Schedule subject to change. Please register ahead of time. If you attend the seminar without registering prior, you will be asked to go to the website to complete registration electronically.

Friday, October 2
4:30-6:00 Check-in
6:00-7:30 Class

Saturday, October 3
8:30-10:00 Check-in
10:00-12:00 Class
12:00-2:30 Lunch (included)
2:30-4:30 Class
5:00-6:30 Happy hour (included)

Sunday, October 4
9:00-10:00 Check-in
10:00-12:00 Class
12:00-1:00 Mat cleanup

The seminar is being held at the Dwight School Athletic Center, 2116 First Avenue; the main entrance is slightly set back, on First Ave. near E 109 St. We will have a sign outside to mark the entrance.

There are bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers at the venue. Be sure to bring your own lock, towel, and toiletries if you plan to shower at the venue.

Please bring your own water bottles for filling.

The nearest bus stop is the Uptown M15 bus which stops at 1 Av/E 108 St.

The nearest subway station is the [Green] 6 local train which stops at 110 St (on Lexington Ave).

There are dozens of viable public transit options. We strongly recommend using Google maps and the official MTA app for directions and public transit schedules/timetables. Note that buses and trains run less frequently on the weekends and have more service changes.

NYC taxis (they also have an app called Curb), as well as Uber and Lyft are readily available throughout the city.

When leaving the facility, Lexington Avenue has many restaurants (as well as bus/train lines), and may be a good place to catch a passing taxi.

If you are driving, there is a pay lot right next door. Street parking is also relatively easy on the weekends.

All tickets include mat fees at the NY Aikikai on October 1, 2 (morning and noon class), and 5. The dojo on 18th Street will close after noon class on Friday through Sunday.

Full weekend: $280
Friday only: $75
Saturday only: $180
Sunday only: $100

There will be an additional markup if you wait to register at the door.

Cancellations before September 15 will be refunded minus a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations after September 15 are not subject to refunds. Contact us for cancellations.

We have discounted hotel rooms at the Beacon Hotel on the Upper West Side. You would need to share taxis/Ubers to arrive at the venue. Use promo code NYA.

With your registration, pre-order a discounted 60th anniversary tshirt, sweatshirt or tote bag, for pick up at the seminar. The artwork was created for our 60th anniversary by NY Aikikai member, Brian Dupont. Learn more about the artwork. Tshirts are 100% cotton Bella+Canvas and Sweatshirts are ultra soft Bella+Canvas. All are very high quality. Order yours today!

We will have a limited number of merch items at the seminar that were not pre-ordered.

Please download, post, and share!

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