Posts Tagged ‘Burbank’

JCC Bridgeview’s Butler Sensei is one of Chicago’s Very Own

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Pathway to Harmony, Inc. is a Not for Profit corporation founded by Sensei L. Rick Butler to address the issues of stress, apathy, frustration, anger and violence that have a profoundly negative impact on our communities; and to motivate youth and adults to enhance their quality of life (click About Us and Mission).

The Pathway to Harmony Aikido Program is taught at the Japanese Culture Center located at 8512 S. Cicero, Burbank, IL, and the West Communities - YMCA, located at 6235 South Homan, Chicago, 60629.

http://www.pathwaytoharmony.com/

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Aikido Family/Children’s Introductory Class: 10.24.2009 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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The Japanese Culture Center in Burbank (Soshinkan Dojo) welcomes families and kids of all ages to try a class in the martial art developed in Japan this October 24, 2009 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Aikido is safe and beneficial for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Aikido is known to:
- increase self confidence
- assist in self defense and physical coordination
- help learn discipline
Soshinkan Dojo is located at 8512 South Cicero, Burbank, IL.  Phone: 708.857.8577
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Pictures from Chicago Fire Demonstration

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

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Please follow the link for pictures for the Aikido demonstration by the Japanese Culture Center at the Chicago Fire Game this past August 23, 2009.

Demonstration Photo Set (flickr)

Demonstration Photo Set II (facebook)

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Chicago Fire celebrate Japanese Heritage and JCC demos 8.23

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

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Chicago Fire vs Colorado Rapids on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009.

The Chicago Fire will be celebrating Japanese Heritage at 3:30 pm (the game begins at 5:oo pm).  The game will be hosted at Toyota Park at 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455.

COST: $30

Kosuke Kimura on the Colorado Rapids is the first and only Japanese player in Major League Soccer. This is Kosuke’s 3rd season in the MLS after a very successful college career at Western Illinois. Born in Kanagawa, Japan, Kosuke and the Rapids will battle Chicago’s McBride, Blanco and the rest of the Fire!

RESERVED PREMIER SIDELINE SEATS ONLY $30 (15% savings includes access to the pre-game festival)

*Plus $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the Aikido International Foundation

As an added bonus, the first 30 tickets purchased for kids 12 years old and younger will participate unaccompanied in the Tunnel of Fire. Each child will receive a free T Shirt and see the players up close by being on the field before the game during the National Anthem and starting line-ups!

Pre-game enjoy FireFest inside Gate B. Entertainment includes Japanese arts demonstrations such as Aikido along with music, food, and interactive games.

Tickets can be purchased online at:

http://www.aikidoaif.org/chicagofire.php

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Kenpo

Friday, July 10th, 2009

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What is Kenpo?

Kenpo is an explosive hi-tech Karate that is based on traditional methods with modern updates.  There are many styles of Kenpo.  Some are Japanese and are spelled Kempo.  American versions are spelled Kenpo, either way they are all interpretations of the Shaolin arts of China.

We are honored to teach the Kenpo of Grandmaster Edmond K. Parker.  This system is a fusion of Japanese and Chinese martial arts.

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