The 29th Annual

Aikido-AiMemorial Weekend Retreat

May 27-30, 2011

Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong and Zen at the Mt. Baldy Zen Center, CA

Train with top-notch instructors in the external and internal aspects of Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong and Zen. Enjoy two-hour workshops highlighting the individual arts. Find the Great Path beyond technique.

Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts.... Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment. ~ Morihei Ueshiba

The Mt. Baldy Zen Center’s mountain peaks, pine forest and fresh air create the ideal setting to train. Workshops are held indoors on mats and outdoors. The camp has dormitory-style cabins, two zendos, and a dojo and dining hall. The monks will join in the martial arts and lead the zen sessions.

Full Retreat - Friday p.m. thru Monday noon $340. Includes lodging, morning, day and evening

workshops, meals, snacks, dharma talks and morning Zen sessions with the monks.

Only $330 with Early Registration by April 20.

Two-Day Retreat $245. From 9 a.m. Sat to 5 p.m. Sunday, includes

workshops, Sat lunch and dinner, Sun breakfast and lunch, Sunday morning Zen.

Only $235 with Early Registration by April 20.

One-Day Retreat $60 per day. Includes workshops 9 am to 5 pm,

dharma talk and lunch. $20 per day deposit required with registration.

Only $55 with Early Registration by April 20.

$50 deposit is required with registration. No refunds on deposits after May 10.

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Retreat Instructors

Frank McGouirk, 6th dan AikidoChief Instructor of Aikido-Ai with more than 45 years in martial arts: Aikido (6th dan), Sifu in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, and Chi-Lel™ Qigong teacher. Zen Priest. Certified instructor in Limalama weapons.

Cyndy Hayashi, 6th dan AikidoDaisempai of Aikido West with more than 30 years in martial arts. Kyudo 3rd dan. Five Precepts with Zen Master Seung Sahn. Administrator for California Aikido Assn. National TV interviews on women who have successfully defended themselves. Practical Self Defense instructor for men and women with Aikido principles emphasized.

Danielle Molles Smith, 6th dan AikidoChief Instructor of Aikido of Monterey with 37 years in martial arts: Aikido (6th dan), Hakko Ryu Jujutsu (3rd dan), Seibukan Jujutsu (4th dan), Iaido (1st dan), training in Tai Chi Chuan and Chi-Lel Qigong, and certified Pilates instructor. President of California Aikido Association.

Teja Bell, 5th dan AikidoBegan practicing Aikido in 1971; black belt in Tae Kwon Do; has studied Hapkido and practiced Tai Chi Chuan since 1975, and continues to practice and teach Qigong, BaGua, Xing Yi, YiQuan, and Liu He Ba Fa Chuan. Rinzai Zen Priest.

Michael Smith, 5th dan AikidoFrom Aikido of Monterey, with 25 years in martial arts including Aikido, Kyudo (2nd dan), and Aikibojitsu. Webshihan for the California Aikido Association website, www.ai-ki-do.org.

Registration forms and details are online at www.aikidoai.comAikido-Ai, 6725 Comstock Ave., Whittier, CA 90601

Phone: (562) 696-1838 Website: www.aikidoai.com Email: AikidoAi-help@att.net