NEW WEEKEND CLASSES

Japan House wishes you a Happy New Year and invites you to celebrate January with us as International Quality of Life Month. This first month of the year symbolizes a new beginning and is a great time to reflect on the value of your life and its purpose.

In recognition of International Quality of Life Month, starting January 7, 2012, Japan House will offer weekend classes that are intended to uplift your body, mind, and spirit. You may attend beginning yoga practice on Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Introductory non-violent aikido self-defense class follows at noon. The walk-in fee is only $10 per session. Join us and fulfill your potentials.

 

YOGA CLASS RESCHEDULING

For Tuesday, October 18, 2011, the evening yoga class has been rescheduled for 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

 

Japan House will be closed on September 5, 2011, in celebration of Labor Day.

 

SHIATSU – LIE DOWN AND ENJOY

Shiatsu is a form of bodywork that is based in traditional Chinese medicine but is a Japanese style of massage. The word “shiatsu” means “finger pressure.” It involves putting pressure on specific spots on an energy channel to increase energy flow through that meridian much like acupuncture but without the use needles.

The benefits of a shiatsu session include the same ones found in other forms of bodywork — deep relaxation, stress relief, more muscular flexibility, and increased energy and stamina. Because shiatsu balances the body systems, however, its effects can be more comprehensive and can last longer.

A fifty-minute session at Japan House, including aromatherapy, costs $85.

 

JAPAN HOUSE HOSTS FREE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS FOR WOMEN

On Saturday, July 30, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Japan House will host the first in its free-to-the-public “Saturday Showcase” series, which will be held on the last Saturday of every month. Japan House is Atlanta’s newest cultural, fitness, wellness center, offering classes in the traditional martial arts of Aikido, Jujutsu, Kempo Karate, and Tai Chi, as well as Qigong, Yoga, and Shiastsu Massage Therapy. The martial art of Aikido will be featured at the workshop, and the subject of the class will be Self Defense for Women.

Reading today’s headlines, many women feel they are at higher risk for becoming victims of attack and would like to learn a martial art for self-defense purposes. While not everyone is dedicated to long-term training, an intensive seminar can provide the necessary knowledge that can potentially save a woman’s life. Self Defense for Women is designed to teach practical and easy-to-remember basic techniques.

The instruction will be at no cost. A $5.00 donation is requested to cover the cost of refreshments. Registration is from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Class starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. Participants are asked to wear comfortable workout clothing. Students need not have received prior martial arts training, and the workshop is open to men and women of all ages. Because class size is limited, reservations are encouraged. Please visit http://www.japanhouseatl.com to call or email for reservation, directions, and further information.

 

JAPAN HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 4, 2011 IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

 

YOGA CLASS CANCELLED ON JUNE 21, 2001 AT 6:00 P.M. DUE TO BUSINESS RECEPTION

 

$20 JUNE DEAL IS STILL AVAILABLE

For June only, just $20 will entitle you to unlimited private instruction in the non-violent, self-defense martial art of aikido at Japan House. We are currently enrolling beginners, so now is an excellent time to come in. Please make reservation at least one day in advance.

 

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atlanta, Georgia, June 13, 2011

Japan House Hosts Business Networking Reception, Sponsored by Brookhaven Chamblee Homeowners and Neighborhood Business Alliance

Event: Business-to-Business Networking Reception
Sponsor: Brookhaven Chamblee Homeowners and Neighborhood Business Alliance
Date: Tuesday Evening, June 21, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Japan House, A Cultural, Fitness, Wellness Center
Street Address: 1940 Briarwood Court NE, Atlanta Georgia 30329 (rear entry)
Web Address: http://www.japanhouseatl.com
Invitees: Business Owners and the Public
Refreshments: Free Food and Natural Beverages
Entertainment: Free Music, Chair Massages, and “Up-Close” Martial Arts
Guest Speaker: Leonardo McClarty, President, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

Japan House is Atlanta’s newest cultural, fitness, wellness center. It offers classes in traditional martial arts, featuring Aikido, Kempo Karate, Jujutsu, and Tai Chi. Wellness programs include Qigong, Yoga, and Shiatsu therapy. Childcare is available onsite at Atlanta Kids Zone.

Brookhaven Chamblee Homeowners and Neighborhood Business Alliance is a community non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote the area of the City of Atlanta from Lennox Square to DeKalb County to the City of Chamblee. The Alliance goals are to promote home ownership and business development in the Brookhaven-Chamblee area as a place to live, to work, to socialize, and to invest.

Please RSVP by June 18, 2011, at mailto:genebhna09@gmail.com or call
Mr. Kevin G. Hughley at 404-424-5141.

Vincent J. McGraw
Founder and CEO, Japan House
404-592-5173
mailto:vin@japanhouseatl.com

 

THE BENEFITS OF SHIATSU THERAPY

Japan House believes that Shiatsu massage has many therapeutic benefits.  It is very effective in treating stress, which results from insomnia, headaches, anxiety, minor depression, fatigue, and worry.  The gentle touch and mild joint manipulation helps to calm the nervous system, stimulate immune functions, release held tension, and improve digestion.  Shiatsu applies traditional Asian theories of body-and-mind coordination rather than just addressing the symptoms. It leads to gradual reduction of emotional and physical disturbances, improved self-awareness, and sense of well-being.