Traditional Japanese karate-do (the Kendo, or the Way of the Sword, JJaappaanneessee AArrtt && Way of Karate) is designed to is a traditional martial art develop each student's character practiced and developed by the through simple and profound sets of samurai warriors of ancient Japan. Cultural Center exercises. JACC offers Shotokan- Kendo is a way of life designed to Cultural Center style karate directed by Sensei Akihiro Omi contribute to self-development through the training in who is the chief instructor at the Karate-do the guiding principles underlying the art of the sword. Yushin-juku. KYUDO JUDO Kyudo, the Way of the Bow, is a Judo, which translates to "the Gentle Way", is a modern Japanese martial art that Japanese martial art based on preserves the deep cultural and grappling and throwing. Judo is historical significance of archery, great way to learn self-defense as transformed from its roots in hunting, well as to increase cardiovascular warfare and ritual into a discipline
health. The head instructor, for physical, moral, and spiritual Sensei Chuck Jefferson is a development. multiple-time Pan American & A Learning Place for Traditional National Judo champion, and coached the San Jose IAIDO State University Judo team, one of the most successful Iaido, pronounced like "yee-eye-doh", is a Japanese Japanese Martial Arts & Fine Arts Judo program in America, for many years. martial art associated with drawing of the sword. It is almost entirely practiced using AIKIDO solitary kata, or forms, against 日本芸術文化センター Aikido, the Way of Harmony with Energy, is a modern imaginary opponents attaching Japanese martial art which from various directions, 日本の伝統武道／芸術／文化教室 strives to avoid conflict, both situations and techniques. physically and mentally, by 4334 Moorpark Ave. redirecting an opponent's BO-JUTSU aggressive energy in order to San Jose, CA 95129 Bo-jutsu is a classical martial art using a long stick dissipate it. Using mainly throws (staff). Our bo-jutsu class, taught by Sensei Akihiro (408)418-3535 and pin-holds, aikido blends with Omi of Yushin-juku, is based on Shotokan karate. [email protected] the motion of the attacker rather than opposing it.
CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE IS POSTED AT: JACC offers two aikido programs: one taught by www.jpnarts.org Sensei Bruce Mendenhall (Saturday 11AM), and the www.jpnarts.org other taught by Sensei Steve Scott (Thursday 7PM).
Walking from other so-called "martial arts" in that it is not Body Therapy / Beauty Care workshops designed to defeat external enemies in combat but rather to develop each student's character by defeating
Children's Classes: the enemies within.
Japanese for Kids Budo, originated in the arts called Bugei, or martial About Us English (ESL) for Kids performance, and Bujutsu, or martial skills, developed The Japanese Art & Cultural Center offers classes in Painting for Kids by the Samurai of the ancient Japan. Whereas Bugei various Japanese martial arts, fine arts, Zen meditation Shodo (calligraphy) for Kids were developed during Japan's extensive period of and exercises. It is for all people from all communities. Soroban (abacus) for Kids civil war, Bujutsu were developed How to draw Anime & during a relatively peaceful era, and Our Fees Manga practiced as supplemental to the Kids' Dance Samurai's Zen training. Sporting Many of our classes utilize the punch-card system in elements, including competition, to which students pay only for the classes they attend, make practices safer and more without monthly fee, annual membership fee or long- Zen, Budo and Fine Arts enjoyable, were introduced into term contract. Most of our regular classes cost around The Center offers various classes in Japanese martial Bujutsu in the late 1800's, during $10 to $15 per class. Drop-ins ($2 more) and private arts (Budo) and fine arts, derived from Zen, as an the Meiji period, giving the birth to lessons ($40-50) are also available. educational tool to enhance individual integrity, what is now known as Budo. Major Budo disciplines compassionate character, profound awareness and self- include kendo (fencing), judo, karate-do, aikido, iaido Martial Art (Budo) Classes: actualization. (sword draw) and kyudo (archery). Karate Kendo (Japanese fencing) The Zen training at the Center is geared towards Profound arts and crafts, developed by the Samurai in Judo personal, physical and psychological growth and ancient Japan, are manifestations of their Zen and Aikido development of each individual, empowering him/her Bujutsu (Budo) training. Examples of such arts are Kyudo (archery) to live a happier and fuller life. shodo (calligraphy), kado (flower arrangement), sado Iaido (sword draw) (tea ceremony), Nihon-ga (Japanese painting) and Bo-jutsu The Center defines Zen as a practical philosophy born shakuhachi (bamboo flute).
in ancient India, developed largely in China, and then Linguistic & Fine Art Classes: transmitted to Japan, where it was studied, practiced The Center attempts to invite as many members of our and financed mostly by the Samurai-class. Zen is extended communities to participate and share the Japanese language comprised of static and moving virtues of such arts by continuing the research, study English (ESL) meditations guiding individuals and practice of Zen and Budo, which were very much Flower Arrangement to attain enhanced levels of an integral part of the Samurai's lifestyle, hoping that Shodo (brush calligraphy) awareness, or enlightenment, our ancestors' arts would benefit each individual as Soroban (abacus) without any specific religious well as our communities as a whole. Painting (Japanese, Water connotations. Defining and practicing Zen, as a non- Color, Oil, Pastel) religious activity, carries a significant importance Zen & Zazen at JACC Nihonbuyo (Japanese Dance) when we attempt to utilize the concept and JACC hosts free Zazen (sitting How to dress in Kimono methodology in the context of general education. meditation) sessions from time to time. No prior experience is needed; Meditation and Exercise Classes: Budo is a Japanese term meaning "martial way" beginners and drop-ins are always signifying that it is a way (passage) to attain enhanced welcomed. Please inquire for time & Zazen (sitting meditation) awareness and character development. Budo differs date for the next session. Kikoh (energy development) exercise