Fish
Aikido Yoshinkai Alaska, Fairbanks

2006-04-02T23:14:00.000-07:00

During January I also trained with Geordan Reynolds Sensei while traveling in Thailand. Reynolds Sensei established the Yoshinkan Kenshu Centers in southern California during the 1990�s, and is now living full-time in Pattaya, Thailand. There he operates Yoshinkan Aikido Siam. Reynolds Sensei brings a lot of energy to the study of aikido, and has some great �kinesthesiological� perspective to share. Hopefully I also train with him again next time I�m in Thailand.

Belated Update

2006-04-02T23:00:00.000-07:00

Finally...a belated update.

This past January I traveled to Urayasu, Japan to train under Tsuneo Ando Sensei of Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu Dojo. Ando Sensei was an uchi deshi under the late Gozo Shioda (the fonder of Yoshinkan Aikido) for over fourteen years. His is a Yoshinkan Aikido Hombu Dojo Shihan, currently ranked as a 7th Dan.

Training at the Ryu Dojo was demanding, but incredible. I trained in four classes a day, usually starting at 6am and eventually ending at 8:30pm (approximately 20 classes total). At the end of my stay, Ando Sensei presented me with a Gasshuku certificate. I also had the opportunity to train in one class under Kancho Kyoichi Inoue, as well as Chida Sensei, at the Hombu Dojo. While at the Ryu Dojo, I also successfully tested for Ikkyu.

Ando Sensei is outstanding and very accommodating teacher. He is an unassuming role model for many people. One my biggest impressions was that of the integrity of the dojo and the students under Ando Sensei. They are truly passionate about their aikido, and dedicated to learning and improving. For me, it was truly a privilege to train with him and his students. Students of Ando Sensei were also a great help in relaying dojo etiquette, language translation, and relaying their instruction and interpretations of aikido techniques. I am truly thankful to all of them. I hope to make it back again next winter. Hopefully, Ando Sensei and his students will come to Alaska someday.

Jim In Japan

2006-02-04T18:24:00.000-08:00

Jim recently returned from Japan, training at the Yoshinkan Ryu Dojo, with Sensei Ando and his deschi. Training was hard, but great!

More on that later.

Anchorage Class Schedule

2005-11-19T21:07:00.000-08:00

Anchorage Location:

Spenard Recreation Center
2020 W 48th Ave Anchorage

Classes held: Monday
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Saturday
4:00pm to 6:00pm

Contact: 267-2234

Fairbanks Class Scedule

2005-11-19T16:22:00.000-08:00

Aikido at the ANNEX

Class Schedule

Tuesday’s 6 pm
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November 8
November 15 Class Cancelled until next week
November 22
November 29

December 6
December 13
December 20
December 27

January 3

Classes will resume on January 31, 2006.

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Interested in classes other than Tuesday‘s?
Call for more information…

388-8375

Aikido Yoshinkai Alaska

Fairbanks Aikido Classes

2005-11-19T15:13:00.000-08:00

Aikido at the ANNEX

Yoshinkan Aikido

Tuesday's 6:00pm
at:

The ANNEX Art Space
2922 Parks Hwy
Across from the Blue Loon
(In front of Water Wagon Office)

Begginers Welcome

Aikido Yoshinkai Alaska
388-8375

2005-10-03T23:09:00.000-07:00

"Aikido by the Sea" Gasshuku in California, with Tsuneo Ando Shihan visiting from Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu Dojo, Urayasu, Japan. August, 2005

2005-10-03T23:06:00.000-07:00

More photos of Jim training at the "Aikido by the Sea" Gasshuku in California, August, 2005, with Tsuneo Ando Shihan visiting from Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu Dojo, Urayasu, Japan.

2005-10-03T23:05:00.000-07:00

More training in Anchorage

2005-10-03T22:57:00.000-07:00

Jim training at the "Aikido by the Sea" Gasshuku in California, with Tsuneo Ando Shihan visiting from Yoshinkan Aikido Ryu Dojo, Urayasu, Japan. August, 2005

2005-10-03T22:56:00.000-07:00

Dale Labrador

Pics

2005-10-03T22:52:00.000-07:00

Training in Anchorage

New Web Presence

2005-10-03T22:36:00.000-07:00

Hello,

This Blog Site was created to enhance our website on Yahoo at: http://www.geocities.com/aikido_yoshinkai_alaska/home.html

and serve as an interactive forum for those interested in Yoshinkan Aikido within Alaska. I will try to post often with class schedules & locations, photos, seminars, and other events within the Nihon Bugei Shinkokan Dojo.

Feel free to write or post comments; all I ask is that you be respectful of others opinions.

J. Fish, Fairbanks

Aikido Yoshinkai Alaska is part of the Nihon Bugei Shinkokan Dojo, located in both Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska.
Head Instructor: Delfin (Dale) Labrador

Assistant Instructor: Bill Templin, Anchorage
Assistant Instructor: Jim Fish, Fairbanks

We offer instruction in authentic Yoshinkan Aikido.

Shinkokan Dojo is registered with the International Yoshinkan Aikido Federation (IYAF), in Japan. The IYAF was founded by the late Soke Gozo Shioda. Shinkokan Dojo also offers instruction in Karate-do and Iaido.