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Set the tone for the New Year by bringing out your best Karate spirit!
“Misogi” is a Japanese purification ritual. Traditionally, one stands under an ice-cold waterfall.
We will make do with a rigorous practice. Please join us!
All ages and ranks welcome.
Thursday, January 30, 7-8:30 PM
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Shihan Ty Aponte will begin teaching two new classes during the daytime on weekdays:
Karate for Breakfast:
(Self Defense Workout)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7-8 AM
Adults - beginner to advanced
Start your morning with an invigorating workout that builds
strength, stamina, and flexibility while teaching basic self-defense techniques.
Karate for Lunch
(Self Defense Workout)
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-1 PM
Adults - beginner to advanced
Make the most of your lunch hour with a workout designed
to revitalize you while reinforcing karate basics and self-defense techniques.
Class fees: $70 per month for one class/week, $120 per month for 2+ classes/week
Class schedule may change if other times work better for a majority of interested students.
Beginning Qi Gong
The class will go over the Fundamental Wei Tuo Qi Gong form, aka the 8 Minute Drill. It is designed to be simple in movement, yet extensive in benefits of health, strength and much more. It has stretches, simple standing meditation and movements. It has 6 sections, each with specific goals. We will not only go over the movements, but also the understanding necessary to maximize the practice. It is great for people of all ages and all interests.
Read moreFREE Sparring Strategies Workshop
Saturday September 14th 2019
11: 00 am - 1:00 pm
Guest Instructor: Sensei Jason Serrano 4th DAN
Read moreWe are happy to announce that the Defense Arts Center has relocated and is partnering with the Fitness Results Gym on 1842 West 11th Street, #G&H in Upland, California.
This new location is just 5 minutes away from our prior dojo on Foothill Boulevard.
All martial arts classes will resume training as of the first week of November at this new and beautiful location.
Fitness Results Gym website with Google Map and virtual tour.
For additional information or questions feel free to call Sense Ty Aponte at 951-204-0341.
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a BUDO tradition that goes back hundreds of years: An early morning activity to celebrate a new year of training together, to reignite our passion for life, good health, and the martial arts, to improve our skills, to set goals, and to look forward to the journey.
Read moreCandidates for promotion demonstrated and performed their karate kihon (basics), and kata (forms) with confidence and spirit. Each were pushed and performed well under pressure. We are very proud of your achievement and welcome you to your new ranks.
Read moreSaturday, August 12, 2017
Morning Session: 10 am – 11.30 am (all levels)
Afternoon Session: 1 pm – 2.30 pm (brown/black belts)
Rains Athletic Center - Memorial Gym - Pomona College Campus
220 E 6th St, Claremont, CA 91711
$60 for 1 session, $80 for both sessions
There will be NO CLASSES on Sunday, July 16th as we trade our gis for coveralls and repaint the dojo entrance and hallway. The effort starts at 7 AM and all students and their family members are invited to pitch in some of their time.
Read moreCongratulations to our newly promoted youth and adult black belts -- they all brought a winning attitude and a strong fighting spirit!
Saturday July 1st, 2017 was one of the biggest black belt exams we have had in a long time. We are proud of you all!
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Read moreThe Japanese martial art of Aikido is a peaceful discipline for effective self-defense. The classes include stretching, instruction in safe rolling and falling, joint-lock and throwing techniques, weapons, and etiquette. Open to students 15+ years old.
M/W/F - 6 - 7:30 PM and Sat - 8 – 10 AM
Our beloved Taiko instructor, Yukiko Matsuyama, is moving further West and will no longer be able to teach classes at the DAC. We celebrate having had Ms. Matsuyama's involvement with us and our students over the past 2 years. We invite anyone with an interest in local Taiko instruction to contact her parent organization, the Taiko Center of Los Angeles, directed by Rev. Tom Kurai: (626) 484-5184.
Read moreDr. Pietro Sun has been called away by his work as a practitioner of Traditional Eastern Medicine and will be unable to teach at the DAC for the next 1-2 months. During his absence, Shihan Aponte has arranged for Tai Chi classes to continue under the direction of Master Jonathan Snowiss.
Read moreYou and your friends are invited to visit our dojo (school) on Saturday, May 27th for a fun open-house get-together with our teachers, students, and other families that are curious about what we do. Visitors are welcome all day and we will have classes starting at 9 am and going until at least 2 pm (see Saturday class schedule below) but we will be serving up free munchies & lunch (12-2 pm) to all visitors, hot off the grill!
Come and see what we do and tour our beautiful school where it all happens!
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the many benefits that training in the martial arts can bring to children, teens, adults, and seniors alike.
No Purchase Necessary - Just Come and Have Fun
All of our classes offer a free trial lesson - no strings attached!
All of our classes are 1/2 price for the first month (and our dues are already very reasonable!)
All of our classes are led by instructors with years of experience and training.
And we have a lot of classes!
Sensei Jason Serrano
Day Time Class Title (suggested belts)
Mon 5:00 - 5:45 pm Little Tigers (white, yellow, & orange)
Wed 5:00 - 5:45 pm Little Tigers (white, yellow, & orange)
Fri 6:00 - 7:00 pm Flying Tigers (by invitation)
Sat 10:00 - 11:00 am Flying Tigers (by invitation)
Instructors: Irene Nunez and Juan Miguel Nunez
As of July 1st, 2017:
Shotokan Karate:
Iaido, Kobudo, and Special Forces:
Japanese Jujutsu:
Sensei James Augur (Dojo proprietor and Godan USKL) would like to invite anyone of all ranks age and styles to join him/us for a field trip to the Martial Arts History Museum some time in the Spring of early summer. Details to come.
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Fri 3/10/17: 6-8 PM
Sat 3/11/17: 10-Noon and 2-4 PM
Sun 3/12/17: 9-10 AM
Santa Monica, CA - Location otherwise TBD
Fees for 1-2-3 days: $75 - $100 - $125
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1842 West 11th Street, Unit D
Upland, CA 91786
951-204-0341