
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 May
Balzers, Liechtenstein
The GAC welcomes our guest instructors from Birankai North America:

Shihan Deena Drake – 6th Dan
Chief Instructor at San Diego Aikikai

Shidoin Ea Murphy – 5th Dan
Chief Instructor at Tacoma Aikikai
Invitation
All Aikidoka are welcome to participate!
Note: All participants will need to accept the GAC Terms & Conditions before training, this can be done onsite.
Youths from 10 years old are also encouraged to participate, those who are unaccompanied by a parent or guardian are required to bring a signed GAC Terms & Conditions document by their parent or guardian.
Schedule
Full Seminar: 2 1/2 Days
Friday (Full Day), Saturday (Full Day), Sunday (Half Day)
Weapons: All Participants should bring a bokken, jo and tanto.
Zazen: For those who would like to participate in Zazen Meditation, please bring a Zafu or other meditation support for your use.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30-08:00 Zazen Meditation | 07:30-08:00 Zazen Meditation | |
| 08:00-09:30 Registration Open | 08:00-09:30 Registration Open | 08:00-09:30 Registration Open |
| [08:30-09:20 Kinder-Aikido] | ||
| 09:30-10:30 Training Session 1 | 09:30-10:30 Training Session 1 | 09:30-10:30 Training Session 1 |
| 10:45-11:45 Training Session 2 | 10:45-11:45 Training Session 2 | 10:45-11:45 Training Session 2 |
| 12:00-13:00 Training Session 3 | 12:00-13:00 Training Session 3 | 12:00-13:00 Training Session 3 |
| LUNCH BREAK 13:00-15:00 | LUNCH BREAK 13:00-15:00 | LUNCH BREAK 13:00-15:00 |
| 15:00-16:00 Training Session 4 | 15:00-16:00 Training Session 4 | 15:00-17:00 DOJO TEAR-DOWN |
| 16:15-17:15 Training Session 5 | 16:15-17:15 Training Session 5 | |
| 17:30-18:30 Training Session 6 | 17:30-18:30 Training Session 6 | |
| 18:30-23:00 SEMINAR DINNER |
Updates – WhatsApp Group
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Training Location
Address
Griffin Aikido Club Balzers
Gnetsch 41, 9496 Balzers, Liechtenstein
Parking
Underground Parking available next door to the facility, free during the seminar, with electric car charging stations.
Recommended Accommodations
Haus Gutenberg

Closest accommodation to the training hall.
Offers Single Rooms, Double Rooms and Group “Hostel-Type” Rooms.
Camping Mittagsspitze

On the town boarder to Balzers, with an excellent bus connection to the training hall.
The Camping site is closed for winter, but bookings can be made for spring. In additional to camping sites, they also offer bungalows, single to family rooms, apartments with cooking facilities, and Group “Hostel-Type” rooms.
Parkhotel

A traditional hotel that is a short drive from the training hall.
The hotel includes a pizzeria restaurant with accommodation offerings that include single to family rooms, and apartments with cooking facilities.
Seminar Fees, Meals & Registration
Find below the seminar fees, offered with reduced and youth rates, and meals offered by the GAC.
A communal dining area available with meals available for purchase for your convenience. Note that a COOP Grocery store is within walking distance of the training hall and is open on Sundays if needed.



