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Wednesday's Schedule
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Basics
H. Albright
 
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Children's Class
B. Pincus
 
5:00 - 5:30 PM
Free Practice
 
5:30 - 7:00 PM
All Levels
B. Pincus
 
7:15 - 7:40 PM
Zazen
Visitors Welcome
Aikido Champlain Valley
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    Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. The bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The plum blossom is hardy, fragrant, and elegant.
    Introductory Series Tuesday March 2nd
    A progressive introduction to the basic techniques of Aikido, including breathing exercises, basic footwork and safe falling. No prior experience necessary. Pre-registration encouraged. Introductory classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, regular classes meet seven days a week. Call (802) 951-8900, stop by the dojo, or use our online form to pre-register for the intro series. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve your space in the class.
    Sarah Holbrooke Center Festival of Cultures
    Saturday, April 10th Sarah Holbrooke Center Festival of Cultures at UVM Aikido demonstration. Time to be announced.
    Japan Night
    Saturday, April 17th Japan Night at Aikido of Champlain Valley. See this poster for times and more information.
    Donovan Waite Shihan Seminar
    Donovan Waite Shihan will be at Aikido of Champlain Valley for a seminar June 26 and 27. More details will be posted as they become available.
    ACV Weapons Seminar
    Aikido of Champlain Valley's annual Roxbury weapons seminar will be Saturday July 17th.
    2010 Calendars
    ACV 2010 Calendar now available:
    Order your 2010 monthly wall calendar featuring photos from classes and seminars held at ACV. All proceeds to benefit our Samurai Youth Program, providing scholarships to youth and teens who wish to practice Aikido. $15 each, or 2 for $20. (please contact us to reserve your calendars. If ordering by mail, please include $5 shipping and handling in your check or money order). Click here to see a preview of some pages.
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    Samurai Youth Program
    The Aikido of Champlain Valley Samurai Youth Program has received two generous grants. One from the W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation and another from the Robert and Margaret Thomas Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey. We would like to thank both organizations for supporting the Samurai Youth Program.
    We now offer electronic fund transfers to automatically pay your monthly fees from your banking account. There will be some changes to the rates and the late fees. Here is a letter explaining the changes. The application form to setup the automatic transfer can be found here.
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