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2015

Feb 1 Sunday	Setsubun - Bean Throwing Cleansing Ceremony 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM We'll train for an hour and then throw beans all over the dojo to cleanse and purify the space. Who doesn't like throwing beans all over the place? And then, of course, picking them up.
Feb 1 Sunday	Dojo Raffle Drawing 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM This is the Big Day when Big Prizes will be won by those of you who have entered the Raffle. You don't have to be present to win. But you do have to enter to win. Buy your ticket(s) today!
Feb 2 Monday	Gordon Teekell Sensei's 6th Dan Promotion Celebration 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM Come join us to train with Teekell Sensei and celebrate his promotion!
Feb 21 Saturday	California Aikido Association (CAA) Div 2 Friendship Training 10 AM - 4:30 PM This semi-annual training for Doran Sensei's Division is held at Aikido West in Redwood City. Each year, Doran Sensei selects two instructors from his Division to lead the training.
Feb 22 Sunday	California Aikido Association (CAA) Spring Training 10 AM - Noon and 1 - 2 PM Training will be at Aikido of San Jose and led by teachers from each of the three CAA Divisions. The semi-annual business meeting will be from 1 PM - 2 PM. Prior to the meeting, some lunch will be available at the dojo.
Mar 29 Sunday	Doran Shihan Seminar 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Frank Doran Shihan, Dojo-Cho of Aikido West and Head of CAA Division 2, will be sharing with us his more than 55 years of Aikido experience. An event not to be missed.
Apr 26 Sunday	Tai Sai 108 and Black Belt Promotions 10:00 AM - NOON To commemorate the life and legacy of the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, O'Sensei, we will be doing the 108 Aikido Meditation Practice. After the 108, our Black Belt Candidates will be presenting their demonstrations. A potluck celebration will follow. Bring your favorite dish to share with your community.
May 25 Monday	Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes
Aug 29 Saturday	Calif Aikido Assn (CAA) Div 2 Friendship Training 10 AM - 4:30 PM (New Moon Event #11) This semi-annual training for Doran Sensei's Division is held at Aikido West in Redwood City. Each year, Doran Sensei selects instructors from his Division to lead the training.
Aug 30 Sunday	California Aikido Association (CAA) Fall Training 10 AM - Noon and 1 - 2 PM Training will be at Aikido West and led by teachers from each of the three CAA Divisions. The semi-annual business meeting will be from 1 PM - 2 PM. Prior to the meeting, some lunch will be available at the dojo for a fee.
Sep 7 Monday	Labor Day Holiday - No Classes
Sep 21-27 Monday - Sunday	31th Annual Minnesota Men's Conference This is Gambell Sensei's 14th year teaching with this extraordinary group of men. Some of the teachers have been: Robert Bly, John Lee, Francis Weller, Doug Von Koss, Miguel Rivera, Danny Deardorff, Martin Shaw, Timothy Young, Jay Leeming, Thomas Smith and Tom Gambell. Come join us! Click here for more information.
Oct 10 Saturday	"A Day in the Country" at Centerfield Aikido 10 AM - 5:30 PM Come enjoy a day away of meditation, poetry, movement, ritual, healing and rejunvination. Weather permitting, we'll be doing an Earth Ritual and a Fire & Water Ritual during the day. Check out the dojo setting: www.centerfieldaikido.com. Bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks - we'll eat together. Not to be missed.
Nov 1 Sunday	27th Anniversary Celebration 10 AM - Noon Today we will mark East Bay Aikido's 27th Year with training and a potluck.
Nov 27 Thursday	Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes
Dec 24-25 Thu - Fri	Christmas Holiday - No Classes
Dec 31 Thursday	New Year Eve Holiday - No Classes

2016

Jan 1-3 Fri - Sun	New Year Holiday - No Classes
Jan 4 Monday	Kagami Biraki - First Training of the New Year 6:00 - 7:30 PM No Classes in 2014 before Kagami Biraki.
Jan 11-15 Mon - Fri	Kangeiko - Early Morning Winter Training 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM It's early... it's dark... it's cold... it's FUN! Come join us!
Jan 18 Monday	Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday - No Classes