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New at SFMAI

Lunch Box is Back! Wednesdays and Fridays in Feb. 12:15 - 12:45

MADLEAPS: Busting Out Party: Sunday March 7, 2010.

Infant Developmental Movement Education Classes - from birth to walking: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45am, Jan. 28 - March 25th (no class Feb. 18)

Toddlers (12 - 30 months) Play Group: Fridays 2-3:00pm Feb. 12 - March 26 (no class Feb. 19)

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The Society for Martial Arts Instruction is raising money to purchase the Philips HeartStart Onsite AED, automated external defibrillator. The Philips HeartStart defibrillator is the latest in essential safety equipment. Please help us by donating any amount that you can afford. Osu!

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Today's Video

Sensei Michelle and Danella as seen on BET's The Pull Up

Shihan Jose of World Oyama Karate 1990 Knockdown Karate Championship.

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Instructor Highlight

Born in Shanghai in 1929, Master Yu Cheng-hsiang studied Shaolin Chuan with Hou Zheng Chi at age 15 to control asthma. In 1949, he moved to Taiwan, where he studied Yang-style tai chi first with Lee Sou Chin and after Master Lee' passed away, he continued his studies with Cheng Man-ching. He came to New York City in 1979 where he has taught Tai chi Chuan for the last 30 years. Prominent students have included Maggie Newman and Joseph Zeisky.

Articles

A parent, whose child has been training with us for a couple of years, sent me this essay written by her son as part of his middle school application process.

It floored me that I had so much in common with a 10 year old's training experience. I too have changed a lot and have had many wonderful teachers to whom I owe a great deal for their patience, perseverance, wisdom, and humour. Ironically, the people that I learn the most from these days are my students. Thanks to all the kids at World Kanreikai Karate NYC dojo!