What:
Plano Aikido annual picnic

When:
April 29th

Where:
Breckinridge Park in Richardson
5300 Renner Rd and N Brand Rd

See you all there!

Been a while since the last blog post, but in 2015 and  early 2016 the following Aikidoists were promoted after some really good testing.

Damon Vargas – 2rd Kyu

Deryck Huynh – 3rd Kyu

Minh Le – 3rd Kyu

Altynay Karatayeva – 4th Kyu

Greg Barton – 2nd Kyu

Angel Monarrez – 5th Kyu

Aaron Williams – 3rd Kyu

Congrats to everyone!

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You are welcome to bring and share some of your best and typical dishes if you want to. No obligation, though.
There is a lot of space for the kids to run and play. Bring their balls, rollerblades, skateboards, etc.

Please, RSVP indicating how many persons will come with you. It will help us determining the quantity of food needed for this picnic. You may email me (Sidney) at planoaikido@gmail.com, or use our online system to register for the event using this link.

Don’t hesitate to contact me or any board member (Mark, Shawn, Bob and Dave) for any questions and suggestions.

Btw, we welcome volunteers to help coordinating the picnic.

I am eager to see you and your family at the picnic.

Kind regards,
Sidney Shiba.

October 7, 2012

Here is some initial information on upcoming seminars at Aikido of Dallas for 2012:

Yamada sensei – Jan. 13-15, 2012

and

Konigsberg sensei – Mar. 23-25, 2012

From the USAF:

The Aikikai Foundation has established a fund to accept donations that they will then forward to the Japanese Red Cross. The USAF is collecting donations to forward to the Aikikai to help support the many people in need. We hope that by giving through the aikido community, you will understand your personal connection to this sad and overwhelming situation.

Please visit www.usaikifed.com to make your contribution.

A big congratulations to our new 5th and 4th kyu aikidoists (and to me! 3rd kyu)!

Everyone that practices Aikido understands how it effects and enriches the rest of their lives. I have had the amazing opportunity to share how Aikido has helped me balance my self and my life in a CNN.COM/Living article. Tricia Escobedo of Peachtree Aikikai made it happen and Mary Fuller influenced my story with her writing expertise. I thank both of them sincerely. This articles was a group effort from three accomplished women, in Aikido and professionally. The report is an expression of our shared experience. Please enjoy it.

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/04/15/bernath.martial.arts/index.html

In addition, in conjuction with Kidvision VPK TV in Florida, I have put together a televised field trip to Florida Aikikai demonstrating “The Educational Benefits of Aikido For Children.” This is a wonderful program I have been working on, and this link might help educate potential students at your dojo on why aikido is such a great martial art for kids.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzXt3-DYe_Q&feature=related

Thank You
Penny Bernath
Florida Aikikai
6th Dan
United States Aikido Federation

Please pardon our mess. This section of our site is currently be redesigned.

Please Note: Plano Aikido Center will be changing locations on Monday,  March 1, 2010. Our new location will be at 1601 Plano Parkway, at EC Athletics. Please join us at our new facility.