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

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.

Food Drive for the San Diego Food Bank

Poway Samurai Martial Arts is located at 13160 Poway Road (across the street from the Poway Library). Donations are being accepted now through Dec. 18th. All food collected will go to support the San Diego food bank (sandiegofoodbank.org). Those who make donations will receive a certificate that they can redeem for a free week of classes for any program, any time before January 31st, 2011.

“We offer training in unarmed and sword martial arts of the Samurai (kobudo) and Ninja (Ninjutsu), as well as weekend Qi Gong classes for stress reduction and wellness. Our traditional methods are the basis for the modern martial arts of today. Regular practice can help strengthen all areas of a person’s life, including service to others,” says Tony Whetstine, Owner and Instructor.

“We encourage our kids and adults students to be involved in volunteering in the local community, as well as in supporting local charities”, says Whetstine. With the economy the way it is right now, we’re doing all we can to help those who really need it.”

For more information or to make a donation of dry and canned food items stop by Poway Samurai Martial Arts at 13160 Poway Road (in the Library Plaza Shopping Center) anytime between the hours of 10am – 5pm Mon through Friday or 9am – 12pm Saturdays. Or, you can call #858-486-0059.

For more information contact:
Tony Whetstine
#858-486-0059
13160 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064

http://www.thesamuraischool.com

info (at) PowayMartialArtsSchool (dot) com

Self Defense for Women Evolution Feb 5, 2011

I’m pleased to be hosting this event, Self Defense -A Preventative Approach for Women Evolution on February 5, 2011 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Please pass this information along to any woman you know about this important event. You can also save $10 when you use the code: women.

Here’s more information from the Women Evolution founder, Shavon Lindley:

“It seems as though every time I turn on the news there is another report of an assault on a local female. One of the most important ways we can empower ourselves is to learn how to protect ourselves and our families. In order to do so, we have decided to revisit the topic of Self-Defense with a much more hands on approach. We have enlisted the help of Mr. Tony Whetstine of Poway Samurai Martial Arts. Mr. Whetstine is the best of the best when it comes to Women specific self-defense! We will also be relocating to his facility in Poway for the day to ensure that there is plenty of room to punch, yell and kick! So be sure to share this with all your Poway, Scripps Ranch and Rancho Penasquitos friends! Read below for more information about Mr. Whetstine and his experience.

Although critical, physical defense should be the last defense. Dr. Rachelle Amini will be discussing tools and strategies to help tap into our most powerful resources: instinct and awareness. She has offered a preview of what she will discuss below. This promises to be a unique and powerful take on self-defense!

We’ve had a lot of exciting change here on the Women Evolution front…new location, new speakers, new take on an important topic! I feel empowered by our own evolution and am excited to share it with each of you. Sign-up today to ensure your space and please share this e-mail with all the important women in your life. Learn more at: www.WomenEvolution.org

Your Most Powerful Defensive Tools: Instinct & Awareness
Dr. Rachelle Amini
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

On August 7, 2010 at 6:30 a.m., a 30-year-old woman was attacked from behind by a man while jogging not far from Balboa Park. The young woman screamed at full volume as the man jumped on to her in the middle of street. Thankfully, good Samaritans heard her screams and chased off the attacker before doing much more harm. The woman later told police that she had previously seen this same man on another recent jog.

Given that sexual assault takes place every 4 seconds in the U.S. (Dr. Van Zandt, 2009), ask yourself, what is the most significant piece of information in the above story? The woman had previously seen her attacker. Knowing that she had previously seen him, it begs the question, at first sight was there a moment she knew instinctively that something was wrong? Did the woman maybe think to herself, “he’s looking at me; I feel weird, stay further away from him?” As women, if we can learn to trust our instincts and take action based off of our innate reactions, we can prevent harmful situations from occurring in our environment.

Tools for Personal Safety
Tony Whetstine
Owner/Instructor Poway Samurai Martial Arts

As a US Marine Corps veteran of the Persian Gulf War, Mr. Whetstine has “real-world” experience that allows him to see the martial arts in a more complete perspective than just theoretical or competitive views.

Mr. Whetstine has 30 years of martial arts experience and teaches the Takamatsuden samurai and ninja arts and holds dan level rankings in both the Jinenkan and the Bujinkan federations.

This gives Mr. Whetstine an in-depth knowledge of both the historical and practical points of view. He used this experience to develop the Tools for Personal Safety™ Women course, which for ten years has helped provide women with simple effective principles and tools for avoiding and escaping dangerous situations.

When:
February 5, 2011
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sign up now!
Save $10 when you use the code: women

Where:
Poway Samurai Martial Arts
13160 Poway Road (In the Library Plaza)
Poway, CA 92064
(858)486-0059
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I’ve recently connected with a great wellness center right here in Poway and I wanted to share it with you as they are having a free event tonight.

Trigger Point Therapy: A Home Stress Reduction System

WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010
6:30 – 7:30 pm
COST: FREE
Location: Better Health & Wellness Center in Poway
12455 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 Suite G

A great workshop that will show you and a partner an effective method for reducing physical stress by educating you about what Trigger Points are, how to locate them on a person, and how to relieve them easily and quickly. You and your partner will learn the relationship between stress, trigger points and their effects on health.

This is a fun, hands-on informative workshop that will reduce stress in your body!
Please call 858-679-5544 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Or, visit bhwc-poway.com to learn more.

See you in the dojo.
Tony Whetstine (The Bushido Guy)
Poway Samurai Martial Arts

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Poway Veterans Park Bike Run

Recently, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Poway Veterans Park Poker Run, a motorcycle run to benefit a new veterans’ memorial park being built in Poway, CA. It was a great event that supported a great cause. It was very well organized and those responsible for setting this up are due a tremendous thanks for their hard work. Volunteering and being of service to the community is something that is important to me and I instill these values to my students at the martial arts school as well.

All of my family was working hard at the event. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law were key organizers, and he rode in it. My mother-in-law and father-in-law were at 2 of the rest stops, as was I. My wife took my kids to the site where the park is going to be built where my son put up a lemonade stand and gave out free lemonade to all the bikers. Then at the end, I took my son to the VFW to enjoy the BBQ and festivities. I even ran into some old Marine Corps buddies I hadn’t seen in years.

Anyone who is in the San Diego area and wasn’t able to participate this year, it will most likely be back next year as the park will need ongoing maintenance and funds will need to be raised to support that. Keep an eye for more information on that next year. For those who are veterans or wish to honor them, this is an event not to be missed!
See you in the dojo.

Tony Whetstine (The Bushido Guy) and Marine Corps Veteran
Poway Samurai Martial Arts

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June is Men’s Health Month and summer is a great time to start a fitness plan. If your good health has not been a primary concern, take a moment to reflect on what you are doing for health and fitness in your life and see if you can make any changes for the better.

The American Heart Association reports that heart disease is still the leading cause of death among men in the United States. Men’s Health Month was created to heighten awareness of preventable health problems in men and boys. With a statistic that one in three men can expect to develop some form of cardiovascular disease before the age of 60, there is no better time than now to start a fitness routine.

Poway Samurai Martial Arts has several ways men can improve their health and fitness:

1. Martial Arts
   Martial arts classes can be a great way to incorporate exercise into your weekly schedule and wont give you the same routine each time so you’ll be anticipating each session and not getting bored.
2. Sword Classes
   Learning the Samurai and Ninja sword is an activity where you can not only break a sweat with physical activity, but also gain mental acuity as well and improved focus.
3. Qi Gong
   Qi Gong is a slow set of exercises great for reducing stress and also eliminating other physical “dis-ease”.

We invite you to try one or all our classes for a new exercise program that will keep your interest and never be boring. Plus you can improve your health and fitness with traditional and authentic martial arts.

See you in the dojo.
Tony Whetstine (The Bushido Guy)
Poway Samurai Martial Arts

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