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Sep 6 Speaker is Bill Doi

The speaker for Friday, September 6th is Bill Doi from Kupuna Aikido Hawaii. He is a 5th Degree Black Belt and Board member. His over 40 years of Aikido experience, started in February 1978 and he received his 1st Degree black belt in December 1990. Over the years, Bill has seen his practice evolve into one of finesse, careful body placement, and movements in lieu of strength. Emphasis is placed on protecting one’s practice partner instead of viewing them as an opponent. Bill has been teaching Aikido since the 90s and started the senior Safe Falling class in 2017. Bill has often mentioned, “in Aikido practice, 50% of the time is spent falling, and we believe we have a unique perspective to offer Hawaii’s seniors.

Kupuna Aikido Hawaii's mission is to empower all KUPUNA with Aikido-based principles to preserve and protect their mobile independence . About Aikido: Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family. The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter.
 
Their more popular kupuna class is on safe falling. It means falling in a way that protects your head from injury. Secondarily, it means falling in a way that prevents broken bones in your hips, pelvis, arms or shoulder. The best way to achieve “safe falling”, is NOT to fall. The basic formula for fall prevention is...ABC. (Awareness, Balance adn Control)
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Our signature event David Malo will be resumed on Nov 15, Friday night at Waialae Country Club, reserve your seats, first come first serve, seating is limited!  Richard Ing the event chair and his committee are working on putting together a grand event for you.  This year's recipient  is Henry Kapono.

Mark your calendar, December 13, Friday night is WHR Christmas party at Waialae Country Club, featuring the Signature Christmas at Waialae Buffet, sign up early at the sign up sheet to reserve your seat, again seating is limited.  Featuring Stan Wong who will entertain everyone with him famous music and songs.

Our regular meetings are held at The Edge at 31 North Pauahi. We need a head count by Tuesday before the meeting, please sign up on the Google form CLICK HERE or via the emailed invite. Address : 31 North Pauahi Street, between Nuuanu and Smith, private room the the back, parking at Municipal lot at 1-35 N Beretania St.  Payment by credit card only. If you didn't sign up, please join us and get your food upfront in the restaurant.

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