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Practice is Ongoing – by Chris Howey

By Evelyn | Published: November 7, 2011

Today begins a new epoch in my life. Today, for the first time in about twenty-five years I don’t have an Aikido class to plan for, to think about and to teach. There have been absences I have had from class during those years, the occasional vacation, or sick day or some extenuating circumstance [...]

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Aikido Class Schedules through December:

By Adam Herbst | Published: October 30, 2011

Aikido Schedule through December is: Wednesday, Nov. 2: adults, 7-8:30pm, in the larger room Monday, Nov. 7 – no classes Wednesday, Nov. 9: adults, 7-83pm, larger room Monday, Nov. 14: children, 6-7pm, preschool room; adults, 7-8:30pm, preschool room Wednesday, Nov. 16: adults, 7-8:30pm, larger room Monday, Nov. 21: children, 6-7pm; adults,7-8:30pm, both in preschool room Wednesday, [...]

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We’re changing locations

By Adam Herbst | Published: October 14, 2011

To quote Evelyn: “Hi everyone – I’m sure you know by now that Oct. 31 will be AikiConcepts’ last day at 5129 E. 65th. Where we are going: Aikido classes will continue, though, at the Broad Ripple Park Family Center. We are renting room at the former library building on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Basically, [...]

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Aikido is accomplished “between the beats”

By Chris Howey | Published: December 13, 2009

In all forms of Aikido – but perhaps especially in the Yoshinkai style – there are “forms” or Kata. We study these forms over and over, trying to perfect our movement and technique. We usually follow these forms through an entire range of motion from initiation to completion. There is very much of a rhythm [...]