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Though we had a memorial service for O'Sensei during the seminar, today is O'Sensei's Meinichi, or Day of Passing.  We will again do a simple incense offering after class. Please come tonight for practice!
    - Posted April 26, 2007



Weekend Schedule:  This weekend there is no 6:30am Saturday Aikido intensive.  Instead, there is the normal weekend schedule:


Saturday:
7:15 - 8:15am Iaido (basic)
8:15- 9:15am Iaido (open)
9:30 - 10:30am Aikido (open)
10:30 - 11:30am Aikido (basic)

Sunday:
7:45 - 8:45am Iaido (open)
9:00 - 10:0am Children's Aikido
10:15 - 11:15am Aikido (open)

    - Posted April 25, 2007



Reminder: There is no class tonight (Tuesday, April 24) as we will be meeting at Rose Hills at 3:00pm and then for dinner at Tamayo at 6:30.  (see the previous post for directions)

    - Posted April 24, 2007



Sensei's Burial: 
Sensei's will be buried tomorrow, Tuesday April 24th at 3:00pm at Rose Hills, in Whittier.  Please plan to arrive at least a few minutes early.  The address is:

Rose Hills
3888 Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0921

The ceremony will be at lot 6825, grave 3.

Rose Hills is off of the 605 in Whittier.  A map of the facility can be found here
A Google map (from which you can generate directions from home or work) can be found here

To get to Rose Hills these are the directions but to get to Cherry Blossom Lawn (where Sensei will be buried) you need to go to gate 10.

Coming from the 605 South:

Coming from the 605 North: Dinner following the ceremony:  Following the ceremony we will have dinner at Tamayo Restaurant at 6:30pm. Reservations have been made for 6:30 pm, Valet Parking is available right next door. The restaurant is located two blocks east of Atlantic Blvd., on the corner of Olympic and Goodrich.

Coming back from Rose Hills: Take the 605 Freeway North to the 60 Freeway West. Get off on Atlantic Blvd. and make a left (going South). Proceed until you reach Olympic Blvd. and make a left (going East). Go two blocks, and the restaurant will be on your right hand side.

Normally, we would make a set menu, but Tuesday nights are quiet for them, so they are allowing us to order off the menu. They have wonderful salads, fajitas, fish and shrimp dishes, and specials of the day. The average price of the meals are about $10 to $15 not including drinks, tax or tip. About $20 is suggested for everyone to bring.
    - Posted April 23, 2007




May Newsletter: 
The May newsletter will focus on the 2007 ACLA O'Sensei memorial seminar.  Everyone, please submit your thoughts and impressions for the newsletter.  Please send them to Jacob Sisk by Monday, April 30th.
    - Posted April 23, 2007



Morning Aikido Classes!  Effective May 1st, there will be classes 6:30 - 7:30am Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    -Posted April 23, 2007




We need volunteers Tuesday, April 24 and Thursday April 26 during the day. If you are an active ACLA member available to help, then please email the dojo the time that you are available. Classes will be held under the regular schedule. There will not be any break in the training schedule during the construction of our new dojo.
    -Posted April 20, 2007




Thursday April 19, we will be deconstructing the garden starting at 8:00am.  If you are an active ACLA member available to help, then please email the dojo the time that you will be coming to the dojo.  During this time classes will be conducted under the regular schedule.  There will not be any break in the training schedule while the contractors start construction of our new dojo and the deconstruction of our current dojo.
    - Posted April 18, 2007




Next Tuesday, April 24 we will hold Furuya Sensei's 49th day burial ceremony at 3:00pm at Rose Hills in Whittier, California.   We are planning a dinner that evening at 6:30pm and we would like to get a tally of those would like to attend the dinner, so please email Jacob Sisk (jacob.sisk@gmail.com) if you will come to dinner that day.  The price will be approximately $20 per person.   We will post the venue and location of the dinner shortly.
    - Posted April 17, 2007



To the families of the victims, students and teachers at Virginia Tech we offer our sympathy and deepest
condolences.
    - Posted April 17, 2007



With all of the packing that we have done over the past few days and the construction going on inside our building, there has been a lot of dust settling. Today we will have one final clean up before the seminar and we will continue packing for the move after the seminar.
    -Posted April 12, 2007




Every day this week, we need volunteers to help get the dojo ready for the seminar and the move afterwards. Even a small bit of time cumulatively adds up.

By the way, please come to our recently added Monday and Wednesday 7:45 Weapons class. Now students can attend up to 14 classes a week. In addition, upon moving to the new building, we will begin conducting morning practice during the week.
    -Posted April 11, 2007





Furuya Sensei's 49th Day Burial Ceremony will be held at Rose Hills in Whittier, California on Tuesday, April 24th, 3:00pm.  More details will follow as soon as possible
    -Posted April 10, 2007




Attention ACLA Members:
Thank you for your help this weekend!  It was a very productive weekend.  With a few days before the seminar there is still much to do.  Please plan on staying a little while after practice this week.  Thanks again.
    -Posted April 9, 2007




Announcements & Important Dates:

Master Adam Hsu's book is out!   Sensei HIGHLY recommended  LONE SWORD IN THE COLD SKY for all his students. Sensei ordered 20 copies. Any reservations will be fulfilled.

 

 April 14-15. Annual O'Sensei Memorial Seminar:

Click here for schedule

Please RSVP by email and send in your Seminar Fees of $150.00 per person.

Many thanks for your support. Space is limited so please register early to save your space on the mats. Also, hotels are filling up fast so you need to find a hotel asap if you are attending this seminar.

We have many special guests coming from all over the world. Our main guest is Hideo Yonemochi Shihan, 8th Dan, and Executive Director of the Aikido World Foundation and Chief Director of the International Department of Aikikai Hombu Dojo. He is one of the most important and esteemed members of the Aikikai Family. This is a very rare opportunity to meet him and he is very anxious to meet all of you.


HOTELS:

Please book your hotel reservations as early as possible. Hotels are filling up fast for our Seminar Weekend. The New Otani and Miyako Inn are already booked solid. Please make your reservations early with the listing below. You may also go online to find your own space. Please make sure you are convenient to the Dojo. Many thanks!

 

Days Inn (4.0 miles from Dojo)
457 S. Mariposa Ave
Mariposa & 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90020 US
Phone: 213-380-6910
800-329-7466
Daysinn.com
$67.00 per night double occupancy
$51.00 per night single occupancy

Days Inn (0.8 miles from Dojo)
11 North Main Street
101 South, Exit Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012 US
Phone: 213-680-0200
Daysinn.com
800-329-7466
$95.00 per night double occupancy
$70.00 per night single occupancy

Quality Inn & Suites Downtown (1.4 miles from Dojo)
1901 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
800-346-8357
$72.00 per night double occupancy
Single occupancy is same price as double.


Comfort Inn LA-Universal (2.6 miles from Dojo)
321 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
800-444-6835
$77.40 per night double occupancy
Single occupancy is same price as double

   
Wilshire Plaza Hotel Los Angeles (4.0 miles from Dojo)
3515 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA  90010  
(213) 381-7411
$148.40 per night double occupancy

Ramada Hollywood  (4.6 miles from Dojo)
1160 North Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA  90029  
323-315-1800
$119.00 per night double occupancy

The Omni Hotel (1.0 miles from Dojo)
251 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA  90012  
(213) 617-3300 
$289.00 per night double occupancy