"Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself
among deep mountains and hidden valleys
to restore your link to the source of life."
—Morihei Ueshiba
Come join us for our second annual Summer Gasshuku. Last year was a lot of fun and a good excuse to head out into the woods to train, enjoy time together, and relax in nature.
The event will take place at Ron Totten’s farm, located at 674 First Crown Point Rd, Strafford, NH. We will be camping, and everyone should bring their own food and supplies for the weekend.
Here is a tentative schedule. People are encouraged to stay for the whole weekend, but if you can only make part we’re glad to have you.
Friday 8/20
9am — Registration and tent set up
10am — Weapons Class
11am — Aikido Class
Noon — Lunch
2pm — Qi Gong Exercises & Yang-Style Tai Chi with Yuka Cass
3pm — A Brief History of Aikido and Internal Practice/Aiki Taiso
4pm — Aikido Class
5pm — Aikido Class (Ray Lefebvre)
6:30 — Dinner
7:30 — Campfire
Saturday 8/21
7am — O-Sensei’s Misogi Practice and Makko-ho Stretching Routine
8am — Breakfast
9am — Aikido Class (Zach Nobel)
10am — Aikido Class
11am — Iaido with Bill Querry
Noon — Lunch
2pm — Kashima Sword Class
3pm — Aikido Class
4:30pm — Hike and swim on Blue Job Mountain
6:30 — Dinner
7:30 — Campfire and Aikido Stories!
Sunday 8/22
7am — Meditation, Kototama Chanting, and Aiki Taiso
8am — Breakfast
10am — Aikido Class
11am — Pack up tents and clean