Friday, 04 September 2009

Patricia Hendricks Sensei will be giving a presentation entitled “Leadership and the Benefits of Practicing Aikido for Women”, followed by two introductory Aikido classes for women.

Pat Hendricks started studying Aikido in 1974 with Stan Pranin and Mary Heiny. In 1976 she moved to Iwama, Japan, to study with Saito Sensei Shihan. For the next 30 years, she returned to Japan over 25 times of which 6 years were uchi-deshi. She holds a menkyo keaiden in weapons certification and was certified to test for the U.S. She served as Saito Sensei’s representative for the U.S. and runs the Iwama division in the California Aikido Association (CAA). Her own dojo, Aikido of San Leandro, attracts students from all over the world, including Japan.

17:00 Ceremony and talk “Liderazgo y los beneficios de la práctica del Aikido en la mujer”
18:00 – 18:45 Introductory Aikido class for women
18:50 – 19:35 Introductory Aikido class for women

Location: Akikai Chile, Libertad 86, Santiago
Organizer: Federación Deportiva Chilena de Aikido
Phone: +56-2-681-7703
Email: informaciones@fedenaa.cl

Pat Hendricks will be presenting in English with an interpreter.  The classes are free but space is limited, so write or call to confirm participation. Wear sweats or other comfortable clothing.

Click on the flier below for more info.