Japanese Language Program for Adults
Cultural Classes
Students learn the language of modern Japan. Structured classes, in an informal setting, provide the opportunity for active participation and practice.
Programs
Ikebana - Ikenobo
Cultural Classes
Ikebana is the art of arranging flowers or plants to reflect their natural beauty.
Chado
Cultural Classes
Students will learn procedures for making tea as well as how to integrate the spirit of tea into their studies and daily lives.
Bunka Shishu
Cultural Classes
Bunka Shishu, Japanese “Needle Punch” embroidery, uses rayon lily thread combined with specific stitching techniques to create lovely pieces of art
Naginata
Martial Arts
Since 2003, the JCCC Naginata Club has instructed members in the art of the Naginata, or Japanese polearm.
Kyudo
Martial Arts
Kyudo literally means “the Way of the Bow” and is the Japanese martial art of archery.
Karate
Martial Arts
Shito-Ryu Itosu-Kai is one of the main karate styles from Japan. Like all martial arts, karate is physically and mentally demanding.
Jodo
Martial Arts
“The Way of the Staff”. Jodo, a Japanese art of the staff, is designed to defend against someone with a sword. Its spirit
