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Osu!
The Society for Martial Arts Instruction is changing
day by day. Since moving to 4 West 18th Street in
October, we have held two Movement Symposiums,
three
promotion tests, and a Children's Field Day. In
addition, we co-sponsored a capoeira batizado.
We are particularly proud of our new shower
facilities, ready for the hot months.
| What's your next move? Consult your reflexes |
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By Sensei Michelle Gay Shigeru S. Oyama -
Soshu said to me after my first
knock down competition, “Beginner fights like baby:
all grabbing. He can’t help it.” How right he
was.
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| Promotion day reflects months of change |
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By Sensei Maria Van Dessel Every three
months, they come around again. They
are eagerly anticipated by some, dreaded by others,
ignored by some, taken in stride by others.
Afterwards, some people find themselves changed;
others find that not much is different. I am speaking
of promotion tests.
Photos, by Alessandro D'Andrea, are
from the June 4
promotion test. The next promotion test
is September 10.
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| Bob's Dojo Diary: Training Montreal champs |
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By Bob Martial
People are always saying to me, “Bob, you should get
out more.” Little do they know that I’m a Bob of all
trades. In addition to being a martial arts
dummy, I enjoy antiques, poker, and travel by rail.
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Anyone can support the Society by becoming a
member,
spreading the word, attending master classes and
workshops, or making tax-deductible donations. All
members receive discounts on special workshops
and master classes offered by SMAI, and a copy of
the
newsletter.
SMAI is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501 (c) (3)
organization. Your tax-deductible contribution will
assist the development and maintenance of programs
which help keep our community safe and empowered
through the knowledge of movement.
Student Membership
$25
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Individual Membership
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This past year, SMAI held its first two Movement
Symposiums with workshops in self-defense, karate,
traditional weapons, Iado, Tai Chi, Butoh, Still
Moving: Karate/Yoga and the Breath, Capoeira, Kari
Margolies Acting Method, Contact Improv, and Aikido.
In addition, SMAI conducted a Children’s Field Day
with workshops in board breaking, yoga, capoeira,
We thank our
warriors:
Click here to read about our Shinto shrine,
a gift from student
Ryoko
Sugimoto.
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