Many of us are working out at home during the emergency shutdown. We've compiled a list of tips to help you get the most out of your workout!
·Dress
for success!Put on your martial arts uniform before you
practice. If you’re doing our at-home bootcamp exercise, put on whatever
athletic wear you’d normally wear to the gym. It might seem silly if you’re not
at the dojo, but by putting on the uniform, you’re telling yourself that this
time you’re setting aside is special. If you’ve just been sitting around in
your sweats all day, it makes a big difference to change into your uniform!
JMAC is
implementing the new offerings across a variety of platforms: Facebook, Zoom,
and Thinkific.
More
traditional lessons are being offered live over Zoom, and Thinkific is hosting
a growing archive of lessons. Short JMAC 18 clips are also being offered over
Facebook—be sure to check them out if you’re looking for a great bootcamp
workout in Ann Arbor!
The aim is to
reach both newcomers and serve current students during these disruptions.
·Local
business networks offering virtual power lunches
JMAC realized
early on that COVID-19 was not going to mean business as usual and has been a
leader in the Ann Arbor martial arts community in innovating fitness during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
KEEP READINGabout how
we’re adapting to better serve our students!
In compliance with the Governor's executive order and to keep our members and their families healthy, Japanese Martial Arts Center will remain closed into April.
However, training doesn't stop just because the dojo's closed! Follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japanese.Martial.Arts.Center/ for the latest updates about the dojo but also fun and exciting at-home workouts you can do. We're also currently working on an online library of workouts and materials - so stay tuned for more information!
Hopefully soon we'll be able to re-open and get back to our normal training schedule. Stay safe - stay healthy!
Have you ever wanted to train in martial arts? You're never too old - or too young - to start!
One of the most important aspects of martial arts training is that it’s
for everyone. It doesn’t matter what gender you are – and it certainly
doesn’t matter how old you are – you can still benefit from training in
karate, judo, jujutsu or iaido! Dalton Schotte, our latest I Am JMAC
profile, is a perfect example. In 2014, at 7 years old, Dalton started
training in Karate. Now, as a young man, he’s still training, still
learning, and still growing as a person.
Have you ever wanted to learn from a true master martial artist? - Here's your chance!
March 13-15, 2020 Satoh Tadayuki Sensei Principles of Budo, the origins and practice of Aikido and Judo
Join us to explore the origins and applications of both Judo and Aikido
with the internationally acclaimed instructor, Satoh Tadayuki Sensei:
• Shihan, Kisuikan Dojo & Waseda University Aikido Club, Tokyo, Japan
• Founder, Renaissance Yawara International Association
• Personal student of Tomiki Kenji Sensei
If you’re looking for Japanese jujutsu in Ann Arbor, JMAC is your top choice. Suino-Sensei started JMAC in 2006 with the help of a handful of investors. The dojo quickly became a place for serious but joyful martial arts training. You can choose from several legitimate Japanese martial arts systems and train with a group of dedicated, safe, thoughtful people who work on improving themselves in every class.
Jujutsu is an amazing combination of physical skill and mental achievement. The techniques are organized around sets of principles. There are a lot of these movements, but they’re not unlimited, so you can master them over time and become very skilled at takedowns, throws, pins, chokes and submissions.
The best way to get a feel for jujutsu training at JMAC is to come to
watch a class. If you like what you see, you can sign up for your two
free intro lessons. You’ll learn the etiquette, safe falling skills, and
the basic stepping and defensive movements. When you sign up for a
trial membership, you’ll be prepared to make it through the class. From
there on, it’s all uphill!
Looking for a place to train in Japanese Jujutsu in Ann Arbor, MI?
Japanese Martial Arts Center has some of the best instructors & students to train with.
In 1988, armed with a master's degree in English and a few dollars, Nicklaus Suino set out for Tokyo. After a 14-hour flight, a 2-hour train ride, and a 20-minute ride in a friend’s Nissan, he arrived in time for dinner, a beer, and a long night’s sleep!
One of the first things he did was reach out to Sato Shizuya, the leader of a martial arts system called “Nihon Jujutsu.” The words mean “Japanese Self-Defense Art.” Suino and his longtime friend John Gage trained with Sato-Sensei at the Judo Club located within the American Embassy Housing Compound. They often attended classes three times a week, spending as long as 8-10 hours training on Saturdays before venturing into the nightlife district of Roppongi.
So much of life is about showing up. If you’re inspired to get started in martial arts or whip yourself into great, shape, show up at JMAC. Better physical health leads to more energy, a better outlook, and higher self-esteem.
It’s amazing how much you can accomplish with small steps. Maybe changing your life is too much to think about. Or maybe you’re a person constantly on the lookout for a more fulfilling life. JMAC has you covered either way.
Success
at anything is hard work. Life is going to bring struggles to everybody. But
having the tools to persevere and cope can make a huge difference! Wouldn’t it
be great in a year, two years, or three years to be able to say, “my kid has grown
a lot, and it fills my heart to watch him (or her) getting so much joy out of
life!”
A
brighter future for your kid is only an email or phone call away. Don’t wait –
contact us today!
Click Hereto learn more about our Kids Karate & Judo programs!
The 5 core skillsets at JMAC make sure your kid gets a healthy dose of the behavior and thought patterns they need in our kids karate and kids judo classes. We work with them to make sure they get to practice, sometimes obvious, sometimes disguised as fun, on each of these skills:
Patience
Social interactions
Showing respect
Listening
Delayed gratification
Click Here to learn more about our Kids Karate programs at JMAC!
Japanese Martial Arts Center Kids Karate in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Looking for a great way to wake up, and get your day energized? - Welcome to the JMAC 18! 18 minutes, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 AM. You come in, you work out hard - have fun - all while getting healthy and improving your fitness. Sounds like fun doesn't it? First workout is free! Click Hereto learn more and sign up for our next class!
Japanese Martial Arts Center Home of the JMAC 18 Morning Exercise Bootcamp Workout in Ann Arbor, MI
Want to learn sound self-defense skills? Come visit our Dojo!
“I knew JMAC was the right place for me after my first intro lesson. Suino Sensei was super nice and happy and made me feel really comfortable and accepted. I decided that I wanted to train at a place where I was always happy to be there and so was everyone else,” says Catharina.
At JMAC we train students in Karate, Judo, Nihon Jujutsu, and Iaido (Japanese Swordsmanship). There are a lot of self-defense classes out there. Most of them do offer some good advice and procedures to avoid confrontation. Not all of them train the body as well as the mind to handle these difficult situations. Self-defense is a life skill. To get the most out of the training, you need to be willing and comfortable. If you’re not comfortable with the style of training or the personality of the instructor – you’re not going to get everything you should out of the lessons.
CLICK HEREto learn more about Self-Defense Classes at JMAC! Japanese Martial Arts Center Self-Defense Classes in Ann Arbor, Michigan
It’s important to feel safe and secure. Self-defense is a valuable skill. With proper training, you’ll be prepared in case a potentially harmful situation arises. However, not all self-defense classes are created equal. Most self defense classes offer advice and procedures to avoid a confrontation - but not all of them train the body as well as the mind. CLICK HEREto learn more about martial arts training and self-defense at JMAC
Japanese Martial Arts Center Self-Defense Classes in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Do you want to learn practical real-world self-defense techniques?
Are you trying to find a women-friendly martial arts dojo?
For a long time martial arts training was a bit of a boys club. Thankfully, that trend is changing quickly. At Japanese Martial Arts Center we train Ann Arbor, Michigan area men and women of all ages. Finding the right dojo can be tricky. You'll want to do your research and then see if you can't visit and watch a class in action. You'll know if you've found the dojo that's right for you.
For a long time, there was a perception that
karate or martial arts was a bit of a “boys only” activity. Thankfully, that
notion is fading!Everyone who trains at JMAC has different
reasons for coming. We asked some of our female students about what they loved
about martial arts training and what brought them to JMAC!
We got some great answers. If you're on the fence about training in martial arts or having a tough time finding the dojo that's right for you Click Here to learn more!
We opened the doors to the Japanese Martial Arts Center in early June 2006! Just recently we celebrated our 13th anniversary with an open house
event showcasing our students in action performing real-time martial arts – sparring, drilling, and showing what they’ve learned with lots of hard work and dedication!
As we say in our mission statement,
our greatest assets are our extraordinary instructors and passionate
students. We focus on lifetime learning and enthusiastic teaching in an
energetic, joyful dojo. Our never-ending commitment to improving and our
active connection with Japan builds exceptional technique and refined
character.
At JMAC we opened our doors 13 years ago and, in that time, we’ve taught countless students. If you’ve wanted to train in the martial arts but have been hesitant
until now, come in and watch us in action! You’re free to come in and
observe a class and if you’d like, you can sign up for two free lessons! CLICK HEREto learn more.
Japanese Martial Arts Center Training Martial Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan for 13 Years
Do you remember where you were 13 years ago? 13 years ago we were opening our doors at Japanese Martial Arts Center. We've taught countless numbers of students in that time. Some were with us only a short while, others have been with us for years and years - but each one of them has been an important part of the JMAC legacy. We recently celebrated our anniversary with a big open house event complete with lots of food and exciting martial arts demonstrations!
Click Hereto see more of these demonstrations in action!
Japanese Martial Arts Center Training Martial Arts in Ann Arbor, MI for 13 Years!
