evolutionary aikido seminar • october 11-14, 2024
Patrick Cassidy Sensei & Dave Goldberg Sensei
Join us over the Columbus Day Weekend as we explore, through aikido, the evolving nature of ourselves, the world, and the art itself.
Evolutionary Aikido is a perspective on the art that's rooted in the knowing that we all share in one system. Our practice is process oriented, and involves not only the improvement of technical skills, but also an embodied transformation of ourselves. We look into where we are, what is next, and how we make space for a new level of awareness, understanding, and ability to take shape.
Patrick Cassidy Sensei, 7 Dan
Patrick Cassidy is the Chief Instructor of Aikido Montreux, and the supervising founder of the Evolutionary Aikido Community. He spent seven years in Iwama, Japan practicing under the late Morihiro Saito Sensei, and was the founder and Chief Instructor of Aikido of Fresno. Cassidy Sensei is also a committed, long-time practitioner of both yoga and tea ceremony. His work is inspired by O-Sensei's expressed statement that "We are One." His innovative processes explore the relationships between being, insight, and action.
Dave Goldberg Sensei, 6 Dan
Dave Goldberg is the founder and chief instructor of Aikido of San Diego. In the early 90’s he lived in Japan for 3½ years to train under some of Morihei Ueshiba's most prolific disciples. He has a BA in philosophy and an MA in teaching. He also studied somatic psychology, and is a BodyMind College graduate. He's a co-founding member of the Evolutionary Aikido Community, and is inspired to teach Aikido as the martial, Life art.
What to Expect
There will be training sessions Friday through Monday. Expect to include empty-handed work, stick work, Aiki Improv (unique to the EAC), and meditation and inquiry. Some group meals and activities will also be planned. Enjoy every session, or take some extra time to enjoy San Diego. A basic, tentative schedule is posted below.
Your Stay in San Diego
For those of you coming from out of town there are some good options. The Lamplighter Inn is across the street from us. It's one of the closest hotels to San Diego State University so book early. Basic accommodations will also be available in the dojo by donation. Reserve with us in advance, please.
Schedule
FRIDAY
4-6pm class
SATURDAY
10-12pm class, 12-2pm lunch, 2-4pm class
4-5pm exams, 7:00 dinner at the dojo
SUNDAY
10-12pm class, 12-2pm lunch, 2-4pm class
6pm beach bonfire!
MONDAY
10-12pm sticks class
Registration Information
Whole Seminar
Registration: $300
Saturday-Sunday Only
Registration: $260
Friday-Sunday Only
Registration: $275
Saturday-Monday Only
Registration: $275
*All registrations include dinner Saturday