Program Listing

September to December 2010
Spring at the National Nikkei Heritage Centre

How to register for weekly programs

There are two ways to register for NNM&HC weekly programs:
1) Contact the program instructor if his/her phone number is listed. Please register in advance.
2) Call the National Nikkei Heritage Centre at 604.777.7000 to register for programs that do not have the instructor’s phone number listed.
If registering by phone, please have your VISA or Mastercard ready.
If registering in person, cash (please bring exact change), cheque, debit, VISA or Mastercard is accepted. Program fees in full are required prior to the registration deadline to guarantee a spot in the class. There are no refunds after the registration deadline.
For more information, please e-mail info@nikkeiplace.org

NEW PROGRAMS     新しいプログラム

NNM&HC Tai Chi Quan Intermediate 太極拳 (中級コース)
Class: Monday and Thursday (twice a week) 7pm to 8:30pm
Fee: $80.00 for 12 sessions (1.5hrs/session, HST included)
Lesson: Learn Young style Tai Chi Quan 24 steps

NNM&HC Summer Tai Chi Quan for Beginner 太極拳 (入門コース)
Wednesday 7pm to 8:30pm & Saturday 9am to 10:30am (twice a week)
Fee: $80.00 (adult), $60.00 (student) for 12 sessions (1.5hrs/session, HST included)
Lesson: Learn basic foundation and fundamental forms before proceeding to actual Young style 8 steps

Instructor: Arsenio Chua (English /Mandarin instruction)
Registration: 604.777.7000 or info@nikkeiplace.org (NNM&HC)
No class on Holidays, Class schedule might change.
Learn Taichi for good health, good exercise and self defense.
Arsenio Chua (Instructor): Participated different local competition in Tai Chi Quan and Taichi Sword and have won medals, Gold, Silver, Bronzed Lately, and won Gold Medal in Taichi Kung Fu Fan at the 8th Hongkong Wushu Int’l Championship in March 2010.
2 courses from September 2010!
NNM&HC Tea Ceremony Class   茶道教室
Instructor: Ayako Sakaino, Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association
Wednesday (5 classes)
Introductory Course: 10:30am to 12pm
Beginner Course: 1:30pm to 3pm
Fee: $100 / 5 classes (material, HST included)
Registration: 604.777.7000 or info@nikkeiplace.org (NNM&HC)
Attire: No jeans, miniskirt. Please bring a pair of white socks.
Limited 8 students, Min 5 or class will be cancelled.
Japanese instruction. English speaking class is available.
Introductory: This class is appropriate for someone with no experience. Students will learn the basic of tea including how to walk in the tea room and how to drink tea.
Beginner: This course is for those desiring to learn more about tea fundamentals

One Inch Punch MMA Athletic Club
Instructors:  Zhong (John) Ming Chen, Ving Tsun Athletic Association 1998 & World Organization of Wushu & Kung Fu Masters Certified 8th Degree 2006. (Yip Man Lineage), Aaron Thompson, with special guest instructed seminars.
Sundays 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Open to all ages.
Fees: Members $ 150 / 10 sessions, $20 Drop- in or Seminar Fee.  (Seminars free to members)
Information & Registration: 604.839.3113 (Aaron)

Featuring instruction in: Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) with Qigong (Chi Kung), Wushu, Tai chi, Traditional kung Fu, BodyGuarding, Security, Women’s  Self Defense, grappling, disarms and more.
-Learn the complete Ving Tsun system. “An enlightened art with an enlightened history”; 3 empty handed sets, Ving Tsun pole, butterfly swords & wooden dummy.
-Increase your repertoire with aspects of other styles.
-Explore the Healing side of Martial Arts.
-BodyGuarding, Security & Self –Defense Strategy.
-Application and exchange in a controlled and supervised environment with emphasis on Respect for Oneself and Others.

ARTS PROGRAMS 芸術

NNM&HC Bonsai Class 盆栽教室
Instructor: Tak Yamaura
Wednesday 7pm to 9:30pm
Fee: $40/session (2 classes, HST included), plus $45 for material
Registration: 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
Min. 5 or will be cancelled.
Learn from a master and experience for yourself the breathtaking, ancient art of bonsai
• simple, fun, easy to follow instructions
• learn how to develop, transform, and care for your bonsai
• bonsai tools provided for duration of class
• take home 1 bonsai in 1 session (2 classes)
• all levels welcome (beginner to advanced) – classes are suited for everyone
For the information about instructor, please visit www.japanbonsai.com

NNM&HC Sumie Club (Japanese brush painting) 墨絵クラブ
Instructor: Masako Hori Age: 13+
Last Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Max. 15
Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 30 (3 sessions)
Fee: $25 / 3 sessions (plus material fee) , Drop-in $12 (HST included)
Registration: 604.777.7000, info@nikkeiplace.org (NNM&HC)

Preserved Flower Arrangement プリザーブドフラワー・アレンジメント
Instructor: Akiko Morgan
3rd Wednesday 12pm to 2pm
Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17
Fee: $15/class plus $25 for material/class
Registration: flower-westcanada@hotmail.co.jp
Min. 2 or class will be cancelled. Register at least one week prior to each class.

Preserved Flowers, unlike dried or pressed flowers, keep the beauty and softness of fresh flowers for more than an entire year. Preserved flower arrangements and bouquets can be assembled in advance and kept for a substantial period of time. They are ideal arrangements for wedding and gifts and to place in homes, hotels and restaurants.

Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) 　書道
Instructor: Shodo Kenkyu Taiseikai
1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays 10:15 am to 11:15 am
*Bring your own calligraphy materials. Ink and brushes are not provided.
For more info & registration: 604.273.1621 or rvan2@hotmail.com

BADMINTON バドミントン

NNM&HC Senior Badminton シニア・バドミントン
Age: 55+
Coordinator: Fumi Horii
Tuesdays 10:00am to 11:45am
Ongoing (Please see the NNM&HC bulletin board for schedule)
Fee: $4.50 / drop-in (birdie inclusive) (HST included)

NNM&HC Adult Badminton 社交バドミントン
Coordinator: Kingsley Fong Age: 13 to 65+
Wednesdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm
(Please see the NNM&HC bulletin board for schedule)
Fee: $70 / 12 sessions  (HST included)
Ongoing
Please register at NNHC on the day of the class

Taz Badminton   タズバドミントン
Coordinator: Dennis Tazumi
Some Fridays 12:00pm to 3:00pm
For info & registration: 604.377.0955 (Dennis Tazumi) or dtaz@tazmath.com
Please confirm the schedule with the coordinator.

COOKING 料理

NNM&HC Naomi’s Cooking なおみ先生の料理教室
Instructor: Naomi Shimizu
1st Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm
Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2
Fee: $22 / class (HST included)    No drop-in
Registration 604.777.7000, info@nikkeiplace.org (NNMHC)
Register early; class sizes are limited and classes often fill quickly!
Please bring an apron and a food container.

Sep 7: Orange cake with orange cream icing
Oct 5: Chicken Galantine & Grilled spiced pork
Nov 2: Almond crunch cake with butter cream icing

CULTURE & HERITAGE 文化と伝統芸能

Taiko for Youth and Adult 太鼓教室
Instructor: Shinobu Homma, Director of Chibi Taiko
Age: 15 years old and up
Sundays 1pm to 2pm
Fee: $40/ 4 sessions
Contact: 604.984.7248 or e-mail: lkomori@telus.net
Limited to 8 participants each class
You are advised to wear clothes and foot wear suitable for a physical activity. No jeans are permitted.

Beginner Class 1:
You will learn the basics of Taiko stance, stroke for the upright style and verbal notation.
By playing some drills you will get familiar with the above basics. Ultimately you will learn the main part of ‘Chibi Taiko’.
Beginner Class 2:
You will learn the basics of Taiko stance and stroke for the so called ‘Sukeroku-style’. In playing some drills you will practice and get familiar with the above style of basics. You will learn a song called ‘Renshu Taiko’.

Vancouver Tanka-kai (Japanese poetry club) バンクーバー短歌会
2nd Fridays 10am to 1pm
Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12 & Dec10
Fee: $20/month
Registration: 604.608.4735 or nsato60@hotmail.com (Sato)

NNM&HC Karaoke カラオケ
Age: Adults
Last Fridays 7pm to 9:30pm
Sep 24, Oct 29 & Nov 26
Registration for membership, please phone Kiyo Goto at 604.528.9717

DANCE ダンス

Ballroom Dance 社交ダンス
Instructor: Chinami Kobashi
Wednesday
Beginner: 12:10pm to 1:10pm
Fee: $30-35/month, $10/drop-in *Ask instructor for details
Registration: 604.307.3630 (Chinami Kobashi) or at any classes
Lesson: Basic steps and simple routine

Dancercise NY ダンササイズNY
Instructor: Chinami Kobashi
Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:30am
Fee: $8/drop-in, $60-75/10 lessons (Valid at all locations depend on expiry date)
*Ask instructor for details
Registration: 604.307.3630 (Chinami Kobashi) or dancercisenewyork@yahoo.ca
This is an enjoyable dance fitness class. Get fit while you learn exciting basic dance steps and exercise movements with romantic, lively music. Our course includes: warm-up, cardio(basic Latin dance steps), post-cardio cool down(slow dance steps),stretch and strength, relaxation
Ask your doctor if you have any medical issues such as heart problems, high blood pressure or osteoporosis.
Bring Yoga-mat or beach towel and water to drink.

NNM&HC Line dancing for beginners and intermediate ラインダンシング
Instructor: Joyce Oikawa Age : 13+
Fridays 10:00am to 11:45am
(10:00am: For Beginners additional lesson, 10:15am to 11:45am: Regular Lesson)
Sep 10 to Nov 19 (No class: Nov 12, 10 sessions)
Fee: $40/10 tickets (1 ticket/session), $5/drop-in (HST included)
Registration 604.777.7000 (NNHC)

HEALTH 健康

NNM&HC Reiki Sessions 霊気セッション
Healer: Parisa Alavi
Wednesday & Thursday 10am, 11:30am & 1pm
Fee: $17 / session (1hour) (HST included) Each session is private.
Reiki (pronounced “Ray-Key”) goes to where energy is blocked, or not moving, and invites movement on all levels-physical, emotional and mental. (“Blocked” energy often shows up as disease).
Registration: 604.777.7000, info@nikkeiplace.org (NNM&HC)

Jiriki-Seitai 自力整体法
Thursdays 10:00am to 11:15am
No Class on Nov 11
Registration: 604.448.8854 /jiriki-seitai@shaw.ca
Jiriki-Seitai is a way to correct the contortions of the body; loosen and relax stiff parts; contract the loose parts while getting natural energy from our own body and refreshing ourselves. We will work on removing and improving pains from the shoulder, back, etc. so can have a nice, healthy body, be refreshed and be in dialogue with our inner body. We will make sure that you are relaxed, refreshed and feel good after the lessons.

NNM&HC Meditation Class 瞑想教室
Instructor: Parisa Alavi
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10am, 12pm & 2pm
Fee: $6 / person (1 hour) (HST included)
Max. 9 people Advanced reservations required.
Registration: 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
The purpose of this class is to relax from a busy routine. Meditation is used as a technique to learn concentration and obtain a feeling of calm or peace. You learn simple breathing, which helps you improve your overall health. Meditation has been practised for over 5000 years, and is a state of concentration or intellectual exercise.

Yoga ヨガ
Instructor: Momoko Suzuki-Powles
Wednesdays 10:15am to 11:15am
Fee: $65 / 5 sessions (Drop-in fee: $16)
Senior: $60 / 5 sessions (Drop-in fee $14)
Registration 604.737.3601 (Momoko Suzuki-Powles)
For more info, please visit www.momokoyoga.com

Canadian Reiki Association 霊気
Host: Barbara Weston RT-CRA
1st Saturday 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6 & Dec 4
Fee: Admission by donation, $5 min.
For information call Barb Weston at 604.985.7302 or email barb@innerfocus.ca.
Come experience Reiki energy! Everyone is welcome and registration is not necessary.

EDUCATIONAL 教育

Eurhythmics (Music for Children) 親と子のリトミック幼児音楽教室
Instructor: Rieko Ishii & Mineko Uchihara
Age: 1 ½ to 3
Thursdays   Set 1: 10:30am to 11:15am
Set 2: 11:30am to 12:15pm
No class on Nov 11
Fee: $55 / 4 sessions ($18 / drop-in at instructor’s discretion)
Registration 604.219.1584 (Rieko Ishii) or rieko2@lintac.com

Taz Math Learning System タズ式算数
Instructor Dennis Tazumi
Age 6 to 17
Wednesdays 3:30pm to 6:30pm
No class on Sep 1 & Dec 22
Fee: $55/month
Registration 604.377.0955 (Dennis Tazumi) or dtaz@tazmath.com
More information: www.tazmath.com

Soroban (Abacus) そろばん
Instructor: Norie Ikoma (Ikoma Abacus learning, Inc.)
Ongoing, you can join anytime through the year.
Fridays  5pm to 7pm
For more information & registration: Norie Ikoma at 604.926.1940 (Tel/Fax), 778.233.7999 or nori@ikomaabacus.com, www.ikomaabacus.com

Kumon Math and Reading 公文
Instructor: Burnaby South – Edmonds Kumon Centre, Theo Witijono
Wednesday 4:30pm to 7pm
Saturday 12:30pm to 3pm
Kumon Math and English Reading Programs.
For information please call: 604.942.2558 or visit: www.kumon.com

MARTIAL ARTS 武道

Shito-Ryu Kobujutsu (Kobudo) Traditional Japanese/Okinawa Martial Art
糸東流古武術（沖縄伝統武術）
Chief Instructors: Marlon and Carole A’Hearn
NCCP Certified and NKA & KBC members
Age: Adults (14+)
Mondays: 6:30pm to 8pm
No class on Sep 6, Oct 11 & Nov 15
*Please check with Instructors for dates of available Saturday Classes (9:30am to 11:00am)
Please arrive earlier for your first class.
Fee: $50 per 4 classes. Drop-in fee: $15
We have spare weaponry on hand to begin practicing. Students will be expected to supply their own.
Registration: 604.789.7499 for info: kobudo@shitoryu.net
Health, self-defense, exercise, discover your inner power, have fun. Take part in the traditional martial art of weaponry. Learn the Bo (long staff), Sai (two-pronged fork), Tonfa (mill handle), and Kama (sickle).

Aikido 合気道
Instructor: Vancouver Shomonkai Aikido
Age: Adult (13+), Children (6-12)
Adults Class
Tuesday & Thursdays 7 pm to 9 pm
Saturdays  11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Children’s Class
Saturdays  11:30 am to 12:20 am
No class on Nov 11 & 18
Fee: Adult Class: $60 /month ($8 drop-in)
Children’s Class: $24 /4 classes *for children’s classes, consult instructor.
Registration: 604.222.0024 (Kiyota) or info@vancouveraikido.com
Aikido is a Japanese martial art anyone, regardless of age and gender, can enjoy and benefit from. Develop healthy body and mind, while studying traditional Japanese manners and customs. Students can start any time. Classes are ongoing.

Nikkei Karate 空手
Chief Instructor: Mert Horita
Assistant Instructor: Junya Yamamura
Teen/adult Classes
Mondays & Thursdays:  8pm to 9:30pm
Some Saturdays:  9:30am to 11am
Junior Classes (7-13)
Mondays & Thursdays:  7pm to 8pm
Some Saturdays:   9:30am to 11am
No class: Sep 6, Oct 11, Nov 11 & 18
Fee: under 19 yrs, $40/month, 19 yrs. and over, $50/month
Registration: Any Monday class or nikkeikarate@gmail.com
Please be advised there may be a waiting list for our popular Junior class
Learn the Power & Grace of Karate

Judo 柔道
Instructor: Ishikawa Judo Club
Adult class (13+)
Tuesdays  7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesdays or Fridays 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Children’s class (8-12)
Wednesdays or Fridays 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Please confirm the schedule with your instructor
Fee: $30 / month (kids class)
$40 / month (adult)
Registration 604.298.7300 (Takao Izumi) or ti7300@shaw.ca
Ongoing
Please join our judo club for fun, self-defence and tournaments.

NNM&HC Martial Gym 六合八法新体操
Instructor: Mario Lam
Tuesday:
Age: 9+
Intermediate 1: 4:30-6:00pm
Intermediate 2: 6pm-7:30pm
Advance: 7:30-9:00pm
Wednesday:
Age: 5+ or beginners
Beginners – early class: 3:30pm-4:45pm (Age: 5-6 year olds)
Beginners – late afternoon class: 4:45pm-6:00pm (Age: 7+ & beginners)
Fee: $40 per month (Wednesday class), $45 per month (Tuesday class) (HST included)
Registration: 604.435.8175 (Mario Lam) or visit www.MartialGym.info and www.menrg.com

The Martial Gym program at Nikkei Heritage Centre is a year-round program for both boys and girls starting from 5 years old and progressing all the way to adult. The program starts in the fall and ending the season with a performance in June.
Children love Martial Gym classes because they are fun and they learn lots of cool moves. Classes bring diversity from gymnastics and the practicality of martial arts into its programs. Children learn different rolls, jumps, obstacles, handstands, cartwheels, rope skipping and a wealth of other movement patterns so they run and react faster, have better control over their bodies than typical at their age. In Martial Gym, children do not just follow instructions but are encouraged to understand, be inquisitive, to participate and to be creative within a structured framework.

SENIORS PROGRAMS シニア

Seniors Health Taiso & Massage シニアのための健康体操とマッサージ
Instructor: Kay Fujishima
Age: 55+
Tuesdays 10:15am – 11:45am Ongoing
Fee: $12 / month ($4/ drop-in)
Registration 604.275.6387 (Kay Fujishima)
Please bring your own lunch if you plan to attend karaoke

Seniors Karaoke シニアのためのカラオケ
Instructor: Kay Fujishima
Age: 55+
Tuesdays 12:30pm – 3:45pm
Fee: $10 / month ($3.50 / drop-in) Ongoing
Registration 604.275.6387

Seniors Gateball シニアのためのゲート･ボール
Instructor: Kay Fujishima
Age: 55+
Thursdays 12pm – 4pm
Fee: $10 / month ($3 / drop-in) Ongoing
Registration 604.275.6387

WOMEN & INTERCULTURAL     異文化と女性

MOM Prenatal Class for Japanese Women MOM出産準備教室
Wednesday, 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm
July course (for those due dates are in 2010):  Jul 28, Aug 18, Sep 15 & Oct 13
Sep course (for those due dates are between Dec, 2010 and Jan, 2011): Sep 29, Oct 20, Nov 3 & Nov 24
*Recommend to finish all classes during the pregnancy between 20 and 36 weeks.
*New courses start every two months.
Fees: 1. $150 (4 classes includes text, one-time-home guidance after childbirth and breast-feeding tutorial     training)
2. $110 (4 classes includes text only)
Registration: momwestcanada@hotmail.com, 604.980.8539 or http://canadamom.babymilk.jp
*Limited 10 families/couples

MOM offers Japanese prenatal courses to learn pregnancy, childbirth, and basic knowledge for nursing in a series of 4 classes. For fully understandings and supports from husbands and families of the international marriage couples, we have an interpreter for people who don’t speak Japanese. You will eliminate the nervousness for pregnancy or labor and find new friends.

Class topics include lifestyle during pregnancy, the mechanisms of labour, breathing methods and pain relief massage using the Lamaze method, breast-feeding and breast care, postnatal lifestyle, care for the newborn babies. Home Guidance after childbirth and breast-feeding tutorial training are optional with a discount price.

Topics
Class 1: Basic mechanisms of pregnancy, physiologic and physical changes.  Early discovery of anything unusual happens to your body, nutrition and exercise (Jul 28 & Sep 29)
Class 2: The labour, breathing methods, and postnatal lifestyle. (Aug 18 & Oct 20)
Class 3: New born babies, bathing, baby care basics, growth process of babies and postpartum care. (Sep 15 & Nov 3)
Class 4: Breast-feeding and breast care, massage, questions and answers (Oct 13 & Nov 24)

Gladstone Japanese Language School グラッドストーン日本語学園

Please call the Gladstone Japanese Language School for more information at 604.515.0980.