Getting Motivated in Quarantine!

A while ago, Suino Sensei wrote a book called 101 Ideas to Kick Your Ass Into Gear. It’s got some great advice for getting out of funks and getting motivated. This won’t come as a surprise to martial artists, but something that can really kick your ass into gear is martial arts training! Here’s an excerpt from Suino Sensei’s book:

I imagine taking a martial arts class will also get you LITERALLY kicked in the ass on occasion, but the fact is that when pursued with the right teacher, and with the right attitude of discipline and commitment to the timeless values of an evolved martial art, the results will be as much a kick to the head as to the other end of your body. Few activities will hone your mind, spirit, and body in the way that focused martial arts study will. Plus you can make sound effects!

Jujitsu is based on grappling, and it might seem counterintuitive to practice this at home. After all, the whole point is that you grapple with someone!

Believe it or not, there are many Jujitsu skills that can be practiced at home, like falling properly, katas, strikes, and more. If you didn’t already know, JMAC has been streaming Jujitsu during quarantine, practicing just these things!

Martial arts can be energizing, but maybe you’re at home and having trouble getting motivated. If that’s the case—check out our tips for getting the most out of your at-home workout!

JMAC Offers Great At-Home Workouts!

Here's our latest tip on getting the most from your home workout!

     Eliminate distractions! When we have online lessons, it can be funny if someone’s cat walks across their screen. We all love pets—but kitty can probably wait until you’re done practicing! Go somewhere without your pets, put away your phone, and let your family or roommates know that for the next 30 minutes, you’re practicing martial arts! After all, mom isn’t interrupting you every 5 minutes at the dojo!

    Keep reading for more tips at our website!

Getting the Most from Your At-Home Workout

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! 

      

     Check out our website for more great tips!

 

COVID-19 and New Online Offerings

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.

Check out our website for more on how we’re changing!

JMAC is adapting to COVID-19!

Of course, we’re not alone in meeting the challenge of COVID-19.

Many services that were once only imaginable in-person have changed nearly over night.

Some notable local examples include:

·       The Ann Arbor public library offering virtual story time

·       Pure Michigan’s “virtual vacations”

·       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 READING about how we’re adapting to better serve our students!

JMAC Is Closed For COVID-19 - Online Resources Coming Soon!

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!

Contact Us for more information.

Meet Dalton - Our Latest I Am JMAC Profile!

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.

Click Here to read more about Dalton's experiences training at JMAC! 

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Learn from one of the best - Satoh Tadayuki Sensei at JMAC! March 13-15

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

Registration Deadline March 10th, 2020


Space Is Limited - Click Here To Register!

Japanese Martial Arts Center
Aikido in Ann Arbor, Michigan