Remembering O-Sensei

April 26, 2025

Saturday

FREE Event

Recommended Donation: $20-$50

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Age range: Adults + Teens

2 Special Classes

+Offering Demonstrations

Join us in honoring the memory of Aikido’s founder. Morihei Ueshiba (1883 – 1969), referred to as O-Sensei, dedicated his life to the development of budo (the martial way). His lifetime of practice has inspired countless Aikido practitioners around the world, and his messages of unity and peace continue to reverberate in the hearts of all those touched by his teachings.

Instructors

Linda Holiday Sensei

Linda Holiday

Aikido of Santa Cruz
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Matt Fluty Sensei

Matt Fluty

Aikido Center Sacramento
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Details

Location

Aikido of Santa Cruz
306 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone: (831) 423-8326
info@aikidosantacruz.org
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Schedule

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am  Class with Matt Fluty

  • 11:45 am - 12:45 pm  Class with Linda Holiday

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  MATSURI • Ceremony to Honor O-Sensei

    • Offering Demonstrations + Norito Chanting

    • Bring a flower or food offering

FAQs

  • This is a free event open to all Aikido of Santa Cruz Members and visitors. Please come for all or part of this special event, which includes 2 classes and an offering of Aikido demonstrations to honor O-Sensei.

    Optional donation recommended: $20–$50.

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  • Yes, you are welcome to come and observe the classes and matsuri ceremony.

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  • Please wear you do-gi (training uniform) if training.

    You may bring a flower(s) and/or a food offering (something small), that can be a part of the matsuri ceremony.

  • The matsuri is a ceremony or celebration, in this case, honoring the memory of O-Sensei. It will include optional demonstrations of Aikido, traditional norito chanting, and flower + food offerings.

  • Yes, we have a limited amount of overnight accommodations available in the dojo.

    Please contact us to inquire about availability.

    Accommodation cost: $25/night

    Amenities:

    • Bathrooms

    • Showers

    • Kitchen, microwave, hot water kettle, plates, and utensils.

  • "Think of the world as one true family, without limits, without end. Be a light in the world. The past, present, and future, countless generations, millions of years, are all within you."

    Morihei Ueshiba • Founder of Aikido (1883 - 1969)

  • “As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weakens and defeats you.”

    Morihei Ueshiba • Founder of Aikido (1883 - 1969)

  • “In Aikido we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. Let attackers come any way they like and then blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it.”

    Morihei Ueshiba • Founder of Aikido (1883 - 1969)

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