Japanese Martial Arts Center (JMAC)Welcome to the Japanese Martial Arts Center, the "Rolls-Royce" of Ann Arbor martial arts schools, where you will find world-class instruction, a stunning facility, and tireless dedication to your success. Our goal is to help each of our members achieve excellence - in technique, character, and in their relationship with the world. Our dojo offers training for serious, committed students, small class sizes, and a joyful but focused atmosphere. You can train in iaido (Japanese swordsmanship), jujutsu (sometimes spelled "jujitsu"), and judo. Stop in to watch a class or sign up for intro lessons today!
Japanese Swordsmanship: Iaido is Zen swordsmanship. Our instructor is one of the best-known iaido
instructors in North America. He was 4-times All Tokyo Champion and is the
author of many books and articles on Japanese martial arts. You will learn
iaido forms, sparring drills, and test cutting while you cultivate a keen
sense of awareness and spiritual calmness. You are welcome to stop in watch
iaido - check our schedule for class times.
About Iaido
Nihon Jujutsu: Also known as "jujitsu" or "jiu jitsu," this traditional martial art is an
enjoyable and effective system of self-defense and character development,
founded by Sato Shizuya Sensei, Chief Director of Kokusai Budoin, IMAF.
Through training in joint locks, takedowns, and pins, you will learn to
defend yourself, improve your ability to concentrate, and develop a
balanced mindset. Jujutsu is a terrific martial art for all ages - we
encourage you to try it!
About Jujutsu
Kodokan Judo: Judo is both a traditional martial art and an Olympic sport. You will learn
throwing and grappling skills while you cultivate a strong body and
fighting spirit. No martial art is more physically demanding, no martial
art is more fun than judo. Classes are available daytimes, evenings, and
Saturdays!
About Judo
Youth Judo: Our youth judo classes are specially tailored for boys and girls in grades
4 - 9. We keep kids interested by keeping classes fun, safe, and just
challenging enough. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Stop by
with your child on Wednesday evening or Saturday morning and see how much
fun the students are having!
About Judo
Other Martial Arts: Although JMAC does not offer aikido classes, Japanese jujutsu is considered
the mother art of aikido, and employs many of the same principles as
aikido. However, it is considered easier to learn and somewhat more
practical. Like the striking arts karate and kung-fu, jujutsu teaches the
effective use of striking methods, as well as the use of vital points as
targets for striking in self-defense. Jujutsu also incorporates weapons
practice: the tanbo for self-defense, as well as defense against such
weapons as the knife, pistol, and jo (staff). Because JMAC instructors have
at least some experience in a variety of martial arts such as aikido,
bagua, batto-jutsu, hsingi, iaido, jujujtsu, judo, kali, karate, kendo,
kickboxing, kungfu, san chuan dao, taekwondo, and tai chi they can offer
insights into the relationships between various martial arts and the
effective training methods found in those arts.
About our instructors Your first day in the dojoOn your first day at the Japanese Martial Arts Center (our "dojo"), you can expect to learn some very important basic budo concepts (budo means "martial way" in Japanese, and refers to a life on the path of personal development through martial arts). These concepts are expressed through some simple Japanese words, including the following: rei (courtesy, or bow), sensei (teacher), hai! (Yes! or I will!), and arigato gozaimasu (thank you). For more on this topic, visit the JMAC Blog. |
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