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New at SFMAI

Lunch Box is Back! Wednesdays and Fridays in Feb. 12:15 - 12:45 

MADLEAPS: Busting Out Party: Sunday March 7, 2010.

Infant Developmental Movement Education Classes - from birth to walking: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45am, Jan. 28 - March 25th (no class Feb. 18)

Toddlers (12 - 30 months) Play Group: Fridays 2-3:00pm Feb. 12 - March 26 (no class Feb. 19)

 

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The Society for Martial Arts Instruction is raising money to purchase the Philips HeartStart Onsite AED, automated external defibrillator. The Philips HeartStart defibrillator is the latest in essential safety equipment. Please help us by donating any amount that you can afford. Osu!

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Instructor Highlight

Shihan Jose Mae Keage Kakato Atoshi   
Shihan Jose is a 5th degree black belt. He began his martial arts training directly under Soshu Shigeru Oyama at World Oyama Headquarters in 1986. He holds World Championship titles in Heavyweight and Open Division Full Contact karate. He was an original member of the Oyama Karate Full Contact Team and defeated opponents in tournaments in the United States, Europe, Canada and Japan.
 

Articles

A parent, whose child has been training with us for a couple of years, sent me this essay written by her son as part of his middle school application process.

It floored me that I had so much in common with a 10 year old's training experience. I too have changed a lot and  have had many wonderful teachers to whom I owe a great deal for their patience, perseverance, wisdom, and humour. Ironically,  the people that I learn the most from these days are my students. Thanks to all the kids at World Kanreikai Karate NYC dojo!

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