Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’

Free Self Defense Workshops

Friday, January 20th, 2012

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Due to recent events the community, the Japanese Culture Center in Lakeview will be hosting free one hour workshops of self defense on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

People can RSVP at info@japaneseculturecenter.com or via phone at 773.525.3141.  Space will be limited to 20 people.

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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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Second Annual Nihon Bunka Festival August 18

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

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Join us for our second annual Japanese Culture Festival taking place this year at Chicago’s SUSHISAMBA Rio.

$40 ticket includes passed appetizers, sushi and beer along with the following demonstrations:
. Aikido
. Traditional Tea ceremony
. Grupo Capoeira Brasil
. Sushi rolling
. DJ Kareem

Featuring
. Heineken (drink responsibly)
. Herradura tequila

Raffle to benefit the Aikido International Foundation
Purchase tickets here:
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Capoeira Workshop: Jan. 21 and Jan. 22, 2011

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

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Instructora Beriba hosts Mestre Sampaio of Cordao de Ouro at the JCC in Lakeview.

Friday, Jan. 21 from 6 pm - 8 pm and Saturday, Jan. 22 from 11 am - 1 pm.

The cost is $15 per workshop or $25 for both!

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Pictures from the first annual Nihon Bunka (Japanese Culture) Festival

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

The event held last Thursday at Japonais hosted by the Aikido International Foundation featured demonstrations of arts taught at the Japanese Culture Center.  Capoeira, Cut the Cancer program, Tea Ceremony, Iaido, and Aikido were all part of the festival. Guests enjoyed Honest Tea, Sapporo beer and hors d’oeuvres while learning about the different arts. Thank you for your continued support!

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