Library: Announcements
Training News for 2013
Thanks to the hard work of Stephanie, Maurice, and other officers, we have gotten the club reinstated as an active USF organization! We have requested to have our training schedule in the USF REC Center re-established for January 2013. Chances … Continue reading
USF Aikido Summer Training
USF Campus Rec has been changing the rules to do away with all martial arts clubs like ours – and they have finally succeeded in deactivating our club and removing our access to the Recreation Center. If you call and … Continue reading
Dojo Training Update for the Month of April, 2012
Last month, the white belt student who logged the most training hours was Andrea Vera. The black belt student who logged the most training hours was Meredith Abel. Good work! Last month, the following students were promoted: Meredith Abel (nidan), … Continue reading
Student Promotions
On Wednesday April 25, five students tested and were promoted by an instructor panel consisting of Hagen Sensei, Clementi Sensei, and Murray Sensei. They had strong tests, and we congratulate them for their dedication and effort to make themselves better! … Continue reading
Nidan Promotion – Meredith Abel
On Saturday, April 21 Saotome Sensei promoted Meredith to the rank of nidan (2nd degree black belt). Meredith performed a phenomenal test and set a high standard for our Dojo. Be sure to congratulate her when you see her, we … Continue reading
Dojo Training Update for the Month of March, 2012
Last month, the white belt student who logged the most training hours was Alan Abelson – and he’s held the title for three months now! The black belt student who logged the most training hours was Meredith Abel. It looks … Continue reading
Dojo Training Update for the Month of February, 2012
Last month, the white belt student who logged the most training hours was Alan Abelson. The black belt student who logged the most training hours was Jon Posnick. These students are really setting the bar! Congratulations! In March, we will … Continue reading
Dojo Training Update for the Month of January, 2012
Last month, the white belt student who logged the most training hours from our Dojo was Alan Abelson. The black belt student who logged the most training hours was Jon Posnick. Let’s recognize them for their hard efforts! Also in … Continue reading
Schrader Sensei Awarded Ueshiba Juku Designation
This month, Saotome Sensei awarded one of our instructors – Daryl Schrader Sensei – the Ueshiba Juku designation. Ueshiba Juku translates loosely as “academy of the Founder”; it recognizes that the recipient has shown exceptional loyalty and leadership within the … Continue reading
2012 Training Begins! (Update)
2012 training has begun, and our new schedule has been set! The new times are: Mondays 715pm-9pm Wednesdays 715pm-9pm Fridays 715pm-9pm Sundays 2-4pm Also, promotion certificates are also in and will be presented to those who tested in December. See … Continue reading