Martial arts training for children is not just about fitness, respect, coordination – although it incorporates all of those things. Kids should come away from any positive learning experience with a set of problem solving skills that they can apply to any aspect of their lives. They should learn how things work – in the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘classes’
Martial Arts for Kids – Portland Quest Center
Posted in Additional Training, Martial Arts for Kids, School Snapshot, tagged children's martial arts, classes, families, kids, kids class, kids karate, kids martial arts, kids self-defense, learning, martial arts, self-defense, self-protection on September 19, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Prevention. Action. Change. – Building Skills to End Violence
Posted in Additional Training, tagged classes, families, kids, safety, self-defense, woman, women on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Adult Women’s Self Defense Course: Raise your awareness, enhance your safety skills and discover strengths you never knew you had! Saturdays Sept. 12 and 19, 8:30am to 12:00pm Brackett Memorial United Methodist Church 9 Church Street, Peaks Island Maine Sliding fee scale $25 to $50 For more information call 232-0484 or visit: www.preventionactionchange.com Fall Parent [...]
The Cateran Society Broadsword Academy
Posted in School Snapshot, tagged broadsword, classes, martial arts on June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At the Broadsword Academy in Portland, ME we study the realistic use of the historic weapons of the Scottish Highlander, especially the basket-hilted broadsword. This weapon- a very broad, thin and flexible double-edged blade, optimized for the cut rather than the thrust, with a cage of bars to protect the hand- was in use from [...]
Caribou School of Martial Arts Snapshot
Posted in School Snapshot, tagged classes, families, kids, martial arts, safety, self-protection, women on June 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Caribou School of Martial Arts opened in the fall of 2004. The initial intent of the school was to be a place where a few people could come and train in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Soon after opening it became apparent that a youth program was needed in the community. The school started [...]
Maine Budo Snapshot
Posted in School Snapshot, tagged classes, martial arts on June 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Maine Budo offers safe, qualified, and structured training in Ninjutsu. Our emphasis on the use of both armed and unarmed strategies to deal with conflict provides an intelligent method of self-protection and an understanding of the historical origins of Bujutsu. At Maine Budo, we believe the key to a meaningful experience lies in Keiko. Keiko [...]
Weaponcraft – defensive firearms training
Posted in Additional Training, tagged classes, firearms, safety, self-defense, self-protection on June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Weaponcraft was started in 1993 when Peter Joyce saw the need for Maine civilians and Law Enforcement personnel to learn the firearms skills they needed to survive and prevail in life threatening situations. Weaponcraft was purchased in early 2007 by Preparedness Experts, LLC, a Maine company that promotes disaster preparedness and provides contingencies to Maine [...]
Houlton School of Martial Arts Snapshot
Posted in School Snapshot, tagged classes, martial arts, self-defense, self-protection on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Houlton School of Martial Arts “HSMA” is located at 84 Main Street in Houlton, Maine and is owned by Mark Sperrey. The school offers training in the art of To-Shin Do. Programs are available for all ages. HSMA also offers training in “Lessons in Violence Evasion” or LIVE. LIVE is a program designed for [...]
Portland Quest Center Snapshot
Posted in School Snapshot, tagged classes, focus, martial arts, self-protection on May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Portland Quest Center offers instruction in To-Shin Do martial arts, a unique and powerful system that combines energetic workouts and practical self-protection with meaningful personal development to improve focus and promote positive life choices. Our students come from all over Greater Portland and Southern Maine, and all age groups and backgrounds. We encourage families [...]
