Ethel Berger Center
2950 E. Tacoma Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 559-0878
Or Contact
Victor Martinez at
martinez529@gmail.com

 


Head Instructor
Victor Martinez

Mondays and Fridays

Little Dragons
(4-7 Year Olds)
6:00PM to 6:50PM

Youth
(8-12 years)
7:00PM to 8:00PM

Adult
(13 years old and up)
8:00PM to 9:00PM

Head Instructor
Master Helmstetter

Mondays and Thursday

5:00PM to 5:50PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hombu Dojo is the headquarters for all Tai Shin Ki Do activities. It is also home to all the associations attached to Tai Shin Ki Do (NIKA, AOKA, & IBBA). Shodan Victor teaches the program of instruction at the Hombu Dojo. It is taught out of the Parks & Leisure department of the City of Sierra Vista in Arizona. Programs we teach at the Hombu Dojo are Lil’ Dragons Karate, Youth & Adult Karate, and Tai Chi. It is the goal of all instructors at the Hombu Dojo to prepare every student to become an eventual teacher of Tai Shin Ki Do.

Lil’ Dragons Karate
The Lil’ Dragons Program is for children of the ages 4 through 7. Our goal is to teach them discipline, respect, and confidence with a karate atmosphere conducive to their age; and this means having alot of fun!!! The activities the Lil’ Dragons work on include kata (form), punches & kicks, and a mixture of physical activities. We work them hard, and let them have fun at the same time.

Youth & Adult Karate
The Youth & Adult Programs run concurrently, and also concentrate on developing discipline, respect, and confidence. However, unlike the Lil’ Dragons, this program is more focused on the makeup of the art. And through hard work and dedication, these goals will be attained through a series of basic, intermediate, and advanced physical improvements that help prepare one for a possible black belt rank. Mind you, there is plenty of hard work, time, and training between a white belt rank and a potential black belt rank.

The Tai Chi Program is a program for all ages, and is taught by Master Jean Helmstetter. This program strengthens the physical condition, as it increases concentration. All movement is circular and unbroken…this is what gives Tai Chi its graceful fluid motion. More people practice Tai Chi today than any other form of physical exercise existing. Although Tai Chi’s origin is obscure, it has been practiced in China for more than 600 years.

The forms of Tai Chi have proved beneficial to improve mobility, reduce pain, promote correct posture, and increase overall fitness. The program is a safe and fun way to exercise. Jean is trained in Tai Chi, and received her 7th degree black belt in Tai Shin Ki Do from the American Okinawan Karate Academy. She also holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance.

For the Tai Chi Chi Kung programs, please wear loose clothes and flat shoes.

SHIAI DATES:
SATURDAY JANUARY 24

SATURDAY MAY 9

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 - IBBA 2009 CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

 

VICTOR

SHODAN-1ST DEGREE

BIO

 

JEAN HELMSTETTER

KYOSHI

SHICHI DAN/7TH DEGREE

BIO

 

MATT DEIHL

SEMPI

SHODAN/1ST DEGREE

BIO