Aikido Organisation of Ireland
Aikido Exchange Program


Starting from January 2007 we are offering to all interested parties the opportunity to avail of a new
Aikido Training Exchange Program. Under this scheme any meritorious student will be allowed to intensively study Aikido in the dojo of a Senior Teacher free of charge. Free accommodation will be also provided.
This program is open to all members of the AOI.
Rank privilege does not apply.


AVAILABLE PLACES (31/01/07):

COUNTRY	CITY	DOJO	TEACHER	DURATION
Ireland	Sligo	Sligo Aikikai	Simone Chierchini 4th Dan	1 week
Italy	Lauria	Shizentai Dojo	Fiordineve Cozzi 5th Dan	1 week
Italy	Ferrara	Aikikai Ferrara	Ubaldo Chiossi 5th Dan	1 week
USA	Columbus, Ohio	Aikido Columbus	Paul Linden 6th Dan	1 week

Starting from January 2007 we are offering to all interested parties the opportunity to avail of a new Aikido Training Exchange Program. Under this scheme any meritorious student will be allowed to intensively study Aikido in the dojo of a Senior Teacher free of charge. Free accommodation will be also provided. This program is open to all members of the AOI.
Rank privilege does not apply.

IMPORTANT: THIS IS AN AIKIDO TRAINING PROGRAM, NOT A JOB SEEKING NOR A
TOURISM ORIENTATED INITIATIVE

Aikido Exchange Program participants are required to take pat into ALL Aikido classes during their stay, no exception made. However, training does not end on the mat, and Exchange participants are also expected to participate daily in various duties from dojo maintenance (including cooking and cleaning) to assisting in dojo operations and special projects.
Important: This is not a Job Seeking nor a Tourism orientated initiative. Even though we are not precluding potential participants from taking up work or visiting the area, this has to be done OUTSIDE TRAINING TIMES and when it doesn clash with other dojo requirements.

Enrolment Qualifications:
• Both men and women are eligible.
• Applicants must be over 18 of age.
• Healthy physical condition and the ability to train daily.
• Individual personal accident insurance in good standing.
• Financial capability to support oneself for the length of the designated term.
• Religious and other lifestyle preferences are private and should be kept to yourself.
• The Aikido Organisation of Ireland reserves the right to refuse anyone from participating at the dojo in the interest of safety and welfare of other students and regular members.


Meals and Personal Expenses:

Meals are not included. Other personal expenses such as travel and laundry are each individual's responsibility.

Applicants from Countries Outside of the European Union

The Aikido Organisation of Ireland does not act as a sponsor for visa applications. Applicants must obtain their own visas (if required) for their intended stay in the European Union. All participants at the Aikido Organisation of Ireland Aikido Exchange Program must be in full legal status with EU Immigration regulations.

How to enroll

Occupancy varies throughout the year as individual terms do not begin at the same time. It is best to apply early for the time you wish to participate in the program. It is suggested to include a first- and second-choice of when you would like to begin your term. Please send a letter of request to enter the program that includes a personal resume, starting dates, tentative length of stay, and a brief explanation of why you wish to enter the program. If you prefer to apply online, please e-mail us at info@aikikai.ie. Your request will be dealt with promptly.
Send your application, along with a self-addressed envelope, to:

Aikido Exchange Program
Aikido Organisation of Ireland
Ballinashee, Geevagh
Co. Sligo
Ireland

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