Announcements and Latest News:

• Rachel Johnston's photos of Ikeda Shihan's recent seminar are posted at www.bozemanaikido.shuttefly.com. If you like to have a copy for yourself on a CD or DVD please contact directly Jeff or Rachel Johnston.

• Shotokan Karate classes for beginners and intermediate students are weekly on Sundays from 5:30 pm. The instructor is Gretchen Minton. Please see the training schedule for classes.

• The dojo dues have changed for dojo members started training after January 1, 2007. Please take advantage of a $10 discount if your dues are paid by ACH. More information about ACH, please see Robert or Peggy.
  The ACH form can be dowloaded from this website.

• New beginner classes are starting for children on May 2 (first Friday of January, March, May, July, September, and November) and adults on May 5 and 7. (Monday and Wednesday of the first full week of every month).

• Here are some hints for what beginners need coming to their first class:

  1. Come at least 15 minutes early to fill out the registration form
  2. The registration fee for beginner classes (both adult and children) is $85
  3. Wear loose clothing (sweats and a t-shirt)
  4. Training uniforms (dogi) are also available to purchase (see Pete or Robert)
  5. Remember - always train with joy!

• The first Thursday of each month (next is May 1) is now entry level weapons training night when beginners after completing the basics class, should take the opportunity to join the regular weapons class. This will facilitate instruction on the basics, but will not be a special class just for beginners.