Aikido in the Park
Bokken (wooden sword) classes,
picnic, fun for kids and adults
Sunday, July 27, 10 to 3:00pm
There will be Bokken (wooden sword) training, games, a picnic & other fun activities.
Standard picnic fare and beverages will be provided.
LOCATION: Forest Park Picnic Area Pavilion #2, near the Hampton Avenue entrance
(see map on back)
Schedule (approximately, we’ll be informal and easy-going, it’s a picnic)
• 10:30 to 12:30 pm, Various Bokken training activities
o For kids, join in when you get there - you don’t have to start at 10:30
o For adults, learn the basics of Bokken
o The last class of the Bokken Form #1 Workshop (begins at 10:30 sharp)
o Training just for Black Belts
• 12:30 pm, Lunch great picnic fare from Kate Theis and other volunteers
• 1:30 pm, fun games and activities
• 2:30 pm, the “cutting of the watermelon” for kids and adults
*• 3 pm, informal activities for those who want to stay longer
Cost:
• No charge for students enrolled in the July–August Children/Youth session
• No charge for students enrolled in the July Bokken Workshop
• $15 for children not enrolled in the July – August Children/Youth session
• $10 for parents and currently active adult members
• $15 for other adult members
Let us know you're coming:
• Send an e-mail to
markrubbert@stlki.org,
• Call (314) 726-5070 (press “4” if voice mail answers)
• Put your name on the list at the dojo
These are the planned activities. Everyone is welcome to come early and stay later, enjoy the park and good company. We have the picnic area reserved from 6 am to 10 pm.
*with a Bokken, an activity similar to the smashing of a piñata, but even more fun.
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