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SMAI's Martial Arts and Fitness Series Presents: Lunch Box - Go Ahead, Get Feisty! Wednesdays, June 25th - July 23rd Fridays, June 27 - July 25th *no class July 4th 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. |
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 From early in the morning to late at night, Amaterasu oversees every punch, strike and kick, the revered Japanese sun goddess (representing movement arts) lives in the middle door of our new Shinto shrine. A gift from student Ryoko Sugimoto, the little house honors Shinto, Japan's ancient native religion. Karate dojos across the country own similar shrines, which represent the spiritual and physical practice of karate. "We acknowledge the spiritual aspect of martial arts and encourage people to reflect on that," said Sensei Michelle Gay. Amaterasu, whose name means shining heaven is known for her warmth and compassion. One legend suggests that her brother, the storm god ravaged the earth forcing her to hide in a cave. The other gods tricked her by hanging a mirror in a tree. Transfixed by her own bright reflection, Amaterasu did not notice the other gods surrounding her. When they pulled her from the cave, daylight returned to Japan. Our Shinto shrine includes Amaterasu's mirror as well as offerings of rice and sake (Japanese wine). Twice a month, Sensei Michelle changes the offerings. During special occasions, like promotion tests, Sensei lights candles. You may join Sensei in bowing twice, clapping twice, and bowing once to honor Amaterasu as well as Akagi Jinja, who lives behind the left-hand door. Akagi Jinja is a demi-god representing Ryoko's Tokyo neighborhood. |
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Kali Silat Instructor/ Instructor Candidate SeminarProtective skills of Kali Silat 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 |
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Please join us for dinner In celebration of SMAI's 2nd Birthday and in Honor of the Holiday Season. Make a donation |
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