Aikido of San Luis Obispo
Safe-SLO Nonprofit / Provider of  High Quality
Personal Safety and Empowerment Programs

209 Bonetti Drive 
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In This Issue
Sandan Video Clip
Doran Sensei Seminar and Jenn Lawrence Sandan
Aiki Mites & Kids
Quick Links

Aikido Leaders 
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Special thanks to Meika Clucas and Mary Malik, who served in leadership positions as our dojo prepared to host Doran Shihan. Their time, effort, and organizational skills were the grounding force of cohesion that brought all of our efforts together. And - thanks to all of our dojo members who participated in making this seminar a success!

Sandan Video Clip
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Special Thanks to Danielle Smith Sensei (Chief Instructor, Aikido of Monterey / President, California Aikido Association) for ongoing support of Aikido of SLO
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Aikido of San Luis Obispo Winter 2010 News
Frank Doran Shihan
with Jennifer Lawrence and Sandan Uke Team: 
Russ Rayburn,  Scott Clucas, Meika Clucas, 
and
Mary Malik.

Jennifer Lawrence Sandan Promotion
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Aikido of San Luis Obispo Seminar with
Frank Doran Shihan
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On January 30, 2010, at the end of a wonderful all-day seminar taught by Frank Doran Shihan, Jennifer Lawrence was promoted to Sandan (third-degree black belt) after a comprehensive and beautiful 30-minute demonstration of Aikido.

The training with Doran Shihan was exceptional, and we were delighted to be a gathering place for our Aikido friends from Aikido of Monterey and other places. We look forward to Doran Shihan's next visit.
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Doran Shihan presided over the exam, along with Mary Tesoro Sensei and Michael Smith Sensei.




uke Russ Rayburn
photo: Heather Craig

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ukes (left to right): Scott Clucas, Mary Malik,
and Meika Clucas     photos: Steven Tish

doran2010randoriMoment of focus before randori (simultaneous multiple attackers). Ukes: Mitch Johnson, Eric Haas,  Scott Clucas, Russ Rayburn. 
photo: Steven Tish

Aiki-Mites News
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Keith Dunlop Photography
Congratulations to Gracie, Dylan, Collin, and Tashi, who received new belts at the last Aiki-Mite demonstrations day. Congratulations to all their classmates for happy support and cheering. And thanks to parents and families for support. Aiki-Mites played games led by Ryan Miller and then ate yummy treats brought by parents. The next Aiki-Mite demonstrations day will be in March. Don't miss the excitement!


Aiki-Kids News

Congratulations to Jake Browning and Jack VogJackJake Jan Demosel for great Yellow-Stripe demonstrations ! Their classmates, who greatly contributed to their training for this achievement, offered exemplary support and cheering as each boy showed Aikido techniques and answered questions about the philosophy of peace. Gemma CajackjakejanBeltsmpbell skillfully served as primary uke. Jack and Jake were also supported by a large attendance of family members. The classcelebrated with Aiki-Games and then shared delicious treats brought by parents. The next Aiki-Kids demonstrations will be in March.

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Aikido of San Luis Obispo / Safe-SLO Nonprofit
High-Quality, Peace-Oriented Educational Programs / Adults, Teens, Children, Families, Schools, Agencies  
Serving the San Luis Obispo Community for 23 years


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