
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!
Additionally, Youths from 10 years old are also encouraged to participate, those who are unaccompanied by a parent or guardian are required to bring the GAC Terms & Conditions document signed by their parent or guardian.
Schedule
Friday (Afternoon), Saturday (Morning & Afternoon), Sunday (Morning)
| FRIDAY (Afternoon) | SATURDAY (Full Day) | SUNDAY (Morning) |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30-08:00 Zazen Meditation | 07:30-08:00 Zazen Meditation | |
| 08:00-12:00 DOJO SET-UP | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 13:00-15:00 Registration Open | LUNCH BREAK 13:00-15:00 | LUNCH BREAK 13:00-15:00 |
| 15:00-16:00 Training Session 1 | 15:00-16:00 Training Session 4 | 15:00-17:00 DOJO TEAR-DOWN |
| 16:15-17:15 Training Session 2 | 16:15-17:15 Training Session 5 | |
| 17:30-18:30 Training Session 3 | 17:30-18:30 Training Session 6 | |
| 18:30-23:00 Pizza Dinner | 18:30-23:00 SEMINAR DINNER |

Remember to Bring…
Weapons: 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 if you can.
Youths are Welcome to Participate!
Youths from 10 years old are also encouraged to participate, those who are unaccompanied by a parent or guardian are required to bring the GAC Terms & Conditions document signed by their parent or guardian.
Meals, Snacks & Seminar Dinner
Snacks & Hydration: A snack & hydration table will be setup for everyone’s use during the training.
Dining Area: A dining area will be setup for everyone to use, no meal purchases are necessary. Note that a COOP Grocery store is within walking distance of the training hall and is open on Sundays if needed.
Kitchen: The GAC will be using a teaching kitchen to prepare meals and we will have a station open use for anyone to use.

Lunches*: For your convenience the GAC will provide a selections of Soups, “Build-Your-Own” Sandwiches. Available Saturday & Sunday.
Friday Pizza Dinner*: A casual social dinner where the GAC will order a selections of Pizzas and drinks.
SEMINAR DINNER*: Saturday evening, the GAC will provide an Aperol, Dinner, Dessert, and basic drinks. Alcohol and special drinks will be available for purchase.
Updates – WhatsApp Group
Scan the QR code to join the Seminar’s WhatsApp Group for information & updates near the Seminar Date.

Training Location
Address
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.
GAC Terms & Conditions
All participants will need to accept the GAC Terms & Conditions before training and can be done onsite. Youths unaccompanied by a parent or guardian are required to bring the document signed by their parent or guardian.
Need Additional Help to Attend?
The GAC wants to support anyone who wants to attend the seminar but needs additional help with travel, accommodations, fees & meals. Please contact the us at info@gac.li if you need additional help to attend. While our resources are not endless, we will help when, where, and how we can.

