New dojo email and website address

Please note the dojo website has moved to www.melbourneaikido.com.au

Emails can be directed to info@melbourneaikido.com.au

arigato!

Bushfire help

Dear dojo Members,



The fires which have swept through Victoria have had a big impact on all of us, and many of us are looking for ways to help. There are many organisations collecting donations, clothing and blood - and we can all do something, even something small, that will make a difference.



The RSPCA is calling for help to care for and treat animals affected by the bush fires. They need:

OLD BLANKETS - if you don't have any a neighbour might

OLD TOWELS any size

OLD SHEETS

BAGS OF CAT or DOG FOOD - just one bag will help

DRINKING VESSELS - old bucket, plastic dish (ice cream container)



If you have any of these things that you can spare, please bring them along on Thursday as Keyla will be collecting to take to the RSPCA.


Arigato!



Admin

Australia Day Weekend

Dear Mum's and Dad's!

The dojo will be open on Saturday the 24th of Jan. Class will be at the normal time.

arigato!

Admin

Manga fun!

Christmas BBQ fun!

Grappling madness!

Yum Yum! who had some??!

:-0!

Christmas break

The last class for 2008 will be on Saturday, December 20.

The first class back will be on Thursday, January 8, 2009.

**Please note that for the school holidays there will be no Tuesday class. When School begins the Tuesday class will recommence.

have a happy and safe break!

Attention Mum's and Dad's

There are a limited number of Children's sized Jo's available at the office in time for Christmas. They come in their very own hand made carry bag (made by Sophie). They are all made of quality white oak.

osu!

BBQ update

Dear Members

2 quick notes.

1. No classes will be held this Saturday (13/12/08) on account of the Christmas BBQ.

2. In true Melbourne style it seems Saturday may be blessed with some rain. If the day is rained out the Christmas BBQ will be held at the Dojo instead of Temple park. If the weather looks like it could go either way, please come past the dojo first to ensure the party has not been moved there just to be safe. A note will be left on the door pointing you in the right direction should no one be there.

see you Saturday

osu

Mat shots!

Christmas Party!

Another year is close to an end and it is time again for celebration and reflection. The Dojo Christmas Party will be held on Saturday December the 13^th at Temple Park in Brunswick (http://www.whereis.com/vic/brunswick/129-wilson-st?id=4395E51F257936).

The event will be a BBQ from 12pm till 3pm and is combined for both Junior and Senior members, parents and family. Games will be organized for Kids and Adults so make sure you come ready for fun and laughter! The Dojo will provide the meat for the BBQ, and from next week there will be a list at the Dojo of other items needed. Please mark your name against one of the items on the list.

If you have any questions regarding this please speak to Keyla, Sensei Peter or myself. BYO alcoholic beverages. Last years party was a great success, so please come along for a feed and good laugh.

Thanks for your support in 2008 and we look forward to continuing to grow and improve the Dojo in 2009.

Osu

Alex Aldis

Is this any way to treat your father?

Melbourne Yoshinkan Aikido Video - Take 1!

Welcome Sasha :-)

Well done Ethan and Jas!

School holiday Schedule

Dear parents,

Please note that over the two weeks of school holidays, there will be no class on Tuesdays. Thursday and Saturday classes will run as normal through the holidays. Tuesday classes recommence first week back to school.

osu!

Melbourne Yoshinkan Aikido