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The national schools were always a priority with Sugano Shihan as they provided a level of training that couldn't be replicated in the dojo which is why he made them a prerequisite for dan grades. He would often say a week of national training was worth at least two years of dojo training, but it offered more than dojo training ever could. Firstly, it is the opportunity to train with a wide variety of people such as; mixed ages, body sizes and grades. All these contribute to working with a wide gamut of training partners on a large mat space where your study of Aikido can excel. Perhaps the most pertinent aspect is being in the 'zone' for an extended period of time. At a dojo you get an hour or 1.5 hours and then other life stuff crowds in. At a national school you have hours of unbroken concentration on movement, technique, musubi, where your mind and body continuously build on the collective experience of what has just passed. Nothing in a dojo can match this level of experience. Please note, everyone is required to register before the event to save volunteer administration time and hassles when we should all be on the mat training! - COVID-19 Safety and daily RAT requirement: It is recommended to take a COVID-19 test as close to the time of the event as possible, ideally within 1-2 days. This will help you make informed decisions about your health and prevent the spread of the infection to others. Our daily testing regime during the past three National Schools has helped us limit the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, Aiki Kai Australia requires all participants to take daily RATs to ensure a safe training environment. Please help keep everyone safe by following all instructions below and anything requested by medical officers or event organisers during the school. • While it would be a huge shame to miss any of the school, if you feel unwell, please stay at home/in your accommodation. Do not attend the dojo or social events if you have symptoms of any illness, even if not COVID-19 related. • If you test positive during school, please contact Ben Lippmeier • To enter the dojo daily, you must have a photo of a negative rat — see the RAT catchers at the door! • Sufficient RATs will be provided at the school during check-in
- Accommodation and meals Further details will be provided soon. cut-off date for registering for Accommodation and meals is 22 June 2024. College rooms are provided, with shared facilities and a great common room for social evening activities. Accommodation fees include three meals per day. There are no cooking facilities on site. Day attendees may book lunch meals at the venue and family and friends are invited to the Thursday night party - both need to be booked in advance by 22 June 2024.
- Non-Smoking Campus - Payment options Either complete the online registration form with payment, or tick the EFT box to advise payment will be sent via bank transfer. Online payment is made via PayPal. if you don't have a PayPal account choose the credit card payment option (turn off the request for a PP account option if it appears.). We will be unable to accept registration for accommodation and meals after 22 June. Bank transfer details: - Training Fees We use a sliding scale for training fees based how much travel is required to attend the event. - Registration desk The registration desk for interstate and international students will be set up on Saturday 6 July from 2–5 pm in Kevin Fagan House. Please advise if you anticipate arriving early or late.
The map below shows the best gates to enter St Ignatius for access to the dojo (via main gate - blue line), and the accommodation ( at Kevin Fagan house - red line). There may be road and building works happening on campus at the time of our event. If either gate is blocked, access can be obtained through the other gate.
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