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Steve Kaufmann, 6th dan
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Open Sky Aikido in Hillsborough, NC is dedicated to promoting the development of the individual through whole body learning. Our family-friendly school has daily aikido classes for 5 through 7 year olds, school age children, teens, and active adults. Our Tai Chi classes for Health enable adults of all ages to participate.

Sensei Steve Kaufmann has taught Aikido since 1982. He was an elementary and middle-school teacher in public schools for over 10 years. He has a credential in learning disabilities. His years of teaching in the school systems gives him insight into how to teach to people's different learning styles.

His students excel because he creates a relaxed group setting with clear boundaries. He creates the same relaxed yet disciplined environment in both childrens' and adults' classes. Kaufmann embodies Aikido through his clarity of movement and the way he is able to break down those movements. His simplicity and clarity and his centeredness bring a sense of safety and joy to the learning process. The Open Sky teaching staff model Aikido etiquette which reinforces students' awareness of the importance of the well-being and safety of all class members.

Open Sky Aikido is conveniently located between the Triangle and the Triad areas in North Carolina in the beautiful historic town of Hillsborough. It is an easy drive from Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, Efland, and Mebane. We are located at exit 164, I-85 and five minutes from exit 261, I-40 in the Shops at Daniel Boone.

Open Sky Aikikai is a fully accredited member of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF), Eastern Region. Sensei Kaufmann is a licensed shidoin in the USAF, allowing him to test and give rank in Aikido. The USAF is affiliated with Hombu Dojo, the world headquarters of Aikido in Tokyo, Japan.

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REGISTER CHILDREN NOW FOR 2008 SUMMER CAMP

Leave message at 919.732.6367 or e-mail for info.

$25 registration due April 30, 2008.

Adult Aikido

Call about our Special Beginners 4-month package includes uniform.

Msg. no. 919.732.6367

Call or e-mail info@aikisky.com for details.

Open Sky Calendar of Events

Children's Class Schedule
2008 Winter/Spring 20-week semester- January 7-May 29, 2008.

School Picnic, Saturday, May 17. Potluck & demo, Homestead Park, Shelter area

Early Summer classes, June, 2008 Wednesdays  4-5 pm & Saturdays 10-11 .

Summer camp,  August 4-8 & August 11-15, 2008.

Open Sky Calendar of Events

Kids' Classes Offered

5-7 year olds for Aiki Intro, Tuesdays

Home school class, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

7+ Intro to Aiki Techniques, Thursdays

School Age thru young teens, MWSat

AIKIDO IN CARRBORO - Monday, Friday 7-8 a.m., Wed. 8:30-9:30 a.m.  

Tai Chi

Beginner Tai Chi class -Thursday evenings at 6:30 -7:30 p.m.

Ongoing classes- Saturdays 11:15-12:15. Mondays TC students Open mat, 5:30 -6:40.

 

WANG HAI JUN RETURNS TO OPEN SKY

Feb. 29-March 2, 2008

November 7-9, 2008

 

See March 2007 Wang Hai Jun photos

 

Open Sky Seminars-Save these Dates!

Hal Lehrman Sensei Seminar

May 2-4, 2008

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