Aiki Move & Stretch NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1, Q4 2013
September 27, 2013	FaceBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AikiMoveStretch EMAIL: LAWRENCE.WARRY@GMAIL.COM
	Staying in "touch" with Aiki Move & Stretchers Dear Aiki Move & Stretchers, Aiki Move & Stretch has been going on since November 2012 and it's been, for me, a big learning exploration all the way. Each week a class has been provided at the Hagukumi dojo in The Hague, every Thursday from 18:30 - 19:45 and the initial ideas of Aiki-Move & Stretch have been maturing as the classes evolve over time. Since the first class, I have met a few new people wanting to try Aiki Move & Stretch, and, some Aikido people interested in expanding their practice. Since this goup of people share this common interest of Aiki Move & Stretch, it is therefore a good idea to provide a newsletter now and then, to keep people informed and in touch with practical information and news. For feedback or questions, feel free to contact me on my email address: lawrence.warry@gmail.com In this issue: 1. Getting an Aikido uniform. 2. Additional training times in Leiden since September 2013. 3. 10 lesson cards. 4. Theme of the Week. 5. An interesting event coming up 12th and 13th of October. Yours, most sincerely, Lawrence Warry 4th dan Aikikai Aikido Instructor 1. Getting an Aikido uniform For those of you who are newcomers to Aikido and have started come on a more regular basis, it is advised that you buy an Aikido uniform so that we can all practice in an equal attire. In The Hague, Aikido uniforms can be found at the martial arts shop, Bangkok (Spui 214E, 2511BX, Centrum, Den Haag). 2. Additional training times in Leiden since September 2013 There are now more opportunities to practice Aiki Move & Stretch. Since September 2013, Aiki Move & Stretch takes place at pieterskerkgracht. 7, Leiden on two Saturdays every month (15:30 - 16:30). There is also a Aiki-weapons class one hour before, at 14:30, if you're interested. Until the end of 2013, the Saturdays in Leiden are scheduled as follows: October 2013 5,19 November 2013 2,16 December 2013 7,14 3. Get your 10 Lesson Cards! Since September, we have started with the 10 lesson programme. Therefore, instead of paying 10 eur per lesson, you can now obtain a card for 75 eur which gives you access to 10 lessons. Each time you come for a lesson, your card will be signed and dated by Lawrence sensei. 4. Theme of the Week. Have you been reading the theme of the week each week? The idea is that every week I will pick a subject of inspiration which allows us to focus in a specific way on our Aiki practice. The subject will mostly be relevant to Aikido concepts but sometimes it may have a broader tone and apply to all forms of personal development. The idea of the theme is to inspire and motivate but also to learn from each others' interpretations and experiences when applied to the practice. You can read the theme of the week from the weekly email distribution. If you are not yet on the mailing list for this, then do let us know and you will be duely registered for receiving the theme per email. You are also welcome to join and follow the Aiki Move & Stretch facebook page, where the weekly theme is also posted (see https://www.facebook.com/AikiMoveStretch). 5. An interesting event coming up 12th and 13th of October. On the weekend of the 12th and 13th of October, the Samurai Game(R) comes to the Hague. This is an intensively fun and challenging leadership, teambuilding and personal development workshop based around a game in which a battle takes place. The battle is a metaphor for our daily lives and, within the battle, one can notice parallels of behavior in response to triggers. Married with the game are Aiki principles which help the participants gain the most out of impressions collected during the game. The price for two days is 100 eur (high income)/75 eur (low income). For more information, send an email to lawrence.warry@gmail.com. For more general information about the Samurai Game(R), go to the Samurai Game(R) facebook page for The Netherlands (https://www.facebook.com/samuraigamenl) or see the official samurai game website (http://samuraigame.org/).