MARTIAL ARTS

Teen & Adult Martial Arts (Iwayama Martial Arts of Evergreen)

Jujutsu is a Japanese martial art consisting of mainly empty hand techniques and skills involving falling, tumbling, throwing, joint locks, holds, chokes, ground fighting/grappling, striking, blocking, self-defense, and many escape and protection skills (Arts). Buki Waza (weapons training) is also taught and part of the curriculum with a focus on traditional Samurai weapons such as sword, short and half stick, cane, four-foot staff, rope, and knife. Defense and application of modern day weapons such as side arms, pocket knives, batons, clubs, and canes are integrated into the curriculum where and when appropriate.

Kempo-Jutsu or Fist Law is taught and is a very effective blocking and striking system that was evolved and utilized by the Samurai to respond successfully to an attack. Samurai would employ the evasive movements and precision-oriented striking techniques of Kempo-Jutsu. Kempo-Jutsu helps to position oneself for a quick and efficient locking, throwing and grappling technique characteristic of the Aiki and Ju-Jutsu arts. Thus, Kempo-Jutsu and the arts of Jujutsu are meant to work in tandem.

Jujutsu & Kempo-Jutsu Martial Arts Class – Teen/ Adult (14 Plus Years)

• Safe, friendly and healthy training environment
• Focus on personal growth and development
• Train towards rank advancement, proficiency and competency in the Martial Arts
• Jujutsu and Kempo-Jujutsu are primary training focus
• Location: Wulf Recreation Center (WRC)
• Contact: Please email Head Instructor Eric Goslau or call him at 970-409-8019 if you have questions

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Judo Club for Adults (14 Plus Years)

• Focus on personal growth and development
• Hard and fun workout
• Learn the skills and technical strategy of Judo for competing or just having fun
• Judo/Martial Arts Uniform recommended (speak with instructor ahead of time if you need to purchase a training uniform)
• Location: Wulf Recreation Center (WRC)

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Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi Chuan is a Taoist internal martial art. It is learned within an ancient system of fluid, rounded, and balanced movements. Practiced daily, Tai Chi will promote spiritual, emotional, and physical equilibrium.

Tai Chi Chuan - Beginner (16 Plus Year)

• Beginner stage - The whole form will be taught
• Location: Wulf Recreation Center (WRC) and Buchanan Park Recreation Center (BPRC)

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Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate (16 Plus Years)

• Intermediate stage – Continuation of form will be taught
• Location: Wulf Recreation Center (WRC) and Buchanan Park Recreation Center (BPRC)

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Tai Chi Chuan – Summer 2019

• There are no scheduled classes for Tai Chi this summer
• From June 3 through August 27 individuals can practice form without instruction free of charge
  • Monday from 7:30  to 8:30 p.m. with Jan Schatuet
  • Tuesday from 8 to 9 a.m. with Mary Pulick

Tai Chi Chuan Instructors

Mary Pulick has been teaching Tai Chi Chuan in Evergreen for 40 years, and has studied with many Chinese masters. She is also a licensed acupuncturist who interned in China. Mary founded Tai Chi Chuan of Evergreen, these classes can be found at both Buchanan and Wulf Recreation Centers.

Jan Schatvet began his Tai Chi Studies in 1983. He learned The National Peoples Republic Short Yang form followed by The Chen Pan Ling Form. In 1988 while in California he learned The Cheng Man Ch’ing Short Yang Form. This is the form he is teaching. Through the years he has studied other forms and types of Chi Cultivation.