Martial Arts & Self-Defense
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KYUDO: THE SPIRITUAL PATH OF JAPANESE ARCHERY
Robert Fischer

Kyudo is the Way of the Bow. The Japanese bow is large, supple, and is made of wood and bamboo. Because the act of shooting reflects the inner working, the heart, of the archer, Kyudo is a path of self-discovery. Kyudo provides the opportunity for the archer to be pure, and to continue this state until the arrow, naturally, of its own, leaves the bow. When practiced this way, Kyudo becomes a deeply spiritual training....  Click for Details

EMERYVILLE TAIKO
Japanese Traditional Drumming Classes & Performances   510-654-6415

New classes for beginners start monthly.
If you've ever wanted to play the big drums here's your chance! Taiko is a dynamic and exciting art form with ancient traditions. Classes for beginners start the first Thursday and Saturday of each month.
Free hands on lecture and demonstration.... Click for Details

50 YEARS EXPERIENCE OF TAO TAI CHI, QI GONG
Individual Lessons & Teach for Businesses   Affordable!
Master Mao   (415) 759-1242

The most experienced Master in Bay Area, his teaching can have students feel the big differences in minutes. Only Master Mao has studied with all these Great Grand Masters Privately for many years: Chen style lineage master Chen Zhou Kui; Yang style lineage master Fu Zhon Wen and....  Click for Details

TAI CHI CHUAN   $60 / MONTH
Lenzie J. Williams & Teaching Assistants     (510) 655-0218

Tai chi is a health-meditation exercise system, performed slowly, consciously, and relaxed. It functions to reduce stress and tension, revitalize and regenerate the nine vital organ systems in the body and balance and center the emotions, mind, and spirit. Tai chi can also be a non aggressive form of self defense, and a philosophical method of bringing peace and harmony into one's daily life...  Click for Details

IN MOTION: A CENTER FOR MOVING, HEALING & MARTIAL ARTS
Bernard Langan   Winner, "Best of the Bay," East Bay Express
(510) 527-7760

Classes, Workshops, Private Sessions in Chi Gung, Tai Chi, Ba Gua, Hanna Somatic Education, Hsing-I, Eskrima, Silat, Taoist Yoga, Bodywork, Meditation, and more. Instructional DVDs now available....  Click for Details

INTRODUCTION TO AIKIDO
Aikido Center San Francisco & Aikido Center Mountain View
1755 Laguna Street, (415) 921-5073 & 2560 Wyandotte Street, (650) 969-1731

This special three week, six session course is designed for the beginning student who is interested in the art of Aikido. Students will learn breathing techniques...  Click for Details