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Welcome to Kohala Aikikai's home on the web. We are an Aikido Dojo affiliated with Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. We are located in the beautiful town of Kapa'au, in the North Kohala district of the Big Island of Hawaii.

Our Dojo is dedicated to fostering peaceful relationships in the world. We endeavor to do this by promoting a balance of martial spirit and compassionate action within each individual.

Our Dojo welcomes all visitors who desire sincere training in Aikido.

 

Announcements:

There will be no regularly scheduled classes from December 20 through January 3.  Our regular class schedule will resume on Monday, January 4, 2010.

The traditional Year-End Dojo Clean-up will be on Sunday, December 27 at 1:00pm.  Please make an effort to come and support your dojo in this endeavor; this not only allows us to show our appreciation for our practice, but also expresses our gratitude to the Shingon Mission for their generosity in allowing us to practice in such a beautiful, special place.  Many people from Hawaii and around the world have told us what a beautiful dojo we have.  Let's take care of it.

Practice your way into the New Year at our special New Year's Eve Class, which starts at 11:30pm on December 31.  This class is designed as a misogi (purification) practice.  We do 108 repetitions of a technique, which represents the Buddhist concept of the 108 vices that we would like to clear from our lives, thus starting the year on a positive note.

On January 2, 2010, we will have our annual mochi-tsuki (mochi pounding).  We will start at 9:00am, at the dojo.  This is a traditional Japanese activity representing abundance, long life, and togetherness.  Everyone is welcome to attend. 

We will hold our annual ceremonial opening of the dojo on Sunday, January 3, at 3:00pm.  This will be followed by snacks and refreshments.  Again, everyone is welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, January 5, 2010, we will be starting a new beginner's session, at the usual time (5:30pm); this session will continue every Tuesday and Thursday until March 30, 2010.  If you or anyone you know would like to start aikido practice, this would be an excellent time to begin.

Please remember that on February 12-15, 2010, the great-grandson of O Sensei (the founder of aikido), Mitsuteru Ueshiba, will be instructing at Aikido of Hilo's Winter Camp; early registration is encouraged because of the large number of people expected to attend. 


 

PO Box 1434 Kapaau, HI 96755 (808) 889-5958 Located in North Kohala, on the big island of Hawaii
kohalaaikikai@gmail.com