A Shintaido retreat, known as a "gasshuku," is an excellent introduction to Shintaido.
It's a celebration, a workshop, a gathering of the tribe, a meditative retreat and an educational forum combined in one.The Japanese word "gasshuku" means "together under one roof" and suggests a gathering devoted to intensive practice and enjoyment of community.
Shintaido North East organizes gasshuku at various locations, usually twice per year. The winter Gasshuku is often known as "kangeiko". Gasshuku are open to all, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Instruction is provided appropriate to the physical ability and experience of participants. The teaching staff includes several experienced local instructors and often a special guest instructor.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the
Shintaido of America National Gasshuku
May 28 - May 31, 2010
The Shintaido Farm and
Woolman Hill Retreat Center
Deerfield, Ma
Director of Instruction is Shin Aoki, Senior Instructor
Yondan in Karate and Bojutsu
Chair of the National Technical Council
Some additional information about the upcoming event:
There is an advanced workshop on Friday, May 28th and the general
gasshuku begins Friday evening May 28th. Housing and meals are
being held at Woolman Hill Retreat Center while keikos will mainly be
held at the Shintaido Farm.
Gasshuku dates:
Friday evening, May 28th
to Monday afternoon, May31st
Please arrive at Woolman Hill for the gasshuku on Friday evening, May 28th,
Opening ceremony and the first keiko will be early Saturday morning, May 29th.
Advanced Workshop
Friday, May 28th
Open to Shintaido Graduates, Karate/Bojutsu Shodan and above.
Housing information will be sent shortly.
Examinations
We are able to offer many levels of exams at this Gasshuku!
Shintaido up to Instructor level
Karate up to Nidan level
Transportation Information:
Nancy Billias is the Transportation Coordinator.
nbillias@sjc.edu and 413-348-4329, cell
Nancy is available to answer transportation questions, help coordinate rides
and keep track of travelers. Please keep in touch with Nancy about your travel plans,
especially if you need assistance.
Our locations are Woolman Hill Retreat Center and the Shintaido Farm. See their
websites for travel directions, descriptions and photos of each property.
Woolman Hill Retreat Center Shintaido Farm
107 Keets Rd, Deerfield, Ma 595 River Rd, Deerfield, Ma
www.Woolmanhill.org www.farm.shintaido.org
Airports
If you are flying in for the gasshuku,
Bradley International in Hartford, Ct is one hour by car from Shintaido Farm/Woolman Hill,
Boston's Logan Airport is two and a half hours by car and
New York airports are 3-4 hours away.
We are excited to be gathering with you in a short time,
More information including pricing and registration links will be
coming in the next announcement on March 17th!
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Pictures from Shintaido Northeast Kangeiko 2010 |
Link to the Shintaido Farm in Deerfield, MA |
Other Shintaido Retreats
Info on other retreats in the U.S. can be found at Shintaido of America