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The MJCCC is also home base for several user groups. Currently, the following groups or organizations call the cultural centre their home:

Winnipeg Budokai Shotokan Karate –Sensei: Clive Hinds (空手家?).

Karate  is a martial art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands and may include grappling, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point strikes. Come and try their FREE class anytime! Available Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30pm–7pm (all belt levels) Also  Fridays 5:30-7pm (brown & black belts only) Registration information by phoning 467-5787 or email: drhinds@mts.net

 

Manitoba Kendo Club –Head Instructor: Tom Yamashita

Sundays 12 – 4pm Wednesdays 7:30pm 9:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Manitoba’s première kendo club and one of Canada’s oldest dojo practicing and promoting kendo in the heart of the Japanese community in Winnipeg for over 40 years. The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana (sword). Beginners class starts January 25. More info at http://manitobakendoclub.com

Manitoba Karaoke Club – Organized by: Aki Tamoto

This musical group meets on alternate Sundays and continues in January, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Using our specialized karaoke equipment, you’ll sing the songs you like. It’s a wonderful way to build poise and meet new people. There’s a singer inside you just waiting to come out!

Meibukan Karate Weston –Instructor: Joan Rolfe

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 Noon – 1 p.m.  Instead of eating your lunch at your desk, do something good for your  mind and body with the perfect stress-beater – karate! Great for those living or working near the Centre at 180 McPhillips Street. For registration enquiries and costs check their website at www.karateweston.com  or email: info@karateweston.com

Tracma Canada - Instructor: Joel Torres

Saturdays: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Martial arts club training from the Tracma Global Organization. Learn the scientific way using the computerized moves of martial arts master Trovador Ramos Sr. Instruction in baton, striking, weaponry, grappling, and self-defense system. Tracma practices respect and sportsmanship while teaching the benefits of martial arts practice and mastery. We encourage anyone interested in training for health, sport, or self-defense to learn the martial art of the master. More information at their website:  http://www.tracma.ca/

If you have questions about becoming a user group at the MJCCC please contact the

administrator at the centre. The email address is : m.jccc@shaw.ca


 
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