Don’t Miss this Special Seminar – May 19th & 20th: Shoden of Koto Ryu Koppojutsu and Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu

For the first time, we are honored to bring to San Diego Dojocho Amanda Charrier, from Jinenkan Baltimore, to teach this special 2 day seminar series covering Kotu Ryu and Takagi Yoshin Ryu.

Sat. May 19th

Sign in 8:30am – 9:30am
Koto Ryu Koppojutsu – Shoden (basic level) 9:30am – 12:00pm
Lunch Break 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu – Shoden & Eri Jime (chokes) 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Optional Dinner – Location TBD 6:00pm – ???
Please join us for dinner and camaraderie after training!

Sunday May 20th

Sign in 8:30am – 9:30am
Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu – Shoden 9:30am – 12:00pm
Lunch Break 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Koto Ryu Koppojutsu – Shoden & Eri Jime 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Location

Poway Samurai Martial Arts
13160 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064

Pricing

Pricing for students: $55 both days or $35 1 day. Jinenkan Members: $60 both days or $35 1 day.
General Public: $75 both days or $40 1 days. Space is limited. Please RSVP by May 11. Non-students are welcome.

About Koto Ryu:

The school can be translated as “Knocking down the Tiger School”.
This is a Japanese martial art school that utilizes of koppojutsu, (骨法術) shurikenjutsu, and kenjutsu. This school specializes in using larger bones to strike weaker ones of your opponent. Koto ryu’s core is breaking the opponent’s balance, posture and movement using Tai Sabaki (to block and counter body movement), Kyushu (Attacking vulnerable points), attack to different heights, unexpected punches and deception. The two focus points of this school are first, disabling the opponent’s attacking abilities, and second is the creation of an entrance into the opponent’s weak points and posture.

About Takagi Yoshin Ryu:

The School can be translated as “Heart of the Willow Tree School”.
This school of Japanese martial arts was one of the original forms of samurai grappling, known as Jutaijutsu (more commonly referred to as jujutsu today). It is mostly recognized as a “Bodyguard School” that contains quick and effective jujutsu techniques, and daishosabaki (jujutsu while wearing two swords in the belt). Other techniques are based around bojutsu (using the 6′ staff).

Takagi Yoshin Ryu uses many techniques that appear similar to judo or aikido, but are applied in ways that make it difficult for the opponent to escape by rolling or breakfalling. These are close quarter techniques with the opponent held close.

About Dojocho Amanda Charrier:

Dojocho Amanda Charrier began training in 1996. She initially met Manaka Sensei at the first international Jinenkan seminar, which was held in the spring of 1997. Impressed with the attention to detail and respect given to proper fundamental movements, she shortly thereafter joined the Jinenkan.

In the years prior to Manaka Sensei’s announcement that he would be moving to America to live and teach for a time, she took trips to Japan to train with him. She was extremely fortunate to already be living in Baltimore when Manaka Sensei announced that Baltimore was the very city he had chosen to make his home for the duration of his time spent living in America. So from April of 2001 to May of 2004 she had the great fortune to live less than 10 miles from the Honbu dojo and Manaka Sensei.

Since Manaka Sensei has returned to Japan she travels there again to train with him, as well as to locations around America and Europe when he was teaching abroad. She received her dojocho license in March of 2004, just two months before Manaka Sensei returned to Japan.

This is the original martial arts workout boot camp. This is not just another exercise program. This is a workout regimen, a nutritional guide and personal transformation system.

Now, I know your asking yourself “What does that mean?”

Very simply put, the Fighting Fit Boot Camp method is going to show you how to use your own body weight in conjunction with a number of exercises and basic equipment, to give you the most complete fitness workout available. But that is just the beginning. We are going to give you critical information to help you meet your fitness goals and maintain them and provide assistance in changing your life.

You see, weight loss and fitness, while interrelated are not the same thing. A 200 lbs person who has low body fat and exercises regularly has different needs than someone who is 200 lbs from an improper diet and a lack of exercise. The Fighting Fit method scales to the fitness level of the individual while increasing your body’s capacity to do work. (Which is what working out is.)

• Will you lose weight? Yes.
• Will you build strength? Yes.
• Will you look better? Yes.
• Will you feel better? Yes.
• Will your health improve? Yes.

Will it be easy? No! This is a system that while it scales to meet your goals, is going to require commitment and effort, physically, mentally and emotionally. It means your going to change your diet for one thing. You cannot out exercise a bad diet. Period. There is no quick fix or magic pill, no matter what you see on TV or what someone tries to sell you.

• Will their be support? Yes.
• Will this change your life? Yes!

Try 1 week FREE today! You’ll love the quick, effective workout and fast results. Call Coach Tony to learn more: #858-486-0059

One of our past Women’s Safety Class students called to ask if we can hold a special Women’s class for her co-workers because she learned so much, she wanted all other women she knew to learn these escape techniques. We wanted to let our students know about the “Tools for Personal Safety – Women’s Only Self Defense” class which will be held this Saturday 10/15/11 from 1 – 4pm.

Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and get ready to learn how to escape and avoid dangerous situations.

No martial arts school can teach you self defense in 3 hours, or even 1 day. The tools we offer demonstrated actual physical leverage techniques that can help anyone escape an attacker. We show you how to get away from someone who grabs you from behind, or by the arm and even if they have you pinned to the ground – you can learn how to easily roll them off (no matter their size or yours) and be able to run away.

No other martial arts school in Poway or San Diego teaches these techniques. You do not need any previous self defense training to learn the tools and you will be able to use them right away and practice them with the instructor.

In addition to the physical tools, we talk about safety and awareness tips so you can avoid dangerous situations all together.

We’d love to have you join us for this Women’s Safety Class. Please share this information with your: mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, grandmother, friend, co-worker. Everyone can benefit from knowing these tools and it’s fun to attend the class with someone you know.

The “Tools for Personal Safety – Women’s only Self Defense” workshop will be held on October 15, 2011, from 1 – 4 pm at 13160 Poway Road (in the Library Plaza Shopping Center).

Fee: $30 per person. Those who bring a friend will save $5 per person.

Please wear comfortable clothes as you will be rolling on the floor and moving around. We offer a limited number of free sponsored spaces for women who have previously been battered or abused. Please call Tony to learn more #858-486-0059.

The best part is learning how to use glowing light sabers just like a Jedi Knight! You can even inspire your guests to wear star wars costumes to get in character (and make for great pictures!) We also have a life size cut out of Darth Vader for photo opportunities!

Each child will leave with a Star Wars sticker (included in price).

Party Options:

Basic Party = 1 hour class.
Gold Party = In addition to the class, we include salad & pizza for your guests, with catering from Denali’s Pizza, next door. You bring the drinks. 1 hour 45 minutes.
Super Party = A fun class, pizza, salad and drinks are included PLUS, we provide all the Star Wars Party décor (see photo for example – actual décor may vary based on availability) and balloons too. All you do is bring the cake!
We are an authorized reseller for Glow Weapons, Glow Sabers and each child in encouraged to purchase a Glow saber for the party. Available in 7 colors: Jungle Green, Electric Yellow, Laser Blue, Hot Pink, Rockin Red, Safari Orange and Purple Passion.

It was great to see the kids having fun demonstrating their practice, and to be able to talk about the history of our arts and their connection modern culture with their real life connection to Star Wars.

I want to thank the kids: Langston, Maddie, Jack, Kai and Jim and their parents again for helping and making this a very enjoyable presentation!

Have a Ninja Birthday party at Poway Samurai Martial Arts!

The kids will have fun while learning real stealthy ninja techniques during a 1 hour special training party. You can even inspire your guests to wear ninja costumes and or head bands to really get into the fun. (See photos from our previous parties).

Along with the physical activities, such as throwing the rubber shuriken at a Ninja, and learning how to strike an opponent with soft “swords”, the kids will be very intrigued to learn about various ninja weapons and have their shapes and uses explained.

Shuriken Training

Besides a really big smile!!!!, each child will leave with a plastic Ninja figure and Ninja sticker, included with all party packages.

Choose the Party Options that’s Best for You:

Basic Party = 1 hour class (outlined above).
Gold Party = In addition to the class, we include salad & pizza for your guests, with catering from Denali’s Pizza, next door. You bring the drinks. 1 hour 45 minutes.
Super Party = A fun class, pizza, salad and drinks are included PLUS, we provide all the Ninja Party décor (see photo below) and balloons too. All you do is bring the cake!

Ninja baseball caps are also available, sold separately.

Family Day at the Dojo - June 12, 2011

Join us Sunday June 12th from 11am – 4 pm.
We’ll have martial arts demonstrations and giveaways all day long, information about our Samurai Summer Camp…
PLUS… Receive a 10% discount on any class you sign up for on this day only! (Good for 1 month of classes for existing students and NEW students.)

Event Details Include:

• Students: Get your photo taken in your uniform by Zeena Gregg Photography only $30!
  (*Includes one 5 x 7 photo and a gift card for $100 off a family photo session! Sign up before 6/10 to get your preferred time slot.) Zeena is the official Photographer for 92064 Magazine.

• Raffles and prizes given away every hour! Gift certificates and prizes donated by: Floaties, Signature Dance, Power Shoes, BlissSville and more!
• Pizza, salad and breadsticks from Denali’s
• Enjoy Japanese tea from BlissSville.com
• See the rare clips from “Shinobi Winds”: The most in-depth and comprehensive documentary covering the events and history of the legendary Ninja warriors of medieval Japan.
• Martial arts demonstrations every hour (see details below)

Demonstrations on Sunday June 12th , 11am – 4pm:
11:30 am Women’s Self Defense – “Tools for Personal Safety”
12:30 pm Fighting Fit Boot Camp (Introduction to our NEW class!)
1:30 pm Kobudo (Japanese martial arts)
2:30 pm Ninjutsu (Ninja martial arts)
3:30 pm Samurai Sword

Learn more about Shinobi Winds here.

We’d love to see you there! All students, their families and the public are welcome.
Poway Samurai Martial Arts
13160 Poway Road (In the Library Plaza)
Poway, CA 92064

#858-486-0059

Connect with us online at:
www.TheSamuraiSchool.com
info@PowayMartialArtsSchool.com
twitter.com/bushidoguy
facebook.com/PowayMartialArtsSchool

As seen on San Diego Living: Your kids will love Sword Training

The samurai of the sengoku jidai period of Japan were a major inspiration for the jidai-geki genre of Japanese films as well as the Jedi Knights™ of George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. So much so that it is clear to see the connection from the historical term “jidai” and the modern fictional counterparts. You can find out more about the connection here.

Kids Sword Training

The lessons, methods and arts of these heroic warriors that inspired imaginations, from a long time ago all the way until now, are available to a select few kids, who wish to apply and interview for one of the openings (with their parents permission).

This is a referral only program with limited space, that is only available to students who truly wish to apply themselves to learning these teachings and not all kids will be eligible.

Students must be referred by current students or after taking a free introductory lesson with the sensei (instructor).

If you or if you are a parent and you believe your child would be interested and benefit from a program that will cultivate:

• Discipline
• Focus
• Confidence
• Coordination
• and Character to the highest degree

… and is part of a lineage and tradition that is nearly a millennia old, then please contact us for more information.

This class meets once a week on Thursdays at 6pm for ages 6 – 16. Space is extremely limited.

This is a weapons class. Kids will train with a “soft” sword. Equipment fees apply.

Kids ages 7 – 13 will learn to be a “Jidai Knight™” as we cover the traditional martial arts skills from the samurai of the sengoku jidai period of Japan for a 1 week camp that meets every day. They will learn martial arts training, self defense and awareness training PLUS in-depth look at the philosophy, art appreciation and history of these historical figures.

We are the ONLY school that can offer this program and participation is limited so RSVP now! Our Jidai Knights™ program offers a one of a kind look at the samurai of the jidai era that inspired the space faring sci-fi knights in one of the most popular space trilogies.

Date: Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22nd – 2011
Time: 9am – 12pm each day
Ages: 7 – 13
Class limit: 15 kids, so, sign up now as spaces will fill quickly!
Cost: $150 (we require a $50 deposit to hold your space)
Uniform fee: $30 (if you are not currently a student)
Number of class meetings: 5

Don’t forget about our Little Ninjas Summer Classes – 2011

Little Ninjas Summer Classes

Little Ninjas (ages 3 – 5) meet once a week to learn martial arts movements, games and activities designed to help build coordination, listening, teamwork, discipline and awareness. The class includes tumbling exercises, rolling and stances that develop stability and strengthen the core. This is a 4 week session (usually 8 weeks) that meets one class per week. Sign up for one or both!

Monday Classes – Once a Week, 5pm
Session #1 Mon 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 & 8/1
Session #2 Mon 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 & 8/29

Tuesday Classes – Once a Week, 4pm
Session #1 Tues 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 & 8/2
Session #2 Tues 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 & 8/30

Ages: 3 – 5
Cost: $60 per 4 week session
Uniform fee: $30 (if you are not currently a student)
Number of class meetings: 4

To enroll call #858-486-0059 or email info@powaymartialartsschool.com to learn more.
We offer a multiple child discount of 10% for each additional child.

I’ll see you in the dojo for summer fun!

Tony Whetstine (The Bushido Guy)
Poway Samurai Martial Arts

(Photo credit – lardbiscuit.com/jidaigeki)

We are pleased to announce that Little Yoga Stars will be holding summer classes for kids at Poway Samurai Martial Arts.

Join Debbie Logan of Little Yoga Stars for a yoga adventure! We’ll fly like butterflies and we’ll swim like fish. Your little one will love it!

The class is designed for children ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.  Class size is limited to 12 students. Parents are invited to participate or relax in the viewing area.

Dates:

Session #1: Series of 3 classes: Saturdays, June 11, 18, & 25 from 11—11:40 am (Filled)

Session #2: Series of 3 classes: Saturdays, July 9, 16, & 23 from 11—11:40 am (Now accepting enrollment!)

Cost:

$30 for the series of 3 classes. (Additional child / siblings discount is $15 for the series.)
Or, just drop in one class at a time for $10.

For more information:

Call: (858) 254-7972

Email: debra (dot) logan (at) cox (dot) net

Find Little Yoga Stars on Facebook at:

“Little Yoga Stars—Debbie Logan”

Application forms are available in the dojo to sign up.