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Nathan Scott
Nichigetsukai
"Put strength into your practice, and avoid conceit. It is easy enough to understand a strategy and guard against it after the matter has already been settled, but the reason an opponent becomes defeated is because they didn't learn of it ahead of time. This is the nature of secret matters. That which is kept hidden is what we call the Flower."
- Zeami Motokiyo, 1418 (Fūshikaden)
Dear AJJ students, practitioners, teachers, hobbyists, scholars, historians and connoisseurs:
I realize the Aiki Expo isn't until May, but seeing as many people plan in advance for these types of things, I was wondering who plans on attending?
As you probably already know, Kondo Katsuyuki Sensei of the mainline school of DR will be conducting seminars over the weekend along with all the other fine teachers (and demonstrators - shameless plug here, but I for one don't want to miss Sensei Threadgill's demo [forgive me, Mr. Threadgill ]).
I will be attending, along with many others from our study group. Hopefully many of you will be attending as well, so I will finally get the chance to meet some of you with whom I have had so many argume- er. . .I mean DISCUSSIONS.
Anyway, I encourage all who are interested to attend.
(BTW, I will of course be posting this in the "Seminars" section as the time draws nearer)
Cheers,
Arman Partamian
Daito-ryu Study Group
Maryland
I'm going to be there, mainly since most people I know and like are going and the party opportunities are too good to miss. I also understand there are some aiki- both do and jutsu- classes to take place. I guess I should plan on attending a few to justify the trip.
This should be a lot of fun, I get to go be a student in the day, hang with friends who are as strange as I am during the evening and watch other people get thumped around in the demos.
Neil
I’ll be there as well. It ought to be interesting figuring out who’s who. Neil’s in the “I’m with Stupid“ t-shirt and I’m the guy standing next to him.
So hard to get good help these days.
Doug Walker
Completely cut off both heads,
Let a single sword stand against the cold sky!
Neil --
I think Fujiko Gardner is planning on going (remember that Vince lives near Vegas these days).
This means that you can be as bad as you dare.
Joe
http://ejmas.com
I will be there, and Mark Jacobsen [actually, thats Jakabcsin] as well I believe. Should be a high time indeed. Neil, are you bringing the popie chicken?
Ron Tisdale
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Popie Chicken? Naw, I'll bring some Popeye's fried chicken and sit around watching everyone sweat while I pig out.
Joe, Since Fujiko-san is coming, I have to be on my best behavior. Bernie Lau will be there to distract her, maybe I'll be able to slip away and get in trouble with any other e-budoka around.
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Nathan Scott
Nichigetsukai
"Put strength into your practice, and avoid conceit. It is easy enough to understand a strategy and guard against it after the matter has already been settled, but the reason an opponent becomes defeated is because they didn't learn of it ahead of time. This is the nature of secret matters. That which is kept hidden is what we call the Flower."
- Zeami Motokiyo, 1418 (Fūshikaden)
If you guys are serious about a little, or not so little e-budo gathering, I would recommend we meet someplace close by the UNLV campus.
Closest places with bar are:
The Embassy Suites is close and lots of people are staying there.
The Hard Rock - Close by walking distance or cab about .5 miles , loud so we would not cause too much of a disturbance. Not overly large, so it would be cramped and it is noisy in there.
St Tropez - Also close by walking or cab, across from the Hard Rock. No casino but a bar.
Toby Threadgill's hotel room- we can raid the mini bar and run up a $2,000 room service tab.
Terrible's - Not as close distance, This is a low class place, known for attracting the worst sort of humanity and scum. A foul den of inequity and vileness.
Sounds like just the place.
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Nathan Scott
Nichigetsukai
"Put strength into your practice, and avoid conceit. It is easy enough to understand a strategy and guard against it after the matter has already been settled, but the reason an opponent becomes defeated is because they didn't learn of it ahead of time. This is the nature of secret matters. That which is kept hidden is what we call the Flower."
- Zeami Motokiyo, 1418 (Fūshikaden)
I think an e-budo gathering to enjoy a cold beverage is a great idea. Anyplace near the seminar site is fine with me.
Arman Partamian
Daito-ryu Study Group
Maryland
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Nathan Scott
Nichigetsukai
"Put strength into your practice, and avoid conceit. It is easy enough to understand a strategy and guard against it after the matter has already been settled, but the reason an opponent becomes defeated is because they didn't learn of it ahead of time. This is the nature of secret matters. That which is kept hidden is what we call the Flower."
- Zeami Motokiyo, 1418 (Fūshikaden)
Nathan,
This is news to me, as well. I thought I checked the AJ website months ago and some instructors were listed as demonstrators. But you're right. Now on the website, they are not listed as participating in both demos and seminars.
Hmmm, well, I suppose Mr. Pranin may have thought that doing a demo and a weekend of seminars would be too much.
I would have liked to see quite a few of the instructors perform demos as well.
Cheers,
Arman Partamian
Daito-ryu Study Group
Maryland
I say hats off to Stan for pulling it together.
Part of me wants to go-although honestly I think I would be bored for most of the event. Seeng that much Aikido is not my idea of fun. There are a few people that might be interestng to watch. Meeting people, seeing them move, the parties and discussions after would be the greatest draw for me.
No way I can make it though.
Cheers
Dan
FWIW- If you look at the "complete index to all seminar ...etc." , you'll find the instructors listed as demonstrators also.
The impression I get is that they are demonstrating.
Tom Wharton