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Open Letter from Sensei William Gleason
I am writing this as an open invitation to all aikido students who wish to participate in our training center.
In order to insure the highest level of training, the retreats will be limited to twenty participants and divided into the levels of fundamentals, intermediate and advanced. The word Okugyo indicates the advanced level, yet the training will go into depth at each level. Each student will be required to pass all aspects of one level before participating in the next.
The Okugyo training will emphasize the spiritual as well as the physical aspects of aikido. Students will participate in daily meditation, reading and discussion, and other activities designed to help the student move towards an integrated understanding of Aikido.
It has long been my goal to create an environment for this kind of personal training. Okugyo seminars will not make any distinction between affiliation or rank, but will be open to all who approach it with a sincere and humble attitude.
Sincerely,
William Gleason
In order to insure the highest level of training, the retreats will be limited to twenty participants and divided into the levels of fundamentals, intermediate and advanced. The word Okugyo indicates the advanced level, yet the training will go into depth at each level. Each student will be required to pass all aspects of one level before participating in the next.
The Okugyo training will emphasize the spiritual as well as the physical aspects of aikido. Students will participate in daily meditation, reading and discussion, and other activities designed to help the student move towards an integrated understanding of Aikido.
It has long been my goal to create an environment for this kind of personal training. Okugyo seminars will not make any distinction between affiliation or rank, but will be open to all who approach it with a sincere and humble attitude.
Sincerely,
William Gleason
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Comment by Toby Bazarnick on October 10, 2008 at 11:52am -
Okugyo Advanced Aikido Retreats in Vermont
Jay Weik Sensei and William Gleason Sensei will hold advanced aikido retreats based on the kototama, the original teaching on which aikido practice and principle is based. Training will integrate morning and evening meditation, four hours of on-the-mat aikido training, lecture & discussion, and naturally prepared meals. It is an opportunity to be immersed in all areas of training enough to transform one's practice and understanding. The retreat lasts five days and the $450 tuition includes all meals and accommodations. Please visit shobuokugyo.blogspot.com for more information including recommendations and to register for this unique experience.
The next retreat in Vermont will be held at November 11-16, 2008 at the beautiful Farm and Wilderness Camp in Vermont.
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