From the home page of Mary Heiny Sensei’s website: “The techniques of Aikido are intended for us to use in examining the nature of power, to engage in uncompromising self-scrutiny, and to realize our potential as powerful, compassionate, self-aware human beings.”
Welcome to the web site of Blue Heron Aikido. We are a young dojo located in Middlebury, Vermont—the center of beautiful Champlain Valley. We are a non-affiliated dojo but we are closely tied to Two Cranes Aikido in Seattle Washington due to the fact that our Sensei, Jonathan Miller-Lane studied with Kimberly Richardson Sensei, sixth dan, for eight years before moving to Middlebury. Kimberly Sensei is a student of Mary Heiny Sensei and has also studied for several decades under Saotome Sensei, Ikeda Sensei and Tom Read Sensei. Motomichi Anno Sensei, Chief Instructor of Kumano Juku dojo in Shingu Japan also continues to shape Kimberly Sensei’s practice. Hence, at Blue Heron Aikido we attempt to honor the practice and spirit of these extraordinary Aikido Shihan in our daily practice. The above photograph was taken at the end of our all-day seminar on Saturday April 21, 2007 with Kimberly Richardson Sensei and includes the following dojo-cho; Pierre Bohemiere from Yamabikodo dojo in Montreal, Don Hebert from River Valley Aikido in Brattleboro and Aaron Ward from Vermont Aikido in Burlington. Dan McAbee Sensei also from Two Cranes Aikido in Seattle is standing in the back row next to Don Hebert Sensei. We are deeply grateful for their support.
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May
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03
Feb
| Blue Heron Aikido welcomes Charles Colten Sensei (4th Dan) to Middlebury Vermont for a weekend seminar.
Charles Colten is the director and chief instructor of Aikido in the Schools, which is committed to bringing the benefits of Aikido to youth in public and private schools. He also teaches privately to adults in New York City and gives Aikido seminars and workshops around the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
His primary teachers are Endo Shihan, Jan Nevelius Sensei, and Jorma Lyly Sensei and he is extremely grateful to his other teachers who have influenced him deeply, including Sensei(s) Mary Heiny, Saotome Mitsugi, Ikeda Hiroshi, Yamashima Takashi, Okamoto Seigo, John Stone, and Robin Cooper.
This upcoming workshop will focus on musubi and soft ukemi.
Schedule:
Saturday March 2:
Children’s class* 10-11am,
Adult class 11:15am-12:30pm.
Lunch break.
Afternoon class 2:30-4:30pm.
Pot-luck dinner
Sunday March 3:
Adult class 10am-1pm
* Children’s class ages 7 and up, Adult classes ages 12 and up.
Cost: Sliding-scale $15-$30 per class
More information: info@blueheronaikido.org
Event Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/135162696648779/
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08
Jan
We welcome all newcomers to join us for for a one-month Aikido introduction series. This series will focus on the fundamental teachings and techniques of Aikido to ensure that all participants start their journey with a solid footing.
Classes are mixed youth and adults providing a unique opportunity for adults and youth to train together. Ages 12 and up. No prior experience necessary. Students must come to at least one class each week.
The introductory series runs from Tuesday, February 19 to Thursday, March 14, 2013.
Class times: Tue, & Thurs 5:30-6:45 pm
Location: The Blue Heron dojo at the Municipal Gym.
Fee: $50
After the conclusion of the one-month beginner series entrants may continue training with the dojo for the remainder of March for no additional fee. (Regular training fees are $35 per month).
While students are welcome to wear a white keikogi, no special clothes or equipment are needed. Loose-fitting or stretchy athletic pants (sweatpants or similar) and a tee shirt are fine.
For more information email or call Holly Weir: 802-453-2042
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