THE SAMURAI TRADITION blends with the motion of the attacker rather than opposing it. Instructor Sensei Bruce Mendenhall lived KARATE with and trained under Iwama Sensei in Ibaragi, Japan, JJaappaanneessee AArrtt && Our karate program features Shotokan which is the and is carrying on the Iwama‐ryu aikido tradition. most popular traditional Japanese karate style around the world, designed to develop each student's KENDO CCuullttuurraall CCeenntteerr character, integrity and judgment Kendo, or the Way of the Sword, is a skills through simple and profound traditional martial art practiced and sets of exercises. Chief instructor developed by the samurai warriors Sensei Akihiro Omi is a 7th degree of ancient Japan. Kendo is a way of blackbelt with 40+ years of experience life designed to contribute to self‐ in traditional karate‐do. Originally development through training in the from Japan, Sensei Omi has trained guiding principles underlying the art under many legendary Japanese karate masters and of the sword. served as the Northern California Karate Federation president, a National Karate Federation Technical KYUDO Committee member, and a World Karate Federation Kyudo, or the "Way of the Bow," is a judge. He is now the head of his own modern Japanese martial art that school, Karate‐do Yushin‐juku meaning preserves the deep cultural and "a school of gentle heart." historical significance of archery, A Learning Place for Traditional transformed from its roots in JUDO Japanese Martial Arts & Fine Arts hunting, warfare and ritual into a Judo, which translates to "the Gentle Way", is a discipline for physical, moral, and Japanese martial art based on spiritual development. 4334 Moorpark Ave. grappling and throwing. Judo is San Jose, CA 95129 great way to learn self‐defense IAIDO (408)418-3535 as well as to increase Iaido, pronounced like "yee‐ [email protected] cardiovascular health. eye‐doh", is the art of drawing the sword. It is almost entirely AIKIDO Find the latest class schedules in practiced using solitary kata, Aikido, the Way of Harmony or forms, against imaginary opponents attacking www.jpnarts.org with Energy, is a modern from various directions, situations and techniques. Japanese martial art which strives to avoid conflict, both BO-JUTSU physically and mentally, by Bo‐jutsu is a classical martial art using a long stick 日本芸術文化センター redirecting an opponent's (staff). Our bo‐jutsu class, taught by Sensei Akihiro aggressive energy in order to 日本の伝統武道・文化を学ぶ場所 Omi of Yushin‐juku, is based on Shotokan karate. dissipate it. Using mainly throws and pin‐holds, aikido Children's Classes: to defeat external enemies in combat but rather to develop each student's character by defeating the Japanese for Kids enemies within, enemies such as anger, hate, English (ESL) for Kids excessive sadness, shyness, doubt and hesitation. Shuji (calligraphy) for Kids Budo originated in the arts called Bugei, or martial Soroban (abacus) for Kids performance, and Bujutsu, or martial skills, developed About Us Kids' Dance (Nijiko Club) by the Samurai of ancient Japan. Whereas Bugei The Japanese Art & Cultural Center offers various were developed during Japan's extensive period of Japanese martial art, fine art, language and exercise civil war, Bujutsu were developed during a relatively classes for everyone. Zen, Budo and Fine Arts peaceful era, and practiced as JACC offers various classes in Japanese martial arts supplemental to the Samurai's Zen Our Fees (Budo) and fine arts, derived from Zen, as training. Sporting elements, including competition, to make Many of our classes use a punch‐card so that students an educational tool to enhance individual practices safer and more enjoyable, pay only for the classes they attend. We require no integrity, compassionate character, were introduced into Bujutsu in the monthly fee, enrollment fee or membership fee. Most profound awareness and self‐ early 20th century during the Meiji of our classes cost around $17‐24 per class. Drop‐ins actualization. period, giving birth to what is now ($2 more) and private lessons ($40‐80 depending on known as Budo. Major Budo the subject and instructor) are also available. All trainings at the Center are geared towards personal, physical and psychological growth and disciplines include kendo (fencing), judo, karate‐do, development of each individual, empowering the aikido, iaido (sword draw) and kyudo (archery). Traditional Martial Art (Budo) Classes: person to live a happier and fuller life. Karate (Shotokan Yushin‐juku) Profound arts and crafts, developed by the Samurai in Kendo (Japanese fencing) JACC defines Zen as a practical philosophy born in ancient Japan, are manifestations of their Zen and Judo ancient India, developed largely in China and then Bujutsu (Budo) training. Examples of such arts are Aikido transmitted to Japan, where it was preserved, shodo (calligraphy), kado (flower arrangement), sado Kyudo (archery) studied, practiced and financed mostly by the people (tea ceremony), Nihon‐ga (Japanese painting) and Iaido (sword draw) belonging to the ruling class including the shakuhachi (bamboo flute). Bo‐jutsu Samurai. Zen is comprised of static and moving meditations guiding individuals to attain enhanced The Center attempts to invite as many members of levels of awareness, or enlightenment, without any our extended communities to participate and share Linguistic & Fine Art Classes: specific religious connotations. Defining and the virtues of such arts by continuing the research, Japanese (Conversational, Reading) practicing Zen, as a non‐ study and practice of Zen and Budo, which were very English (ESL, TOEIC prep) religious activity, carries much an integral part of the Samurai's lifestyle, Shodo (Brush calligraphy) significant importance in hoping that our ancestors' arts would benefit each attempting to utilize the individual as well as our communities as a whole. Soroban (Abacus) concept and methodology in Nihonbuyo (Japanese dance) Zen & Zazen at JACC Kimono (How to dress) the context of general education. Craft & Hawaiian Quilt‐ JACC hosts occasional free Zazen Budo is a Japanese term meaning "martial way" making (sitting meditation) sessions, usually signifying that it is a way (passage) to attain at 9:00am on the first Sunday of the Exercise Classes: enhanced awareness, profound realization and month. No prior experience is needed character development through training in the and beginners are always welcomed. Yoga moving form of Zen meditation. Budo differs from Check the JACC website for the next Kikoh (Energy development exercise) other so‐called "martial arts" in that it is not designed available session. .