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SMAI's Martial Arts and Fitness Series Presents: Lunch Box -  Go Ahead, Get Feisty!

Wednesdays, Sept. 3rd - Oct. 8th, 2008
Fridays, Sept 5th - Oct. 10th, 2008
Expert instruction by a woman for women! You will feel the difference immediately. Increase your cardio-capacity, strength, balance, coordination, mental focus, look better, feel better and have fun!
6 classes $149
12 classes $225

To ensure that you receive the attention that you deserve, class size is limited to 8 people.
 

Instructor Highlight

Jodan Yoko Geri   
Sensei Michelle, is a 3rd degree black belt, Laban Certified Movement Analyst, Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist  and has a background in dance and theater.  She began her study of martial arts with her son and husband in the fall of 1994 when she signed them all up for tae kwon do classes at a small neighborhood school. In 1997 she joined World Oyama Karate Headquarters where she trained directly under Grandmaster (Soshu) Shigeru Oyama. In 1999, after successfully competing  in many semi-knockdown tournaments she was invited to join uchi-deshi morning training overseen by Soshu in preparation for knockdown tournaments. She participated in this training  along with a regular class and teaching schedule for 4 years until World Oyama HQ closed its doors (2003) on Sixth Avenue.
 
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Past Events
SMAI's 2nd Birthday E-mail

Please join us for dinner In celebration of SMAI's 2nd Birthday and in Honor of the Holiday Season.

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Kali Silat Instructor Candidate Seminar E-mail

Kali Silat Instructor/ Instructor Candidate Seminar

Protective skills of Kali Silat
"Fear no man on Earth"(C).
5 Day Intensive: July 2 - July 6
8am - 11am & 12:00pm - 3pm*

P. Greg Alland, Certified Master Instructor of Kali Silat, has conducted over one thousand, seminars, workshops, demonstrations and lectures in Kali Silat for businesses, organizations, schools, colleges and universities world wide. He helped initiate the development of Pekiti Tirsia in the US, Germany, Sweden, England and Italy. He sponsored a cable program "The Martial Arts Today" on NY cable television and has produced 15+ videos on Kali Silat. For more information and/or to register online go to: www.kalisilat.com.

10% discount for SMAI Members

 
AUSKF National Iaido Camp Sept 28 – October 1, 2006 E-mail
Michelle's final round in the AUSKF Iaido Nationals

I flew to Cincinnati to participate in my first AUSKF National Iaido Camp, which included Seminar, Taikai (tournament) and Shinsa (testing). After two days of instruction and practice under the tutelage of the top Senseis in America, I took a stab at testing and competition. In the evening, I bonded with my sword mates over dinner and drinks. Very civilized.
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Space and Martial Arts E-mail
Space and Martial Arts, Improve your martial arts practice! Join Laban Movement Analyst, Sensei Michelle Gay in this two-part workshop combining Rudolph Laban's theories and exercises in Space Harmony with the Martial Arts.
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"Still Moving" workshops E-mail
"Still Moving" workshops were developed to explore the idea of "cross practice" similar to principles of athletic "cross training". The current series uses the inner focus, consciousness and sustained quality of yoga practice as a preparation for the quick, goal oriented, and externally focused practice of karate.
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Anatomy & Kinesiology in the Martial Arts: The Foot E-mail
Saturday, February 17, 2007, 2pm - 5pm @ SFMAI, 4 West 18th St., 3rd fl. NY, NY 10011. In Anatomy & Kinesiology in the Martial Arts: The Foot, we will examine the foot as the foundation for explosive and accurate kicking technique. The class will include an introduction to the bones and muscles of the foot using textbooks, models, and palpation.
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The "Good Guy/Bad Guy" self-defense workshops E-mail
The "Good Guy/Bad Guy" self-defense workshops explore a variety of techniques commonly employed by predators to entrap people. The information is presented in a combination of discussion and movement based experientials.
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Events

The Movement Fundamentals class is suitable for anyone seeking more ease and effectiveness in movement. It explores kinesthetic awareness and the basic principles of movement that underly all activities.
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Past Events

Michelle's final round in the AUSKF Iaido Nationals

I flew to Cincinnati to participate in my first AUSKF National Iaido Camp, which included Seminar, Taikai (tournament) and Shinsa (testing). After two days of instruction and practice under the tutelage of the top Senseis in America, I took a stab at testing and competition. In the evening, I bonded with my sword mates over dinner and drinks. Very civilized.
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