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AWC Glance 8-11-12
Aug 11, 2012 (The Sun - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Kendo martial art classes offered at AWC
Arizona Western College will begin offering Kendo, a Japanese martial art, beginning in September.
The classes will take place on Fridays from Sept. 7 through November in the AWC Gym room 115 on the main campus.
Classes will take place Sept. 7 through Oct. 12 from 10:05 to 11:05 a.m. and again from Oct. 19 to Nov. 9 from 8:55 a.m. to 9:55 a.m.
"Kendo, which means 'way of the sword,' is a traditional, popular sport in Japan, and is of samurai origin. The focus of the course will be on the basic technical and mental skills associated with the discipline of Kendo. Emphasis will be placed on physical conditioning, mental discipline and self-awareness," stated AWC. "It is a fun course, and people ages 14 and up of all fitness levels are welcome as long as they are in reasonable good health. The purchase of a Shinai, a weapon that represents a Japanese sword and is used for practice and competition in Kendo, is required."
Contact Kendo instructor Francisco Villa at francisco.villa@nau.edu for information on how to order the equipment.
The fee for the course is $59, which does not include the cost of the Shinai.
Students can register in person or by mail at 1351 South Redondo Center Drive, Yuma, AZ 85365, checks should be made payable to Arizona Western College. They may register and pay by phone at 317-6150. Or they may register by fax at 317-7023, by e-mail at ContinuingEd@azwestern.edu or through the Continuing Education Web site at www.azwestern.edu/ContinuingEd where a registration form is available for download.
Twinklers, Young String Ambassadors and Orchestra Courses held at AWC
Students ranging in age from 5 to adults have the opportunity to enroll in music programs through AWC's Continuing Education Department. Programs afford students the opportunity to play instruments including violin, viola, cello and bass in various public performances.
The Twinklers Introductory Course, Young String Ambassadors and Orchestra Levels 1, 2 and 3 will all be held in the evenings at Cibola High School, 4100 W. 20th St. in Yuma from September through December 2012.
The Twinklers Introductory Course, suggested but not limited to students age 5 through 13, will teach kids about musical terms, instrument parts, proper posture, ear training and memorization.
The Young String Ambassadors, a continuation of the Twinklers class, is also suggested but not limited to ages 5 through 13. Children will be instructed on more advanced musical terms, notation, and rhythms than in the Twinklers course.
Orchestra Level 1, 2 and 3 are suggested for students 9 years of age through the adult level and progress in difficulty based on the level.
Twinklers will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 11, 18 and 25; Oct. 2, 16 and 23; Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27; and Dec. 4 and 11.
Young String Ambassadors will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 11, 18 and 25; Oct. 2, 16 and 23; Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27; and Dec. 4 and 11.
Orchestra Level classes will meet on Sept. 10, 17 and 24; Oct. 1, 15 and 22; Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26; and Dec. 3 and 10, with Level 1 from 6-7 p.m., Level 2 from 7-8 p.m., and Level 3 from 8-9 p.m.
Students can register in person or by mail at 1351 S. Redondo Center Drive, Yuma, AZ 85365, checks should be made payable to Arizona Western College. They may register and pay by phone at 317-6150. Or they may register by fax at 317-7023, by e-mail at ContinuingEd@azwestern.edu or through the Continuing Education Web site at www.azwestern.edu/ContinuingEd where a registration form is available for download.
For more information contact Carmen Madero coordinator of enrollment services for Continuing Education at Carmen.Madero@azwestern.edu or at 317-6186.
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