News

CHILDREN'S AIKIDO CLASSES

2012-05-15T02:42:51Z

Bushin Dojo will now accept students between the ages of 7 and 13 years for their children's class. Classes will not only focus on martial technique using aikido principles, but will also focus on mental discipline, self motivation, self confidence, self-esteem, etiquette and manners. Martial arts training is also a good way for children to also learn coordination and balance which helps prevent injuries should they also participate in sports. The confidence and self discipline they develop will help with school work and may improve grades. Most of all, children who participate in martial arts can learn to defend themselves against school bullying and child predators. Anyone interested in our program please contact Erwin Ricafort at emricafort@aol.com. He can also be reached on his cell phone at 615.496.7173.

Cherry Blossom Festival Demonstration

2012-03-14T05:16:50Z

Please come join us at this year's Cherry Blossom Festival in downtown Nashville's Public Square. It is right next to the Metro Courthouse off of Union Avenue. The dojo will have a booth where anyone can come and visit us. We will also be demonstrating at 12:00pm. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nashville-Cherry-Blossom-Festival/324653949587?sk=wall&filter=1

KYU TESTING

2012-03-05T05:07:39Z

Congratulations to the following students for their promotions!

Matt S. - Shodan

Colleen H. - Sankyu

David M. - Sankyu

Max G. - Rokkyu

Kyu Testing

2011-12-30T05:23:02Z

Belated congratulations to John who was promoted to 6th kyu back in October and also to Colleen who was promoted to 5th kyu the same day. Both showed surprisingly advanced skills for the level to which they were promoted. Way to go!

Holiday Schedule Part II

2011-12-30T05:19:40Z

There will be class on Saturday December 31 same time as always ... 10:00am to 12:00pm See you there!

Holiday Schedule

2011-12-23T04:42:44Z

There will be no class on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2011. Classes will resume on Monday, December 26, 2011. Happy Holidays to you all!

Kyu Testing

2011-07-31T02:43:26Z

Congratulations to David and Goran who were promoted today to Yonkyu and Rokkyu respectively! Both students dislpayed a great knowledge of the art for their level of training.

Kyu Testing

2011-04-12T04:10:45Z

Congratulations to Kendrick and Will in their promotion to Rokkyu and Nikkyu respectively. Both passed their examinations last April 2, 2011 with flying colors.

Thank you

2010-08-16T06:19:05Z

A special thanks to everyone who got together to celebrate Sensei receiving Sixth Dan.
Although some could not attend it was a great opportunity for the students to get to
talk off the mat and get to know each other better.

It was nice to have Sifu (Chuck Gross), Pam and Molly there. It was a special night for everyone.
The incredible cake Robin made for the occasion was breathtaking. Sensei was unhappy that there
were too many of us to sit at the same table but no one was made to feel left out of the festivities.
Obviously it's simply impossible to seat that many people in the same room.

We all enjoy the family we're a part of and look forward to any off mat time we get to spend together.
Again, thank you to everyone who made the night special.

Congratulations Sensei!

"I am thankful for the guidance I continue to receive from the Budoka around me.
I couldn't be enjoying this journey without them." Kevin Sparkman Sensei

"Don't quit, don't die, be discerning."

"No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up."