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 and personal well-being with Aikido-Yoshokai, a form of Japanese Budo. Suitable for all ages, through seniors, for both men and women. This discipline is based on the sword and empty hand fighting techniques of the Japanese Samurai. Students work in pairs in a cooperative, non-competitive environment, learning to avoid and control an attacker’s energy. Learning to roll, pivot, pin and throw enhances coordination, balance and self-confidence 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 and Promotions: Testing fees start at $12. Testing is not required for study. In order to apply for testing, students join the National Association (Adults $40, Youth $30). There are no competitions or tournaments 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: Sean Toyooka has been studying Aikido since 2004 and teaching since 2008. Sean is a 3rd degree black belt is a certified instructor with the Aikido Yoshokai Association of North America.
HIGH SCHOOL / ADULT CLASSES Aikido Yoshokai
Age 14+ Strive for harmony between nature, self-control and personal well being and place an emphasis on safety through this noncompetitive style. Combine meditation, philosophy and physical exercise to reduce stress and encourage a healthy lifestyle. 6/18-8/20 M 6:15-7:15pm Multi Rm 3 $27 1085635
Aikido Yoshokai Buki YOUTH CLASSES Aikido For Youth
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 and coordination in the individual. 6/18-8/20 M 6:15-7:15pm Multi Rm 3 $27 1085635
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Age 14+ Strive for harmony between nature, self-control and personal well being and place an emphasis on safety through this noncompetitive style. Combine meditation, philosophy and physical exercise to reduce stress and encourage a healthy lifestyle. 6/21-8/23 Th 7:30-7:55pm Multi Rm 3 $20 1085638
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