November 10-13, 2022

2022 marks the 40th Anniversary of Aoinagi Ken Shu Kai (“Green Willow Karate”) at UCSD. If you’ve trained with us at any time during the past 40 years, you’ve played an essential part in our collective journey! 

We’re planning a blow-out weekend of training (in-person and virtual options) November 10-13, and a pull-out-the-stops Celebration Banquet, including the roasting of our newest Sensei, Glenn Little,  in the finest Aoinagi tradition — and as someone who’s trained with us, you’re invited! 

Whether you can join us in person or virtually, there will be many opportunities to join in the celebration, not only that weekend, but over the coming months on this 40th Anniversary Celebration website, where you’ll get to contribute remembrances and more. And of course, you’ll be able to order commemorative swag too.

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Weekend Schedule*

*Latest schedule as of 10/30/22.

Thursday

  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Thursday kickoff training – UCSD Rec Gym (map »)
  • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Thursday informal dinner – Sensei Barbara/Sensei Neville’s home in Cardiff

Friday

  • 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – Morning tai chi/healing arts – Muir Field (East Side) (map »)
  • 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Morning training – UCSD Rec Gym (map ») + Zoom (login will be emailed)
  • 11:30 a.m. – noon – Stretching/Yoga – UCSD Rec Gym (map ») + Zoom (login will be emailed)
  • Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch – On UCSD Campus
  • 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Afternoon training – UCSD Rec Gym (map ») + Zoom (login will be emailed)
  • 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. – 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner – $35 –
    • Door open 5:30 p.m.
      Mission Federal Credit Union
      10325 Meanley Drive, San Diego, CA 92131
      Dress Code: Cocktail attire preferrred
    • Zoom – same link as trainings

Saturday

  • 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Morning tai chi/healing arts – Muir Field (East Side)
  • 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Morning Conjoint training, all levels, no charge –
    UCSD Rec Gym + Zoom (login will be emailed)
  • 11:00 a.m. – noon – Stretching/Yoga – UCSD Rec Gym (map ») – UCSD Rec Gym + Zoom (login will be emailed)
  • Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch – On UCSD Campus
  • 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Afternoon training – UCSD Rec Gym (map ») + Zoom (login will be emailed)
  • 6:00 — 10:00 p.m. – Sensei Glenn Roast! – $45 adults, $15 children
    • Doors open 5:30 p.m.
      Mission Federal Credit Union
      10325 Meanley Drive, San Diego, CA 92131
      Dress Code: Cocktail attire preferrred
    • Zoom – same link as trainings

Sunday

  • 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Morning training – UCSD Rec Gym + Zoom (login will be emailed)
  • 11:30 a.m. – noon – Stretching/Yoga – UCSD Rec Gym + Zoom (login will be emailed)

Stay tuned for continuous updates on this amazing milestone & celebration.

Questions? Contact Ron Marcus any time here and he’ll get back to you ASAP.

Meanwhile, feel free to join our Social Community! Simply click here to request membership (or on “Join” under “Social” at the top of this web page) and complete the short form. Then you’ll be able to connect through this site with fellow Aoinagians who are also members of the Community. See you there!