Announcements!

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

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 1996 she joined World Oyama Karate Headquarters where she trained directly under Grandmaster (Soshu) Shigeru Oyama. In 1998, 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 four years until World Oyama HQ closed its doors (2003) on Sixth Avenue. In 2003 she became a Laban Certified Movement Analyst and applies this specialized knowledge in her training and instruction of karate and other specialized workshops.

SMAI's 2nd Birthday

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

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Osu!

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

Here's to two-wonderful-years of WKKarate, Tai chi, Boxing, Capoeira, San Miguel Eskrima, Kickboxing, Good Guys/Bad Guys, Movement fundamentals, Symposiums, Karate Kicks Asana workshops and classes for adults and children.

Come raise your glass to year-number-three and enjoy a delicious Japanese dinner at:

Naniwa Restaurant 4 East 46th Street

Saturday, November 17th At 7 pm
Friends and Family are most welcome!
Dinner and Drinks are $75 per person, all inclusive
RSVP by November 2nd

click here: rsvp@sfmai.org

Also, please consider making a tax deductible donation when paying for your reservation. All donations are greatly appreciated and allow SMAI to continue offering specialized programs, scholarships, and a space where unique martial arts traditions can thrive!

Tickets and donations are possible by phone-in credit card, cash, check, or online though Paypal. Click here to pay online

Osu!
Michelle Gay,
Executive Director

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