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Our address is 14535 Arminta St., #L, Van Nuys, CA 91402
Class Schedule:
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Saturday |
| Shinkendo 7:00-8:00pm |
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Shinkendo 7:00-8:00pm |
Shinkendo 7:00-8:00pm |
Shinkendo 2:00-3:00pm |
| Shinkendo 8:15-9:15pm |
Aikido 8:30-9:30pm |
Shinkendo 8:15-9:15pm |
Shinkendo 8:15-9:15pm |
Shinkendo 3:15-4:15pm |
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Aikido
4:30-5:30pm |
All classes are one hour long. Private instruction is also available. Interested parties will need to contact a dojo representative to make an appointment to view a class. No new students are accepted until they have first viewed classes and met with the shibucho (branch director/instructor). Please read the guidelines for observing training provided below.
Membership Fees:
Shinkendo and Toyama Ryu
- $50.00 - Annual/membership fee (all students)
- $125.00 - Monthly; Regular attendance, up to 8 classes/week.
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- $100.00 - Monthly; Limited attendance, maximum 4 classes/week.
Aikibujutsu
- $50.00 - Annual/membership fee (all students)
- $50.00 - Monthly, 2 classes/week.
- For private/special instruction rates and availability, please contact the dojo instructor.
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Prospective students are invited to come watch class, but please call or
email first so that we can expect your arrival.
The following information on class viewing etiquette is provided for
the benefit of those new to traditional martial arts. Please keep in
mind that visitors are not required to follow the etiquette
provided here, but many traditional dojo will view breaches in etiquette
as an insult, and may in fact ask the offending visitor to leave
depending on the nature of the infraction. Since many prospective
students simply do not know what is expected of them, it is hoped that
these notes will prove informational. It is traditional to ask
permission to view a class (kengaku) and meet the teacher before asking
to be accepted as a student, for the benefit of both parties. Once an
appointment has been arranged, the following points should be
considered:
1) Arrive on time (which means 15 minutes early) and introduce
yourself to the senior student or instructor that greets you. Remain
attentive until the class is finished. Thank the instructor for their
time and say good bye before leaving.
2) This is a big one - turn off your cell phone, pagers or other
noise making devices. It is inappropriate to answer such interruptions
while visiting a dojo, but if your profession requires it, put the
device on silent/vibrate and go outside to deal with any transmissions
to such device. Apologize later for the interruption.
3) It is preferable to wear clean, appropriate clothes, since it
will be a first impression. In Japan, serious prospective students wear
suits to the dojo, and bring letters of introduction (shokai-jo; ideally
from someone the instructor knows). In America, it is enough to simply
dress neatly.
4) After being invited to sit down, watch the class carefully,
sitting up straight in the chair. Don't fold your arms, yawn, or talk to
others (unless approached by a dojo member) during training. Also avoid
standing up while watching, walking around or going in and out of the
dojo or anything else disruptive or rude while class is in session. Such
behavior demonstrates the prospective student's inability to focus on
anything for a reasonable length of time.
5) It is generally best not to chat excessively unless invited to
do so by the instructor or dojo members. Keep discussions to
dojo-relevant polite inquiries unless further discussion or information
is asked for. As long as inquiries are raised politely and with tact,
there should not be any problems getting answers to any question you
have.
6) If you can't keep an appointment to view a class, or are
running late, be sure to call and advise the instructor in advance.
Also, if you've viewed a class, it is nice to leave a message or email
thanking them for their hospitality.
7) Even if you decide early on that this is not the dojo for you,
it is best to follow the above etiquette anyway. The budo world is
small, and you may come across the same people repeatedly. If you have
previous training, your manners will reflect on your previous teachers
as well as yourself.
Etiquette is a part of traditional budo, not an option.
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