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Windsong Dojo has announced the dates for their Fall 2024 seminar! Join us in Oklahoma City on Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22. The details and seminar schedule will be coming soon, but it is always a fun time and your budo brain will be full by the end of the weekend. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from some incredible master martial artists and make lifelong friends. Check their website for updates as more information becomes available. Windsong Dojo is at 2201 W I 44 Service Rd. Oklahoma City OK 73112 
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It's hard to believe, but Shinju Dojo is 25 years old! Gosh, most days I don't even feel that old myself - ha ha. We had a wonderful celebration last month at the fanciest restaurant in town and are very grateful to everyone who came to cheer us on. We have a wonderful dojo community and incredible friends we've made over the years. We wouldn't be able to do it without you! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being such an important part of our lives! Have you ever wondered where the name Shinju Dojo comes from? You can read all about it here. You can read an interview about Heather's martial arts career here. You can read an interview about Roy's martial arts career here. Interested in learning more? Check out this link.  Congratulations, Heather, on getting interviewed by Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow! You can read the interesting article where Heather talks about her martial arts career here.  We had a wonderful time at our ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce celebrating our partnership with the YMCA. Everyone has been so welcoming and friendly. We look forward to many years together. Join us at the Y today!  We were so excited to be featured in the local newspaper, The Daily News! We even made our picture on the front page. Can't get much better than that! To read the full article, click here: https://tdn.com/news/local/business/talking-business-shinju-dojo-brings-aikido-classes-to-the-ymca/article_56da402a-a421-11ed-b871-0738c2c77df6.html#tracking-source=home-top-story  We have some exciting news! Starting Monday, December 5, Shinju Dojo will now be holding classes at the YMCA of Southwest Washington in Longview! Check it out! Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM YMCA of Southwest Washington 766 - 15th Avenue Longview, WA 98632 Monthly membership rates: YMCA members - $30.00 non-members - $60.00 To sign up for classes with the YMCA, stop by in person or use this link. All classes are on a month-to-month basis. We never have contracts. We do not charge for promotions or demonstrations of rank. Please contact us at (360) 998-0749 or [email protected], and we'll be happy to answer all your questions. Ready to sign up today? In addition to signing up with the YMCA, we also ask that you download our application, fill it out on both sides, sign it, and email it back to us. We'll contact you to finalize the process.  The early bird special price expires August 1. Call us today so you don't miss the discounted price on the seminar! Master martial artist David Lusk is visiting Shinju Dojo all the way from Houston, Texas to teach a Karl Geis Ryu Jodo (short staff) seminar. He has a 6th degree black belt in Jodo and a 7th degree black belt in Aikido. We can't wait to have him teaching for us again! Please note: This seminar is for those with a black belt or higher in Jodo. Saturday, September 3: 10:00AM - noon and 1:00 - 5:00 Social dinner out on Saturday night Sunday, September 4: 10:00AM - noon and 1:00 - 5:00 Youth and Family Link Gym 907 Douglas Street Longview, WA 98632 $100 Early Bird Registration (before August 1) $150 Regular Registration (before September 1) Invoices will be sent online after we receive your filled out registration form and can be paid by credit card or in person by cash. Registration is not complete until payment is received. T-Shirts can be purchased from our website: https://www.shinjudojo.com/gear.html Please let us know if you need assistance finding accommodation recommendations. We can be reached at [email protected] or (360) 998-0749.  Master martial artist David Lusk is visiting Shinju Dojo all the way from Houston, Texas to teach a Karl Geis Ryu Jodo (short staff) seminar. He has a 6th degree black belt in Jodo and a 7th degree black belt in Aikido. We can't wait to have him teaching for us again! Please note: This seminar is for those with a black belt or higher in Jodo. Saturday, September 3: 10:00AM - noon and 1:00 - 5:00 Social dinner out on Saturday night Sunday, September 4: 10:00AM - noon and 1:00 - 5:00 Youth and Family Link Gym 907 Douglas Street Longview, WA 98632 $100 Early Bird Registration (before August 1) $150 Regular Registration (before September 1) Invoices will be sent online after we receive your filled out registration form and can be paid by credit card or in person by cash. Registration is not complete until payment is received. T-Shirts can be purchased from our website: https://www.shinjudojo.com/gear.html Please let us know if you need assistance finding accommodation recommendations. We can be reached at [email protected] or (360) 998-0749.  The Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce honored Shinju Dojo with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 7, 2022. It was very exciting to be recognized this way as new members of the Chamber community. Thank you, everyone, for making it so special for us!
Roy and I were recently on the radio talking about Shinju Dojo as new members of the Chamber of Commerce! You can listen to the episode online here: https://soundcloud.com/am1400-kedo/kelso-longview-chamber-show-6-1-22  A great, big, thank you to everyone who came out to the solstice walk on December 18! We had a fantastic time and enjoyed all the smiles warming up the longest night of the year. We appreciate everyone who helped out with our booth and kept everything so happy. See you next year!    It's that time of year again for the annual Solstice Walk! Shinju Dojo is sponsoring the planet Mars, named after the Greek god of War. We look forward to seeing you there! Please contact us if you can help out at the booth. Where: Start at the marker for the Sun at the south end of Lake Sacajawea Park. Walk at your own pace to the marker for Pluto 1.64 miles north (or 3.7 billion miles, according to the model!) Passports are provided at the event. Get yours stamped at each planet and station. When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Saturday, December 18, 2021 (The solstice is December 21 but the walk will be on the Saturday before.) Cost: Free! Space Shuttle: Round trip too long? No problem! They will have their popular space shuttles for a quick ride between the Sun and Pluto. Thank you to the Afifi Shriners for volunteering the space shuttles and pilots! Restrooms: Park restrooms should be open through the event at the Lions Shelter (south end, Nichols side) and over the foot bridge (Kessler side, at Hemlock north of the playground). Check here for the official website and more details: https://www.friendsofgalileo.com/solstice.html  "In an abundance of caution regarding the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we are cancelling our 2020 spring clinic planned for June 5-7. We hope to reschedule for sometime in the fall. Our primary concern is for the health and safety of our students and guests. Thank you for your understanding." https://www.windsongdojo.com/2020/03/07/2020-spring-clinic/  A great-big thank you to everyone who attended and hosted booths at the 2019 Solstice Lantern Walk at Lake Sacajawea! "WOW - Thank you to my friends the Gawlicks of Shinju Dojo Aikido who coaxed me to come to the Solstice walk and let me spend the evening talking to the walkers! Great event - from kids in prams to adults with canes and a die hard walker on crutches, tacos from La Familia - put this event on your calendar for next year... even with a bit of drizzle it was safe, fun and a great event. My thanks to everyone who worked so hard - all as community volunteers - to create and run this fun event." -- Claire H "Thanks for all the work that went into this. It was fun and I’ll definitely spread the word next year." -- Annette J "The kids made it so much fun." -- Jeanne N Shinju Dojo hosted planet Mars again and a fantastic time was had by all. A full write-up on the event can be found at the Friends of Galileo Astronomy Club website here: https://www.friendsofgalileo.com/blog/2019-solstice-lantern-walk-highlights We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!  Join Shinju Dojo at this year’s second annual Solstice Lantern Walk Through the Solar System. We will be hosting a table at the planet Mars. When: Saturday, December 21 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: Our path follows markers on the west side of Lake Sacajawea, representing a 3.7 billion mile stroll from the Sun (south end of the lake) to Pluto (north end). We'll bring some light and cheer to the longest night of the year, and celebrate the return of longer days. - Bring the family. - Dress for the weather. - Bring headlamps and balloon lanterns and flashlights. - Look for Santa! Let’s celebrate the return of longer days and warm up the start of winter by meeting new friends! Meet some of the small organizations that make Longview a great place to live. - Get your solar system passport stamped as you reach each planet. - Vote for the best-lit planet. - Share your photos of the event with your friends. https://www.friendsofgalileo.com/solstice.html  A great big thank you goes out to David Lusk for teaching our Jodo seminar last weekend! It was a huge success and a lot of fun. We had a fantastic turnout and look at all the smiles and promotions. Everyone learned a lot and a great time was had by all. Thank you for making it such a wonderful event, everyone. We hope to see you again soon.   Master martial artist David Lusk is visiting Shinju Dojo all the way from Houston, Texas to teach a Karl Geis Ryu Jodo (short staff) seminar. He has a 6th degree black belt in Jodo and a 7th degree black belt in Aikido. We look forward to seeing you on the mat! Saturday, September 14: 9:00 - 11:00 and 1:00 - 5:00 Social dinner out on Saturday night Sunday, September 15: 9:00 - 11:00 and 1:00 - 3:00 Youth and Family Link Gym 907 Douglas Street Longview, WA 98632 $75 Early Bird Registration (before August 1) $100 Regular Registration (before September 1) Invoices will be sent online after we receive your filled out registration form and can be paid by credit card or in person by cash. Registration is not complete until payment is received. $25 T-Shirts can be purchased from our website: https://www.shinjudojo.com/links.html Please let us know if you need assistance finding accommodation recommendations. We can be reached at [email protected] or (360) 998-0749.  ...for such a lovely visit! We look forward to the next time we get to see you on the mat and hope you can come by again soon. Have a fantastic summer!  Join us for class next week when George Spriggs visits us all the way from Oklahoma. He is an 8th degree master black belt in Aikido and a lot of fun to be around. You won't want to miss this one - even if it's your first class! See you Monday! First class is free! Every class is fun! We are currently accepting new students of various ages and abilities. Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00 Youth and Family Link Gym 907 Douglas Street Longview, WA (360) 998-0749 [email protected] https://www.shinjudojo.com  for inviting us to International Thinking Day! We had a wonderful time meeting everyone and being a part of the fun! We look forward to joining you again next year.  |
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