Spring Retreat at Two Rivers Aikido

Explorations of Sincerity & Joy

Thank you for registering and joining us!

With Tesfaye Tekelu Sensei of Aikido Ethiopia & Institute for Social Advancement, Mark Leitzel and Leigh Schickendantz Senseis of Two Rivers Aikido and Braided Way Peace Collective.

A full weekend of in-depth study of embodied Peace, Sincerity, and Joy.
And, raise funds for Aikido Ethiopia & Institute for Social Advancement. (isa-global.org)

Open to all levels of practitioners.

Curious about the inclusive and expanded language in our detailed schedule?
o Opening Circle = Practice based Intention setting (Misogi & Eichi), Principle (Pillars of
movement), Internal energy (Ki), and Mindfulness and Breath (Kokyu)
o Practice = Aikido Keiko
o Dan Dem = Dan demonstration aka dan exam: We will be celebrating 4 dan dems!
o Closing Circle = Practice based. Aikido principles in shared dialogue and movement.
o Institute for Social Advancement = Tesfaye’s specific offerings in Aikido and practice-based
leadership as a path of Aiki. This is a practice-based session.
o Dance Party = Great Music, Great Food, Great Beverage, and FUN Community!

What to Bring:
Weapons (we have extra)
Water bottle
Curiosity
Goodwill and Joy!

Housing is available for those traveling from out of town. Please email us at tworiversaikido@gmail.com
to secure housing if needed or for any other assistance you might need.