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    • Bento Program
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    • Adulting Workshop Series
    • Day Of Remembrance
    • Drive-Thru Restaurant Fundraiser
    • KonMari Method Workshops | こんまり®︎メソッドワークショップ
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    • Tomodachi Online Baking Workshops
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        • Martial Arts
        • Scholarship Recipients
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shorinji kempo south bay branch

Fridays
at the GVJCI
7:30pm-9:30pm

Mondays and Wednesdays
2917 W Temple St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
7:00pm-9:00pm

Tuition:  $40/month
Instructor:  Ted Uekuma
Contact:  (213) 487-9964, shorinjisouthbay@hotmail.com
Website:  www.southbay-shorinjikempo.org 

            

Shorinji Kempo is a martial art which is practiced for the goals of self-defense, improved health and spiritual development.  It teaches effective self-defense techniques while developing true strength based on unity of body and mind, the cultivation of a reliable self, and the development of an indomitable spirit.  The physical techniques of Shorinji Kempo utilize balance, dynamics, physiology and specific pressure points of the body, so that strength is not required for their successful use.
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South Bay Shorinji Kempo was officially established on May 12, 2000 by Mr. Ted Uekuma.  Uekuma Sensei strives to transmit the true spirit of Shorinji Kempo as it was taught to him by Tamamori Sensei, who first brought Shorinji Kempo to the United States, and who himself studied under Kaiso Doshin So (the founder of Shorinji Kempo).

Come and visit!

GVJCI's Mission and Vision

Our mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.

The GVJCI envisions a vibrant network and a welcoming space for all persons interested in Japanese heritage and culture where history and tradition are honored, people are inspired to create action and change, and cultural pride and respect for all humanity are promoted.




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Contact Us

 1964 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA, 90247  |     (310) 324-6611    |      info@jci-gardena.org
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM