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SMAI is proud to welcome Professor "Jucão" Ailson Henrique Brites and his students! Brazilian Ju Jitsu - Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays - See Brazilian Ju Jitsu Class Schedule
 

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.
 
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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. Participants learn something of the psychology of these situations and the movement components which accompany them. They develop choices based on the natural defensive responses that arise from the strength and intelligence of fear, intuition and experience, and explore other useful responses that may not be a part of their everyday behavior patterns.
 
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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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