What is Shochugeiko?

Shochugeiko (暑中稽古) is Japanese for “mid-summer martial arts training.” Training during adverse conditions, when the world is sunny and extremely hot, encourages both an improvement in physical skills and discipline for the mind. Often, the greatest obstacle to going to the dojo to attend class arises there – in the mind. Shochugeiko creates the expectation that you WILL go to class, and the resulting sense of accomplishment can provide clarity and bring new direction to your training.

Guest Instructors:

Hilary Dawson Sensei 6th dan University of Victoria Aikikai

Ramin Arvin Sensei 5th dan Vancouver West Aikikai

Grant Babin Sensei 4th dan Aikidaily International Academy

Linda Guanti Foundation Training Level 2 Instructor

 

<Schedule>

  • Morning kids classes are intended for kids who are 8+ years or are orange belt and up and enrolled in BC youth programs. Regular Shochugeiko participants who are interested in learning how to teach kids classes are invited to assist or observe. Alternatively, the late morning can be used to explore Squamish.

  • “Open mats” means that the mats are available for unstructured aikido practice.

August 11th, Friday

Time Activity
6:00 – 7:30 pm Class 1: with Hilary Dawson

August 12th, Saturday

Time Activity
8:00 – 9:00 am Class 1: Foundation Training with Linda Guanti
9:10 – 10:00 am Class 2 for all ages: with Grant Babin
10:10 – 11:00 am Kids class with Ramin Arvin
11:10 – 12:00 am Kids class with Hilary Dawson
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch (packed lunch is available for an additional cost)
1:00 – 2:00pm Class 3: with Hilary Dawson
2:15 – 3:15 pm Class 4: with Ramin Arvin
3:15 – 3:45 pm Open mats
3:45 – 4:45 pm Class 5: with Grant Babin
5:00 – 6:00 pm Class 6: with Hilary Dawson
6:30 – 8:30 pm Sushi party at Aikidaily (optional)

August 13th, Sunday

Time Activity
8:00 – 8:50 am Class 1: Foundation Training with Linda Guanti
9:00 – 10:30 am Class 2: with Ramin Arvin
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Class 3: with Hilary Dawson
12:15 – 1:00 pm Lunch (included in the mat fee)

<Venue>


Brennan Park Recreation Centre :1009 Centennial Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0E2

 

<FeeS>

Three days mat fee: $135 (including Sunday lunch)

Two days mat fee: $75 for Friday-Saturday, $130 for Saturday-Sunday (including Sunday lunch)

One-day mat fee: $15 for Friday, $70 for Saturday, $70 for Sunday (including Sunday lunch)

Kids classes on Saturday: $40 for 3 classes

1 class drop in: $15

Other Options

  • Catered Lunch on Saturday at Community Center: $20

  • Sushi dinner on Saturday at Aikidaily: $25 (Aikidaily is 5 minutes drive from the Community Center)

  • Dojo B&B: $20 a day

  • Accommodations In true gasshuku style, accommodations are available at the Aikidaily dojo and will include breakfast. Come and sleep on the mats and commune with fellow practitioners.

    Address: #307 - 1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC

  • If bargaining for shower time isn’t your thing, we won’t judge!

    There are Air B&Bs and camp sites available in Squamish. (Book Now)

    The Sandman Inn will be offering us a group discount as well and is a block and a half away from the dojo. Let us know if you intend to book with them, so that we can give you the reservation code (If you want to stay at the Sandman Inn, please let us know by June 30th).

    https://www.sandmanhotels.com/squamish

    Address: 39400 Discovery Way, Squamish, BC

  • Ride Sharing: We are interested in organizing rideshare options for participants. We will also try to organize ferry pick ups and possibly renting a van to bring people in from the Okanagan if enough people are willing to come. Rideshares will be eligible to apply for the BCAF Travel Bursary. Please give us the details of how you would prefer to get to Squamish on the registration form and we will do the rest. If you are panning to drive and have some room in your vehicle, please indicate how many people you can accommodate.

<Registration and Payment>

Please register through the link below. After finishing the registration process, you will need to send an e-transfer with your registration fee to grant.babin@aikidaily.com. Please add your name and the word Shochugeiko to the e-transfer message. Once we receive your payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.

<Contact>

Grant Babin grant.babin@aikidaily.com, 604-849-3371

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