News and Events at the Defense Arts Center
Huntington (State) Beach: Saturday August 19th 2023
Training 6:30 – 8:00 PM (ish)
Hang out afterwards.
Free Introductory Wing Chun Class
with Sifu Stanley Tang
Saturday, May 27th, 2023, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Teens & Adults, athletic attire
Going forward classes will be ongoing.
A second class will be added.
Class times may be adjusted.
Self-Defense Seminar with Dan Taylor
Saturday February 25 th ‘23, 11 – 1:00 pm
Youth (10 +), Teens and Adults
Fee: $25.00 (Students of hosting dojo: $15.00) - cash only please
Saturday, January 28th 7:30 AM – 11:00ish AM
Higginbotham Park: 600 Mt. Carmel Dr. Claremont, 91711
First day of class: Sunday, March 8th
(depending on the turnout more days to come)
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Defense Arts Center – 1842 W. 11th st. Unit D, Upland
All are welcome to participate. (Please tell your friends)
Class fee: $75.00 for training one time per week (Sundays)
$125.00 for training two or more times per week (TBA)
Set the tone for the New Year by bringing out your best Karate spirit!
“Misogi” is a Japanese purification ritual. Traditionally, one stands under an ice-cold waterfall.
We will make do with a rigorous practice. Please join us!
All ages and ranks welcome.
Thursday, January 30, 7-8:30 PM
Now Taking Signups!
Shihan Ty Aponte will begin teaching two new classes during the daytime on weekdays:
Karate for Breakfast:
(Self Defense Workout)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7-8 AM
Adults - beginner to advanced
Start your morning with an invigorating workout that builds
strength, stamina, and flexibility while teaching basic self-defense techniques.
Karate for Lunch
(Self Defense Workout)
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-1 PM
Adults - beginner to advanced
Make the most of your lunch hour with a workout designed
to revitalize you while reinforcing karate basics and self-defense techniques.
Class fees: $70 per month for one class/week, $120 per month for 2+ classes/week
Class schedule may change if other times work better for a majority of interested students.
Beginning Qi Gong
The class will go over the Fundamental Wei Tuo Qi Gong form, aka the 8 Minute Drill. It is designed to be simple in movement, yet extensive in benefits of health, strength and much more. It has stretches, simple standing meditation and movements. It has 6 sections, each with specific goals. We will not only go over the movements, but also the understanding necessary to maximize the practice. It is great for people of all ages and all interests.
FREE Sparring Strategies Workshop
Saturday September 14th 2019
11: 00 am - 1:00 pm
Guest Instructor: Sensei Jason Serrano 4th DAN
The founder of USKL and former instructor, Shihan Dean Pickard, gave an lecture on the connections between meditation, health, and martial arts at a gathering at the Seaside Shotokan dojo in Playa Del Rey on November 5, 2016. You can visit Shihan Pickard’s biography page here and you can download the slides from his presentation here.
We are happy to announce that the Defense Arts Center has relocated and is partnering with the Fitness Results Gym on 1842 West 11th Street, #G&H in Upland, California.
This new location is just 5 minutes away from our prior dojo on Foothill Boulevard.
All martial arts classes will resume training as of the first week of November at this new and beautiful location.
Fitness Results Gym website with Google Map and virtual tour.
For additional information or questions feel free to call Sense Ty Aponte at 951-204-0341.
When: Saturdays
Where: Claremont Memorial Park (North-East side)
840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont 91711
(Between Indian Hill Blvd and Yale)
When: 10:00 - 11:30 AM workout. Picnic afterward.
Who: Everyone - and their cousins! All ranks, all styles (do your own thing), all age groups.
Healing Taiji (Tai Chi) class focuses on healing & nurturing the qi of the body; while it gently builds the physical body from inside out — mind, emotion, & spirit.
Taking registration now for classes beginning Tuesday March-6-2018 & onward
Current class schedules are Tuesday & Thursday: 9 — 10 AM
Class fees are $70/month for 1 class/week and $110/month for 2 classes/week
If you are interested in other class times/days, please let us know; and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule
Kin (909) 948-1288
kinerqi@gmail.com
www.taijiat.com
a BUDO tradition that goes back hundreds of years: An early morning activity to celebrate a new year of training together, to reignite our passion for life, good health, and the martial arts, to improve our skills, to set goals, and to look forward to the journey.
Candidates for promotion demonstrated and performed their karate kihon (basics), and kata (forms) with confidence and spirit. Each were pushed and performed well under pressure. We are very proud of your achievement and welcome you to your new ranks.
A FREE seminar on Holistic Health and Healing
Saturday January 20th, 2018
at the DAC
2:30 - 4 PM
Presented by Kin
Classes at DAC are planned, schedule TBA
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH
6:30 – 8:30 AM
Welcome a new year of training with the sunrise
Dojo members are invited to meet at Claremont Hills Wilderness Park to share their enthusiasm for karatedo, enjoy the natural beauty of the region, and celebrate the new year together!
Dojo Holiday Schedule
The dojo will be closed Dec. 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st, Jan. 1st for the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.
Karate testing
Week of Dec. 17th - 30th, (all ranks under black belt)
Free Escrima Footwork Seminar
Sat. Dec 30th 2017, 11:00 AM -12:30,
Sensei Edwin Alonzo (ranked in Filipino Escrima (stick fighting) and Shotokan Karatedo 3rd degree BB) will share his Escrima footwork and teach you how to apply it to your sparring. All ages and ranks green belt through black belt are welcome.
Side Note: Karate Testing will still be available (off to the side) for those that still need to test.
Gasshuku to Welcome the New Year!
(Shotokan karate special spirit training)
When & Where - TBA
Help Wanted
Help us find more qualified instructors to offer classes during non-peak dojo hours.
We are looking for experienced teachers of other martial arts and other healthy physical pursuits, such as boot camp, cross-fit, Tai Chi, dance, Zumba, yoga, etc.
Contact Ty Aponte (951) 204-0341
Thank You
A special thank you to all of our DAC staff and instructors for your unselfish dedication of time and effort in helping us to continue to pass on the BUDO spirit of traditional martial arts.
Students: if you feel that you or the life of your family member/s, have benefited from the training and it has made a difference please take a moment to share with others and help promote this dojo with all the good and positivism it represents and encourage your friends, family members or acquaintances to try a free trial month of training in any martial art offered at our dojo. Any existing member that brings in someone new (that signs up on a monthly pay program) will receive one month of free training!
Sensei Ty Aponte
951 204-0341
Shihan Aponte will begin teaching two new classes during the daytime on weekdays:
Karate for Breakfast:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7-8 AM (call first: 909-981-6368)
Start your morning with an invigorating workout that builds strength, stamina, and flexibility while teaching basic self-defense techniques.
Karate for Lunch:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-12:45 PM (call first: 909-981-6368)
Make the most of your lunch hour with a workout designed to revitalize you while reinforcing karate basics and self-defense techniques.
Class fees: $70 per month for one class/week,
$110 per month for 2+ classes/week
Class schedule may change if other times work better for a majority of interested students.
The Defense Arts Center is currently open to
sharing its beautiful workout space!
Experienced teachers of other martial arts and other healthy physical pursuits, such as boot camp, cross-fit, dance, Zumba, and yoga, please contact us for more information.
Class schedules and times are flexible.
Saturday September 23rd 2017, 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
Huntington State Beach
Near Life Guard Station # 14
21601 Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Conducted by Sensei Dave Blair with guest instructors in attendance
Saturday, December 30th, 2023 from 11:00 - 1:30 pm-ish
Defense Arts Center Dojo