for those without accomodation:
WELCOME TO THE AIKIDO CELEBRATION SEMINAR IN BRANDBU WITH
UESHIBA MITSUTERU, AIKIKAI HOMBU DOJO-CHO
We are expecting around 200 people at this big event – the bodes well, and most likely means that there will be some challenges at times… let’s all be practice patience and consideration to maximize the enjoyement of both training and socializing for all! We appreciate the help!
Registration:
is done at the reception desk at the sportshall (see opening times in the schedule). Important: allow good time, especiallywhen you first register as not to create long queues and miss training (it takes time to issue ID-card, t-shirt, payment, etc before changing and warm-up).
ID card:
Wear your ID card when entering the sports hall / dojo. This is your entrance card. And it is nice for others to see your name and where you come from….
Etikette on and off the mat area / sports hall
- Wear flip-flops, sandals or zori between outside shoes area and the tatami area, especially if visiting the bathroom. This ensures proper hygiene on the mats.
- Please wash your feet if you have been walking barefoot on the grass.
- Remember to wash your gi!
-Place your outside shoes in neat rows/lines outside dojo, not in a pile. Zori/flip-flops are left with the heals to the mats when you enter the mats.
- Keep talking to an absolute minimum during the session.
- Sit in seiza or cross legged. Never with stretched out legs, never leaning back on your hands.
- Bowing: standing bow when you enter the hall, it is our dojo. Seated bow the first time you enter the mat, after that standing bow when entering/leaving the mat.
- No leaving the mats during the session unless it’s an emergency - let sensei know. There will be common water breaks if necessary.
- Be on time, allow enough time for your personal warm-up, for your mind to settle into dojo-modus. It is good form to be seated and ready approximately 5 min before start.
Warm up
As is customary in Hombu dojo, warm-up is very short. If you need a longer warm-up please come early and warm-up on your own.
Medical kit: Available in the hall/dojo. Leave it in order for the next user, put all your trash in the bin.
Insurance: All participants must have their own insurance card/ info ready at all times.
Valuables:
Do not leave valuables in the changing room, bring them in to the dojo. There are no safety boxes or lockers at the sports hall.
Information Board:
Check the information board on the wall by the registration table for important messages. Timetable, opening hours of the Cartoon Museum, important telephone numbers etc.
Showering:
Participants sleeping in classrooms and tents/camping are asked to use the shower facilities in the sports hall after each training. The school’s hot water capacity is just enough for the participants sleeping in 2-4 bedded rooms.
Minibank / ATM: look for it on main street of Brandbu.
Banquet dinner on Saturday:
The big 40-years celebration party is on Saturday. Saturday night dinner is included for those who have paid for accomodation at the school.
All others wishing to participate in the celebration dinner have to order and pay in advance, at the latest on Friday (due to kitchen planning) at the registration desk. Price: NOK 250.
Meals:
It is not possible to buy any individual meals at the school, but there are several grocery stores and restaurants within 5-10 minutes walk from the sports hall, in the centre of Brandbu.
Tip: Consider bringing your lunch or take-away down to the lake…!
ENJOY THE SEMINAR!