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As seen on KUSI, Fox 5 and CW6.

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.

Jedi’s wanted to fulfill their party destiny! Kids of all ages will love having a Star Wars themed birthday at Poway Samurai Martial Arts. Your child and their friends will enjoy learning Samurai sword / saber techniques from the sengoku jidai period of Japan. It is this period in history that was a major inspiration for the jidai-geki genre of Japanese films as well as the Jedi Knights™ of George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise.

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.

I recently had the opportunity to talk about our Jidai Knights program and Samurai Summer Camp on San Diego 6, the CW’s program San Diego Living. The kids did a fantastic job backing me up with demonstrations of their training, with various ages and skill levels present.

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!

Looking for a fun birthday party that your child and their friends will always remember?

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.

Summer 2011 will be here soon. Parents are you looking for a fun activity for your kid(s)? Don’t miss out on the Jidai Knights™ Samurai Summer Camp!

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.

This message is from my brother-in-law:

The Patriot Guard Riders are honored to accept the request from the family of SPC Kenneth E. Necochea Jr to attend this young hero’s return to his family.

On Sunday, 12 Dec 2010, SPC Necochea (a Poway High School graduate) and 5 of his comrades died of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an IED in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The suicide bomber drove up in a small bus and the explosion blasted a hole in the side of the building causing the roof to collapse on the soldiers. All of these brave warriors were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

Yesterday our fallen hero’s Angel Flight arrived at MCAS Miramar. His casket and his family were escorted from the flight line to the Poway-Bernrado Mortuary, 13243 Poway Rd located just west of the Dixieline shopping center.

On 21 December (Tuesday) at 1100 the Patriot Guard Riders will again escort his casket from Poway to The Rock Church for his services.

I am asking for all available San Diego residents to come out on Tuesday and form a line along Poway Road from the Poway-Bernrado Mortuary, 13243 Poway Rd to Community Rd for our hero’s departure to the Rock. If you can attend, it would be appropriate to also bring a US flag (no matter how big or how small).

When the hearse carrying our hero passes you in the line, it would be appropriate for veterans or scouts to salute and for all others to place your right hand on your chest.

I know that his family would be grateful for your presence to honor Kenny. It is important to show our children that there is a cost for the freedom they wrap themselves in each day.

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Poway Samurai Martial Arts is launching a new contest just for Facebook Fans. You have until August 31st, 2010 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time to “Like” the Poway Samurai Martial Arts Facebook page. On September 1st, a winner will be selected at random out of our Facebook Fans to win 1 FREE month of training! (Up to a $120 value*)

Here’s How It Works:
Login to Facebook (or quickly and easily create a free account) and go to the Poway Samurai Martial Arts Facebook Fan page. Click the button “Like” before August 31, 2010, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. While you’re in Facebook, post a comment on our wall telling us why you want to win the training for you or your kids. We will select a winner at random on September 1, 2010. The winner will be contacted in Facebook and will be announced on the Poway Samurai Martial Arts Facebook Fan page wall, the Samurai School blog, and the @bushidoguy Twitter page.

What You Can Win:
The Winner can choose (1) one of the following (4) four training options:

1. Adults Basic Kobudo Martial Arts
   Kobudo is the “Old Martial Arts” of Japan. These classes help you get fit and have fun in a safe environment. The traditional martial arts training provides self reflection and this new focus and determination can help you succeed in all areas of your life, home and work. One month of training is a $100 value!
2. Kids Martial Arts
   Kids ages 6 – 16 who take our classes find that they improve their focus and self esteem. They are not affected by peer pressure and can even get better grades in school, all while having fun in a supportive and safe environment. Your child may even discover leadership skills he /she didn’t know he had! One month of training is a $100 value!
3. Little Ninjas
   Kids ages 3 – 5 learn martial arts movements, games and activities designed to help build coordination, listening, teamwork, discipline and awareness. One 8 week session of Little Ninjas is a $120 value!
4. Qi Gong (Chi Kung)
   The practice of Qi Gong has innumerable health benefits. One area that effects most people’s lives is stress. Large amounts of stress to the body can cause “dis-ease” leading to poor health. Regular qigong practice can help prevent illness. One month of training is a $60 value! (Assumes 4 classes per month).

Just enter today by becoming a fan at facebook.com/PowaySamuraiMartialArts. We are the only martial arts school in San Diego teaching “Martial Arts with Meaning.” Come see how learning “Bushido”, the way of the Samurai, can change your life.

*Free training will occur at the dojo located at 13160 Poway Road. Uniforms and equipment costs (if applicable) are not included. Free training must be used before 10/1/10. This offer is good for new students only.

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