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- ASU Summer Camp In The Rockies
July 24th to 30th, 2011
- Kyu Testing
- Kyu Testing
David Huffaker, Nikyu Test
- Aiki Week August 2010
- ASU Summer Camp in the Rockies
- Kyu Testing
- Kyu Testing
- Sunny Skys Sensei Seminar - September 2009
- Aiki Week August 2009
- ASU Summer Camp in the Rockies
- Kyu Testing
Sara Zaman Junior Rokyu Test
- Kyu Testing
- SAA New Year Celebration
- Kyu Testing
Seth Green Yonkyu Test
- Kyu Testing
- Dan Testing
Pictures taken by Barbara Kammerer and Jason Tsuyemura
- Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan seminar at Aiki Zenshin Dojo
- Kyu Testing
- Sunny Skys Sensei Seminar - September 2008
6th Annual Summer Seminar with Sunny Skys Sensei at South Austin Aikido, September 4th - 7th.
- Aiki Week August 2008
- Kyu Testing
- ASU Summer Camp in the Rockies
This was a wonderful camp with Jay Sensei, Violina, Tim and myself attending from Austin and Craig Sensei and Sylvia attending from San Antonio. This is always a great experience for Aikidoka of all levels.
- SAA Summer Pot Luck
Darrell White hosted our summer Aikido pot luck on Saturday, July 19th at his home. As always, there was plenty of food, but this party featured even more talk. We had the highest attendance of any potluck to date: 50 members and family chatted, watched aikido DVDs, and generally raised the roof to give Gilbert Ryan Hughes a proper sendoff to the Air Force.
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, July 6th we had two kyu tests with Vasili Liaskovitis and Cris Weber testing for Rokyu. Both did wonderful on their kyu tests!
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, May 25th we had one kyu test with Marty Herzog testing for Yonkyu. Marty did an excellent job on his kyu test!
- William Gleason Sensei Seminar - May 2008
William Gleason Sensei seminar at Alamo City Aikido, May 9th - 11th.
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, May 4th we had two kyu tests with David Huffaker and Richard Moore testing for Rokyu. Both did a very nice job on their kyu tests!
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, April 27th our friends from Alamo City Aikido came up to visit us and Sylvia Slack tested for Ikkyu. She did very well on her test!
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, January 20th we had three kyu tests with Gilbert Hughes and Matt Czosnek testing for Gokyu and Brian Canham testing for Yonkyu. All three did a very nice job on their kyu tests!
- Dojo Friendship Training Day
Our friends from Alamo City Aikido visited us for a fun filled day of training.
- New Years Day Training
- New Years Eve Party
Violina and Denne hosted a wonderful New Years Eve party in their home. Good food and good fun where enjoyed by all.
- New Years Eve Training
- Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan seminar at Alamo City Aikido, December 7th - 9th.
- Dan Testing
On Saturday December 8th Darrell White, Chad Leath and Brian Kammerer tested for their Shodan at Alamo City Aikido in San Antonio, TX.
- George Ledyard Sensei Sminar at Alamo City Aikido, October 12th - 14th.
- Kyu Testing
On Tuesday, October 2nd we had two kyu tests with Zak Fisher and Shawn Rader both testing for Rokyu. Both did an awesome job on their kyu tests!
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, September 30th we had one kyu test with Jesse Spears testing for Ikkyu. Jesse did a great job on his test!
- Sunny Skys Sensei Seminar - September 2007
5th Annual Summer Seminar with Sunny Skys Sensei at South Austin Aikido, September 6th - 9th.
- Aiki Week August 2007
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, August 19th we had two kyu tests with Ross Smith and Stephen Hughes both testing for Gokyu. Both did a very nice job on their tests! See links for the pictures below.
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, August 5th we had three kyu tests with Charles Pummill testing for Sankyu, Michael Sekirin testing for Rokyu and Bill Sengbusch testing for Rokyu. All three did a very nice job on their tests! See links for the pictures below.
- ASU Summer Camp in the Rockies
This was another wonderful year at ASU Summer Camp in the Rockies.
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, July 15th we had three kyu tests with Elijah Stone testing for Gokyu, Marty Herzog testing for Gokyu and Glibert Hughes testing for Rokyu. All three did a very nice job on their tests! See links for the pictures below.
- ASU Weapons Intensive, July 2007
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, June 24th we had four kyu tests with Tim Schmelter testing for Ikkyu, Glibert Ryan Hughes testing for Gokyu, Brian Canham testing for Gokyu and Tal Boyd testing for Rokyu. All four did a very nice job on their tests! See links for the pictures below.
- Craig Slack Sensei Visits South Austin Aikido
Craig Slack Sensei of Alamo City Aikido, June 17th, 2007.
- Visit to Aiki Zenshin Dojo - June 2007.
A few of our members traveled to California in June to visit friends and family. These members included Barbara Kammerer (our Aiki Mom), Tommy Kammerer, Brian Kammerer and Pamela Tovar. During their trip they stop by and visited Sunny Skys Sensei and the rest of our friends at Aiki Zenshin Dojo. Tommy and Brian brought along their training gear and enjoyed a wonderful class taught by Sunny Skys Sensei.
- Kevin Choate Sensei Seminar - May 2007
Kevin Choate Sensei Seminar at Alamo City Aikido May 18th - 20th.
- Craig Slack Sensei Visits South Austin Aikido
Craig Slack Sensei of Alamo City Aikido, April 1st, 2007.
- South Austin Aikido's Anniversary Party
On Saturday, March 3rd, we had a potluck to celebrate the first anniversary of South Austin Aikido. It is simply amazing how quickly a year has gone by. So many wonderful things have happened in the past year for our Aikido community. Good food, good Aikido DVDs and good times was shared by all. Special thanks to Darrell for opening up his beautiful home for this special event.
- William Gleason Sensei Seminar - February 2007
William Gleason Sensei seminar at Alamo City Aikido, February 23rd - 25th.
- Aiki Shrine Visit - February 2007
On February 17th and 18th, Jay Sensei was honored to attend the Aiki Shrine in Myakka City, Florida. See the pictures taken by Ken McGrew Sensei from Aikido of UAB.
- Kyu Testing
On Sunday, February 11th we had a kyu test with Matt Czosnek testing for Rokyu. Matt did a very nice job on his first kyu test.
- Craig Slack Sensei Visits South Austin Aikido
Craig Slack Sensei of Alamo City Aikido, January 7th, 2007.
- Special New Year's Eve Training
This was the first New Year's Eve for South Austin Aikido and what a wonderful way to celebrate with a special New Year’s Eve practice. Thank you Violina Rindova for highlighting this very special tradition to our Aikido community.
Toshi Koshi Geiko is an opportunity to end one year and begin the following year by focusing on the betterment of oneself and the world through Aikido. This practice often includes special ceremonies to evoke harmony, purification, and community. Whether ceremonies are involved or not, the New Year’s Eve practice is an opportunity to honor these values, our aikido community, and our beloved martial art.
We had six members on the mat for this special 60-minute class that started at 11:30PM on 12/31/06 and ended 12:30AM on 1/1/07. Each of us shared a technique and/or principle during this special class, making it a truly wonderful event for us all, and the perfect way to start the New Year!
- ASU Member Dojo Decorative Quilt
We have finished our entry for the ASU Member Dojo Decorative Quilt. The various sections from each dojo will be pieced together to form the ASU quilt that will be presented to Saotome Sensei for his 70th birthday during the Cherry Blossom Seminar and Celebration, April 6th-8th, 2007.
- Gift for Jay Sensei
On Sunday, December 17th, we presented Jay Sensei a gift in appreciation for his commitment and dedication to our Aikido community. We are truly blessed to have such a warm and genuine person in our lives and as our Head Instructor.
- Kyu Test
On Sunday, December 3rd we had a kyu test with Christopher Fitzgerald testing for Sankyu. Christopher did a very nice job on his test. See links for the pictures below.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, November 19th we had three kyu tests with Mark McDonald testing for Sankyu, Charles Pummill testing for Yonkyu and Gilbert Hughes testing for Rokyu. All three did an awesome job on their tests! See links for the pictures below.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, November 5th we had four kyu tests with Pamela Tovar testing for Nikyu and Marty Herzog, Stephen Hughes, Colin Knox testing for Rokyu. Everyone did a wonderful job on their tests!
- Kyu Test
On Tuesday, October 24th we had a kyu test with Denne Reed testing for ikkyu. Denne did an awesome job on his test!
- Kyu Test
On Sunday, October 22nd we had a kyu test with Chrystie Schmelter testing for rokyu. Chrystie did a wonderful job on her first kyu test.
- George Ledyard Sensei Seminar - October 2006
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- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, September 24th we had two kyu tests with Tim Schmelter testing for nikyu and William Shoemaker testing for gokyu. Both Tim and William did an outstanding job!
- Sunny Skys Sensei Seminar - September 2006
4th Annual Summer Seminar with Sunny Skys Sensei at South Austin Aikido, September 14th - 17th.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, August 20th we had two ikkyu tests. I looked back and believe it or not, we have not had an ikkyu test since November of 2004. It takes a lot of practice and persistence to get to this level. In fact, this may be the hardest test of all. Both Chad and Brian have trained very consistently and their consistent training is what showed on their tests.
- Aiki Week - August 2006
This was an incredible week.
- SAA goes to ASU Summer Camp in the Rockies in Glenwood Springs, CO
Wow! What an awesome camp. Pictures are from Sunny Skys Sensei's camera
- Kyu Tests
Today we had two adult kyu tests, Charles Pummill for gokyu and Alina Bushong for nikyu. Both candidates did a wonderful job!
- Kyu Tests
It was our first group of adult kyu tests in our new space. Everyone did an outstanding job, all performing in an inspiring manner.
- Friendship Training Day
This was our first special training day in the new space. The energy was outstanding with 14 aikidoka on the mat and we all had a wonderful time.
- Dojo build out progress after three weeks
Thanks to the hard work of several of our dojo members, we have accomplished a lot in just three short weeks. We have multiple changing areas, storage closet, fans that provide great airflow and a viewing area with plenty of seating. Simply put, the space is coming together wonderfully.
- Kyu Test
Thursday night Cierra Kling became the first member to test in our new space and she did wonderful!
- Dojo progress after one week
Great progress on the space and great energy on the mat.
- Opening Day in Our New Space
We had a great turnout for class in our new space with fourteen aikidoka on the mat.
- New SAA dojo space prior to build out
New South Austin Aikido space prior to demo and build out.
- Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan Seminar - February 2006
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan seminar at Alamo City Aikido, February 24th - 26th. It was awe inspiring to have Ikeda Sensei visit so close to home. The seminar was a huge success with over 50 people training on the mat at the same time.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday we had four kyu tests, with Chad Leath testing for Nikyu, Tim Schmelter for Sankyu, Mark McDonald for Yonkyu and Brenda Kammerer for Yonkyu.
- Kevin Choate Sensei Seminar - January 2006
Kevin Choate Sensei Seminar at Alamo City Aikido January 6th - 8th. We had a great time at Kevin Choate Sensei's seminar in San Antonio!
- Shodan Test - Francisco Ruiz
While we were at Kevin Choate Sensei's seminar in San Antonio, we were privileged to see Francisco Ruiz test for Shodan. Some of us were even privileged enough to take ukemi for him!
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, Decmber 4th we had two kyu tests with Brian Kammerer testing for Nikyu and Pamela Tovar testing for Sankyu.
- Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan Seminar - November 2005
Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan Seminar at Aiki Zenshin Dojo November 4th - 6th. We had a great time at Ikeda Sensei's seminar in Fremont!
- Shodan Tests - Todd & Tommy Kammerer
On Saturday November 5th Todd and Tommy Kammerer tested for their Shodan at Aiki Zenshin Dojo in Fremont, CA.
- Visit to Aiki Zenshin Dojo
A group of us visited our friends at Aiki Zenshin Dojo just prior to the Ikeda Shihan seminar.
- Aikido Demo
On Friday, October 21st we made a return visit to the Austin Recreation Center to train with our Karate friends.
- George Ledyard Sensei Seminar - October 2005
George Ledyard Sensei Seminar at Alamo City Aikido October 14th - 16th.
- Shodan Test, Shawn Young
On Saturday, October 15th Shawn Young tested for her Shodan at Alamo City Aikido in San Antonio, TX.
- Aikido Demo
On Friday, September 30th we went to the Austin Recreation Center, where we shared our Aikido with the Karate School (All-American Society of Karate) that trains on Friday evenings in ARC.
- ASU Summer Camp in the Rockies - July 2005
Saturday five of us from our dojo, including Pamela Tovar, Alina Bushong, Todd and Tommy Kammerer and myself, returned from a week of aikido training at Summer Camp in the Rockies sponsored by the Boulder Aikikai. This year was the 25th anniversary of this awesome camp and what a special week it was for all!
- Sunny Skys Sensei Seminar - July 2005
3nd Annual Summer Seminar with Sunny Skys Sensei at Hill County Aikido, July 14th - 17th.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, July 10th we had two kyu tests with Chad Leath testing for Sankyu and Brenda Kammerer testing for Gokyu.
- ASU Summer Camp in Washington DC
Jay Sensei and Brian Kammerer attend the ASU Summer Camp in Washington DC, July 2005.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, June 5th we had four kyu tests with Tom Giebink testing for Nikyu, Brian Kammerer testing for Sankyu, Mark McDonald testing for Gokyu and Luar Martinez testing for Rokyu.
- George Meyer Sensei Seminar - May 2005
George Meyer Sensei Seminar at Alamo City Aikido May 27th - 29th.
- Kyu Test
On Sunday, May 15th we had one kyu test with Tim Schmelter testing for Yonkyu.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, April 24th we had three kyu tests with Jesse Spears testing for Sankyu, Christopher Fitzgerald testing for Yonkyu and Jeanne Martin testing for Yonkyu.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, April 10th we had three kyu tests with Alina Bushong testing for Yonkyu, Pamela Tovar testing for Yonkyu and Ryan Ugland testing for Rokyu.
- Tres Hofmeister Sensei Seminar - February 2005
Tres Hofmeister Sensei Seminar at Hill Country Aikido February 4th - 6th
- Peter Trimmer Sensei Seminar - January 2005
Peter Trimmer Sensei Seminar at Alamo City Aikido.
- Kyu Test
On Sunday, January 23rd we had one kyu test with Chad Leath testing for Yonkyu.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, November 14th we had four kyu tests with Tommy Kammerer testing for Ikkyu, Brian Kammerer testing for Yonkyu and both Tim Schmelter and Pamela Tovar testing for Gokyu.
- George Ledyard Sensei Seminar - October 2004
George Ledyard Sensei Seminar at Alamo City Aikido October 22nd - 24th.
- Kyu Tests
On October 12th we had two kyu tests with Mark McDonald and Nathan Lucas both testing for Rokyu.
- Kyu Tests
On September 19th we had two kyu tests with Christopher Fitzgerald and Alina Bushong both testing for Gokyu.
- Kyu Tests
On August 29th we had two kyu tests with Matt Lowes and Chadwick Chennault both testing for Ikkyu.
- Visit to Alamo City Aikido
On August 7th a group of us went to San Antonio to train with our friends at Alamo City Aikido.
- Kyu Tests
On August 1st we had two kyu tests with Chad Leath and Jeanne Martin both testing for Gokyu.
- Sunny Skys Sensei Seminar - July 2004
2nd Annual Summer Seminar with Sunny Skys Sensei at Hill Country Aikido, July 15th - 18th.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, June 6th we had two kyu tests with Todd Kammerer testking for Ikkyu and Pamela Tovar testing for Rokyu.
- Visit to Alamo City Aikido
On Saturday, June 5th a group of us went to San Antonio to train with our friends at Alamo City Aikido.
- Aikido Demo
On Friday, June 4th we visited the Austin Recreation Center to train with a Karate group.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, April 18th we had three kyu tests with Robert Goeking testing for Yonkyu, Brian Kammerer testing for Gokyu and Tim Schmelter testing for Rokyu.
- Visit to Alamo City Aikido
On Saturday, March 20th a group of us went to San Antonio to train with our friends at Alamo City Aikido.
- Visit to the Aiki Shrine
On March 6th and 7th, Jay Sensei visited Aiki Shrine for a special training session with Saotome Sensei.
- Tres Hofmeister Sensei Seminar - February 2004
Tres Hofmeister Sensei Seminar at Hill Country Aikido February 27th - 29th.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, February 1st we had two kyu tests with Tommy Kammerer and Matt Lowes both testing for Nikyu.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, January 25th we had two kyu tests with Jesse Spears testing for Yonkyu and Alina Bushong testing for Rokyu.
- Kyu Test
On Sunday, January 11th Chad Leath tested for Rokyu.
- Kyu Tests
On Sunday, August 31st, our friends from Alamo City Aikido visited our dojo and Michael Young taught the first class. This was followed by three kyu tests with Brian Kammerer testing for Rokyu, Todd Kammerer and Chadwick Chennault both testing for Nikyu.
- Sunny Skys Sensei Seminar
1st Annual Summer Seminar with Sunny Sky Sensei at Hill Country Aikido, July 18th - 20th.