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Announcements!



  • Cancelled: Movement Fundamentals classes taught by Amy Matthews, until Fall.
  • No World Kanreikai Karate classes (Children or Adult)  Saturday August 30th or Monday August 31st.
  • (Children's Fall '08 schedule begins Wednesday September 3rd.)
 

Instructor Highlight

Gary Lai   
Gary Lai has instructed martial arts at New York Martial Arts Academy, Revolution Studio, Physical Arts Center, and various academic schools and independent studios. He has studied Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts with Dan Inosanto, the primary instructor for Bruce Lee’s martial arts school, Burton Richardson, Chad Stahelski and with others in the same lineage. He has also performed as a martial arts stuntman in commercial and screen work.
 
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A spiritual practice, an avenue to physical fitness, an opportunity to learn self-control and discipline, a way to overcome fears, a movement exploration, a chance to meet people and be part of a community. The reasons vary as much as the population.

The mission of the Society for Martial Arts Instruction is to develop a community of smart, strong and compassionate bodies, minds and spirits through martial arts and related movement practices.

To accomplish this mission, the Society for Martial Arts Instruction offers a space and programs where people can practice, explore and examine the martial arts in; daily classes, weekend workshops, clinics, professional studies, and forums for research and discussion.

SFMAI 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.

 

Events

The Movement Fundamentals class is suitable for anyone seeking more ease and effectiveness in movement. It explores kinesthetic awareness and the basic principles of movement that underly all activities.
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Past Events

Space and Martial Arts, Improve your martial arts practice! Join Laban Movement Analyst, Sensei Michelle Gay in this two-part workshop combining Rudolph Laban's theories and exercises in Space Harmony with the Martial Arts.
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