Summer Programs

For kids age 7 +, Adults welcome too!

Shin Wa Kan Dojo is proud to present our summer program

Introduction to the Samurai Arts

Two one-week programs

July 7th - 11th  and July 14th to 18th, 9 am - 4:30 pm

This dynamic hands-on program is intended for children, youth and adults who are not currently enrolled in any other martial arts program. 

Students will be spending the mornings in the dojo, with an introduction to various martial arts such as

                                JUJUTSU                  Empty Hand Arts including Self Defense

                               KENJUTSU                The Art of the Sword

                                JOJUTSU                  The Art of the Short Staff

                                IAIJUTSU                  The Art of the Drawing of the Sword

                                Overview of other traditional, lesser known arts

Students will be learning such basics as stance, basic manipulation of the weapon(s), and it's application.  There will also be some demonstrations of more advanced techniques with these weapons.

Afternoons will be spent in the "classroom", with students learning the basics of The Other Side of the Blade - "bunbu ryodo", or "the dual path of the sword and the brush".  The arts we address will include:

     CALLIGRAPHY            Simple Kanji characters

     SUMI-E                     The art of creating pictures with only black ink

     HAIKU                       A study of traditional Japanese poetry

     ORIGAMI                   The art of Japanese paper-folding

     The last afternoon will be devoted to an appropriate movie.

Mingled into the other instruction will be information about Japanese history, culture and language.

All equipment and supplies are provided at no extra charge, and no special clothing is required.

This program is limited to six participants in each week, so register early!

COST:  $225/student

Sign up with a sibling or friend and each will get $25 off their enrolment.

Register by June 15th and save 10%.

Register by May 27th and save 15%.

 ATTENTION:  Group leaders and organizers

Interested in booking a one-week program just for your own club or group?  We offer great rates for enrolments of 5 or more students!  Several weeks in July and August still available.  Tailoring of the program to your specific needs can also be discussed (i.e. focusing on self-defense instead of a variety of martial disciplines).  Call today, the summer is booking up fast!  (905) 680-5272