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Aikido of Santa Cruz Summer Retreat

5 inspiring days of training and joyful community
at the 26th Annual Santa Cruz Aikido Summer Retreat!

Co-taught by Senior Retreat Instructors:
Mary Heiny Sensei, 7th Dan (Seattle, WA)
Linda Holiday Sensei, 6th Dan (Aikido of Santa Cruz, CA)

with Special Guest Instructors:
Kayla Feder Sensei, 6th dan (Aikido of Berkeley, CA)
Michael Friedl Sensei, 7th dan (Aikido of Ashland, OR)
Richard Strozzi-Heckler Sensei, 7th dan (Two Rock Aikido, CA)
Jack Wada Sensei, 7th dan (Aikido of San Jose, CA)

Our theme for the 2019 Summer Retreat is one of O-Sensei's fundamental teachings:
"INRYOKU -- Cultivating the Power of Attraction"

For more info and to register, please click here: http://www.aikidosantacruz.org/Sretreat/Retreat_Main.html

Daily immersion in Aikido catalyzes deep learning and strengthens a sense of community with others sharing the experience. Training begins at 7:00 am (7:00 pm on Wednesday) and continues throughout each day. There is also comfortable seating for observing classes.

Features of this year’s Retreat include:

- Special classes for newer students and for black belts.
- An Instructors Class, taught by Linda Holiday Sensei.
- A special class for 4th dan and above, taught by Mary Heiny Sensei.
- Aikido Weapons practice.
- The invigorating Misogi Purification Practice at the beach on Sunday morning.
- A party with music & dance at Aikido of Santa Cruz Saturday night!

For more info and to register, please click here: http://www.aikidosantacruz.org/Sretreat/Retreat_Main.html

The intention of the Santa Cruz Retreat is to be a full five-day Aikido intensive, which enables the transformative “magic” of the Retreat to build from start to finish. As such, there are just two options for participation: all five days (=Wednesday night through Sunday noon), or, for those who need it, a three-day option (=Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please note: there are no single-class or single-day attendance options! (See details in the "Options, Registration & Payment" page.) We invite you to invest this uninterrupted time in your Aikido practice.

The Santa Cruz Aikido Summer Retreat generates a training atmosphere of sincerity and mutual respect. We are committed to equal opportunity for Aikidoists of any gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation or rank. We aim to integrate body, mind and spirit in the practice of Aikido, inspired by the teachings of the founder, Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei.

“True budo is the cultivation of the power of attraction with which to draw the whole opponent to you. All I have to do is keep standing this way.” --O-Sensei

For more info and to register, please click here: http://www.aikidosantacruz.org/Sretreat/Retreat_Main.html
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2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!

Amateur Competition Results – Saturday, February 22, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Millie’s Best Boston
🥉 3rd Place: All Clams Matter

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Little Neck Rex
🥈 2nd Place: Dragonmama’s Portuguese Red
🥉 3rd Place: Clam Halen

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 4 Men and a Clam – 395 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 The Pink Flamingos – 397 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Silence of the Clams – 1,656 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: 4 Men and a Clam (Boston)
🥉 3rd Place: Bloody Brilliant Chowder

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Rocky Horror Clam Show
🥉 3rd Place: The Krusty Klam

Professional Competition Results – Sunday, February 23, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Rustic Table
🥈 2nd Place: The Point Kitchen and Bar
🥉 3rd Place: Ideal Bar and Grill

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Redwood Sluggers
🥉 3rd Place: Bearded Clams Unite

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 Ideal Bar and Grill – 520 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 Redwood Sluggers – 590 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Ideal Bar and Grill – 2,405 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: Dominican Oaks
🥉 3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
🥉 3rd Place: Chowder Slugs/Redwood Sluggers