Kanze Martial Arts - Bellingham - By Donation ONLY

 Kanze Martial Arts Fridays 4:00 - 5:00pm
By Donation Only

Classes are held at the Bellingham YWCA
1026 N. Forest, near the Community Food Co-op.
http://www.kanzemartialarts.com/index.html
For more information, contact Dawn at dawnprince1964@gmail.com

Bellingham is getting a bit of play on Seattle Announcements lately as they have a thriving community!  I want to share a fabulous opportunity with a Seattle tie to our own Bear Dyson.  For those of you that know Bear, you may also know her family member Dawn 'Touchant' who is offering a specialized Japanese style kickboxing that embraces many of the values that we appreciate at the GayZette.

Importantly, unlike some martial arts schools whose focus is different there is a no-pressure atmosphere that values the life experience and inherent worth of the alternative martial arts student: the older student, the disabled student, homeless or at-risk --students who might not ordinarily make their way to a martial arts class.

Dawn has created 'an association of students committed to developing the self, having a positive impact on the world as a whole, and enriching the martial arts by representing the strength, wisdom, and compassion that all people possess.'  She has a rich background that uniquely qualifies her to teach today although she considers herself a student and a lifelong learner.  She began with TaeKwonDo which she was honored to be taught by one of its original founders, Woo Jong Lim.  She continues to hone her attained advanced belt skills by teaching children's TaeKwonDo classes.

Dawn continued her love of martial arts and achieved her black belt rank in Muay Thai.  She gained experience in the ring by kickboxing Muay Thai with Team Confidence, a part of her Dojo.  Dawn is also familiar with the arts of Okinawan Karate and Krabi Krabong.

Dawn's love of martial arts combined with her experience teaching in and outside the US gives her an unique perspective.  She has a a Ph.D. in Anthropology and has taught at our own Western Washington University as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology and has lectured at the University of Tokyo.  She has traveled extensively and understands the American and Asian Cultures and blends this knowledge with grace, style and respect.

Please look at the class curriculum and check out her website for detailed information on what Sensei Dawn has to offer.
   
                      Basic class curriculum*

First 30 minutes:

Informal stretching
Line up and bow in – check in with students
Stretching
Individual and partner exercises (3 two-minute rounds,1 minute breaks)
Footwork practice
Hand strike practice
Foot and leg strike practice
Defenses
Stretching
Break

Second 30 minutes:

Fun drill
Light, slow sparring for those who wish, others may do conditioning (1 minute rounds, 1 minute breaks)
Push ups/sit ups, other conditioning drills
Stretching
Line up/ Meditation
Bow out

*While all students will be encouraged to become stronger throughout their
training, any student that is fatigued or overwhelmed is encouraged to take
breaks as frequently as they need them.  It is important to listen to your body
in a sustainable approach to training.  Again, ANYONE is welcome, and all
activities can be modified for different abilities.

EQUIPMENT

MOST GEAR IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.  THIS INCLUDES HEADGEAR, FOOT PADS, SHIN PADS, GLOVES, AND CHEST PROTECTORS



On Seattle Announcements Calendar.