This is an interesting blog article on slow movement and learning that I found interesting and applicable to the practice of Aikido:

Why to Practice Slow Movement

The training over the weekend in Jackson Hole was great.  Thanks to Bill Plank Sensei and Scott for having us.

For those who are new to Aikido in the dojo, here is a video of O Sensei from Aikido Journal if you're interested.

 Jackson Hole Aikikai Weekend Training

with Bill Plank Sensei

When Saturday, June 16, 2012

Schedule 12:30pm - 3pm (soft end time)

Costs: Standard mat fee

Jackson Hole Aikikai 290 N. Millward Street

Jackson Hole, WY 83001

307- 200-4388

E-mail www.jacksonholeaikido.com

Please consider coming to Jackson Hole this weekend for some excellent training with our friends in Capital Aikikai in Jackson Hole.  I am going and have room to carpool.  I will be leaving at approximately 11am, with a short stop at Grand Teton Brewing in Victor for "supplies".

New Members!

Welcome to our newest members of the dojo, John and Sydney Oliveira from Hawaii, and Melissa and Don, previously of Utah Aikikai!

CAA events

In case you were unaware, the following page lists Aikido West events:

http://aikido-west.org/events.html

for example

August 10-12, 2012	Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, CA
	Doran Seminar at Sunset Cliffs Aikido5019 Santa Monica Av, San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 222-5085

Check often for Aikido West seminars and events.

3rd Capital Aikikai Gasshuku

Our friends at the Capital Aikikai are having their 3rd Gasshuku.  Information is here:
http://potomacaikikai.org/2012Camp.html

Official flyer
http://potomacaikikai.org/camp2012.pdf

Capital Aikikai is not affiliated with the CAA, but we sometimes train with Bill Plank sensei from Jackson, so I thought this might be of interest.

Tai no henko ki no nagare

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8dY2RhowoU

nagare 流れ 【ながれ】 (n) stream; current; flow; (P)