ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Kettlebell Seminar:
      Sunday, April 27, 2008
      Kettlebell training is a simple but effective way to improve conditioning and practical strength. Tom Corrigan, of Blue Collar Fitness, will teach this seminar. He will offer a session for beginners (11-1:30) and an intermediate session (2-4:30).
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    Check out the Calendar for more info on schedule changes over the coming months.

    • Northwest Martial Arts offers a unique program of martial arts instruction. We teach classes in Aikido, Aikijutsu, Jujutsu, and Karate. We teach each art separately, and students may choose which classes best suit their interests.

    We offer classes for children (5-13) and adults (14 and up). Both beginners and experienced martial artists are always welcome.

    Feel free to contact us!


      An Overview of the Martial Arts We Teach:

      Aikido consists of throwing and restraining techniques derived from ancient battlefield arts. Our system of Aikido, known as Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, utilizes the power of calm relaxation in its techniques. Emphasis is placed on natural movements and timing. Students can expect to learn not only unarmed techniques against attacks, but basic swordsmanship, staff, meditation, mind and body coordination training, and disarming techniques. Aikido focuses on neutralizing aggression by redirecting the power of an attack, thus avoiding injury to the opponent.

      Aikijutsu is a nine-hundred-year-old unarmed combat art, purely Japanese in origin and closely related to Japanese swordsmanship. Motion in this art is almost entirely circular, and techniques are divided into two major categories: projections and immobilizations. Most of the techniques, when done properly, require only a few ounces of pressure to yield rather spectacular results. We practice Yamate-Ryu Aikijutsu.

      Jujutsu consists of throwing, joint manipulation, falling practice and grappling. Our system of Jujutsu, known as Senka-Ryu Jujutsu, emphasizes a throwing method that requires very little energy to perform. Soft movement is also stressed during grappling, both to conserve energy and to avoid alerting the opponent to your intentions.

      Karate consists primarily of striking, blocking and kicking techniques. Our Karate system, known as Kei Shin Kan Karate, emphasizes precision technique and the balance of relaxation, power, and agility. Though we train to develop physical fitness and strength, Kei Shin Kan values technical proficiency and finesse over raw physical power. Though Karate is intended only for self-defense, it employs an aggressive strategy to deter or defeat violence when necessary.