Saint Louis Ki Society Monthly News

March — Come Back to Aikido Month

Make March your come-back month
Been away from Aikido for a while? The snow is melting away, the days are getting longer, and it’s a great time to come back to the dojo. See below for special offers for returning kids and adults who have been away for five month or more.

Kid’s Aikido
Students can come back to Aikido in March and get $30 off on regular tuition.
The next Kid’s session starts March 1st and will end April 15th. We will follow the same schedule, which means classes on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 5:50 pm for ages 6 to 12.

Adult Aikido
Returning students can come back in March and use the “Start-up Special” (usually only for new students). Pay just $120 tuition for three months of unlimited weekly classes.

Class times are:
Saturday and Sunday, 10 – 11:30 am
Monday and Wednesday, 6:15 – 7:30
Tuesday, 7:45 to 9
Thursday, 7 to 8:30 pm

General News
Good News/Bad News… The funding fell through for the New Journey Movement in Colorado. Rubbert Sensei and Kate Theis will not be moving to Denver after all. While many Saint Louis Ki Society members have expressed their sadness and condolences over the lost opportunities, it is rumored that some others are dancing in the streets in celebration. Some students celebrated by attending the full-scale Thanksgiving Day style dinner (prepared by "Katie Mae Cooks" Theis) for Rubbert Sensei’s birthday on February 20th. Lavish gifts of sake, beer, books and good company were bestowed upon him by a number of people.

Upcoming Events and Special Classes
Several students will be taking Ki and Aikido tests on Saturday, March 6, beginning at 4 pm. Some will be taking kyu level.
Alice Hall will be taking her Shodan (1st degree black belt) test. We plan to celebrate afterward with dinner at Mi Ranchita restaurant. If you’re a current student bring your gi and join us on the mat. The testers may need your help. Everyone is welcome to watch the testing and join the celebration.

Trivia Night 2010 has been postponed indefinitely while we are busy with other activities.

March Black Belt Class will be on Sunday the 28th, 11:45 am to 2 pm (SLKS brown belt students may attend if they attend the regular class beforehand).

Free introductory classes for new students in March (during regular class times - see above):
Monday 03/01
Tuesday 03/02
Wednesday 03/03
Thursday 03/04
Saturday 03/06
Sunday 03/07
Monday 03/15
More information here.

Schedule Changes and Cancellations
There will be no first Friday Jo/Bokken class in March. (updates here)