EAST PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER MARTIAL ARTS: AIKIDO-YOSHOKAI Age 7-13 / 14+ 12 and 13 year-olds may register in older class with instructor’s consent. Strive for harmony, self-control & personal wellbeing with Aikido-Yoshokai, a form of Japanese Budo. Suitable for all ages, through seniors, for both men & women. This discipline is based on the sword & empty hand fighting techniques of the Japanese Samurai. Students work in pairs in a cooperative, non-competitive environment, learning to avoid & control an attacker’s energy. Learning to roll, pivot, pin & throw enhances coordination, balance & selfconfidence while fostering a spirit of goodwill. Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes, such as sweat suits. No jewelry, please. Uniforms are not required, unless you want to test. Testing & Promotions: Testing fees start at $5. Testing & promotion is not a requirement of the program. At time of first test, students join the National Association (Adults $35/year, Youth $20/year). No tournaments or competitions in Aikido-Yoshokai. New Students: Accepted throughout the term. Fees prorated. Buki: Refers to weapons training; practice includes Bokken (wooden sword), Jo (short walking staff) and Tanto (wooden knife). Instructors: George Ellis has over 19 years of training in Aikido. He holds a black belt & has been a volunteer instructor with Parks & Recreation since 1996. Sean Toyooka is a 3rd Degree Black Belt.
YOUTH CLASSES Aikido For Youth
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Age 7-13 Use personal energy rather than punching or kicking opponents, to gain control or to throw them off. Work as partners in a cooperative, not antagonistic environment to encourage teamwork while increasing balance & coordination in the individual. 10/9-12/11 M 6:15-7:15pm M.P Room 3 $30 1075758 10/8-12/10 Su 2:30-3:30pm Studio $30 1075759 1/8-3/12 M 6:15-7:15pm M.P Room 2 $24 1078614 1/14-3/18 Su 2:30-3:30pm Studio $30 1078615
HIGH SCHOOL / ADULT CLASSES Aikido Yoshokai
Age 14+ Strive for harmony between nature, self-control & personal well being & place an emphasis on safety through this noncompetitive style. Combine meditation, philosophy & physical exercise to reduce stress & encourage a healthy lifestyle. 10/9-12/11 M 8:00-9:15pm M.P Room 2 $40 1075760 10/12-12/14 Th 8:00-9:15pm M.P Room 3 $36 1075761 10/8-12/10 Su 1:00-2:15pm Studio $40 1075762 1/11-3/15 Th 8:00-9:15pm M.P Room 3 $40 1078612 1/8-3/12 M 8:00-9:15pm M.P Room 3 $32 1078616 1/14-3/18 Su 1:00-2:15pm Studio $40 1078617
Aikido Yoshokai Buki
Age 14+ Strive for harmony between nature, self-control & personal well being & place an emphasis on safety through this noncompetitive style. Combine meditation, philosophy & physical exercise to reduce stress & encourage a healthy lifestyle. 10/12-12/14 Th 7:30-7:55pm M.P Room 3 $18 1075763