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Son Yul Workshop

Master Fortin is offering a Son Yul (Korean Ki Kong) workshop on February 17 from 2-6pm at the San Francisco Aikikai Dojo, 1625 Bush Street (corner of Bush & Franklin).

Kwan Um Do Kwang and Korean Zen Sword Master Marc Fortin present the sun and moon sword interpretation of Son Yul. This is the middle path of the three Ki-Kong Cultivations.

Korean Zen Master Dae Soen Sa Nim taught that before thinking mind is primary point. Primary point is the platform or view from which Zen practice begins.

Participants should wear loose fitting clothing and have a comfortable cushion to sit on. As the practice is a form of action Zen and moderately vigorous, only those in good health can participate.

Guest lecturer Paul Hedderman will also offer a talk on "The Mind Activity Called Self."

The cost for the workshop is $60. Questions, please call 415-515-5295.

Zen Sword Belt Test in San Francisco

The next belt test is scheduled for Saturday March 10, 2007 at the SF Aikikai (regular classtime, 1:30pm to 4pm).

Kamau Hill testing