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Dedicated to the Martial Arts
Known simply as "The Dojo" when we first opened in 1988, Best Martial Arts Institute has since established itself as
a respected part of the Eugene / Springfield, Oregon community. Under the guidance of Sensei Alan Best, the institute offers
training programs in a variety of disciplines for martial artists of all skill levels. From hosting seminars with world-renowned
masters, to holding sleepovers for kids; Best Martial Arts Institute is a place where teachers and dedicated students pursue the
martial arts with a passion. We train with intensity, sincerity, humility, joy, and a bit of humor to lighten the way.
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Move Update
- The move is scheduled to happen as posted, the 24th and 25th. That’s
this weekend!
- However, we need a bit more time before we’re ready to train in the
new space. That means that classes will be held at our beautiful
churchill facility until further notice.
- The address is 2101 Bailey Hill Road, and if you’re lucky, your class might head over to the park
across the street.
- Show up at the churchill dojo to find out where you’ll be practicing.
Because of the size of the facility, it’s okay to wear your gi to and
from class, and bring shoes in case you end up outside!
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Two Locations in Eugene
Our schools pay respect to the traditions of the martial arts with their
simple, elegant, Japanese-inspired design. The main school, in downtown
Eugene, is a fully-equipped two-story, 6,000 square foot training facility
with three matted training rooms, viewing areas, dressing rooms, warm-up
areas, and showers. The Churchill Plaza school is an artistically designed
facility with a viewing area, dressing rooms, and a large matted training
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A Thorough Study of the Martial Arts
Sensei Best trained for six years as an apprentice under Shigeki
Umemoto, the founder of Toushi Kan Karate, and holds black belts in five
different martial arts. "Whatever your opponent's specialty is, be better at
it than he is," Mr. Umemoto used to say. With that attitude in mind, Sensei Best created an institute for
martial arts training. Inside our dojo you can find
dedicated students pursuing the arts of karate, taekwondo, hapkido, judo,
aikido, iaido, kendo, and systema.
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| Calendar of Events |
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Current schedule (PDF) |
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| 2010 |
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Jun 1
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Remodeling is taking place on our NEW dojo at 795 Almaden Street in Eugene.
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Jul 6
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Our summer schedule begins.
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Jul 26
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ALL classes begin meeting at the Churchill dojo until final work is done on the Almaden dojo. We apologize for the delay, but there have been many unexpected challenges to get it ready. Come at your regular times. We will do some training outdoors, so wear shoes to train in!
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Jul 30
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Aug 1
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BMAI Outdoor Training & Campout - Shihan Dennis Dallas is the guest instructor. (Info/Schedule) (Sushi Dinner)
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Sep 4
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Sep 6
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Closed for Labor Day Weekend
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Oct 15
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Oct 17
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Aikido Seminar with Frank Doran, Shihan at Aikido Northwest (Milwaukie, Oregon)
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Nov 25
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Nov 28
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Closed for Thanksgiving Break
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| Dojo News |
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June 2010
After 22 fabulous years on WIllamette Street, BMAI is moving into a new home at the end of July!
We will have a much bigger training floor, a huge parking lot, and, basically, an even better dojo than we already have.
It will be a very exciting move, but a sad farewell to our dojo family home. Don't worry, all the wonderful memories will be packed in the truck and taken with us!
Our new home?
795 Almaden Street.
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Russian Systema Study Group (PDF) |
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Archive of past articles |
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