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Our SchoolBloomington ATA Martial Arts Academy is a family owned and operated martial arts school that specializes in giving each member of the family a place where they can grow individually while keeping family bonds strong. Our Training Programs are specially designed for each and every member of the family from 18 months to 80+.Our purpose is to empower all who desire to accomplish their goals by enabling each to achieve his or her potential. Our mission is to serve our members, their families, and our community by utilizing all of our skills and talents to help you or your child develop himself or herself in a healthy and progressive manor.The GoalsOur number one goal is that each of our students achieve their personal goals. For the fitness client these goals are very individual. Our trained staff can help you identify and achieve your goals. For the Martial Arts Student it usually means achieving their Black Belt! Our entire program is designed so that our students can and will achieve their personal best and earn this “very special” rank. They can defend themselves with great skill but, more importantly they know how to avoid negative situations before the use of physical force is required. They continue to improve their abilities and knowledge. They have also developed the indomitable spirit to accomplish anything. They know how to set and achieve goals. They have become good students and leaders. They know when to follow and when to lead. They can work as a team while succeeding as individuals. They win with integrity and humility. They know that failure is just a stepping stone to success. They can focus on a specific while at the same time be aware of their surroundings. They are self-disciplined in a healthy way. They are self-confident in a positive manner. They are their best today knowing they will be even better tomorrow!The Martial Arts is a tremendous tool for training, changing and developing self control in yourself or your children. We believe the highest goal of the true Martial Artist is to stop the fight before it begins. Teaching students how to be self-disciplined, self-controlled, self-confident and giving them the skills to defend themselves both physically and mentally are the best weapons against violence. Everyone, especially children, should learn and practice these skills. Through many years of development our programs are designed to specifically integrate “principle based” personal life-skills lessons into our Martial Arts training. These skills empowers one to become and achieve all they choice to be and do. This is especially important in helping children develop into healthy, happy and productive adults.
Bloomington ATA Martial Arts Academy is a family owned and operated martial arts school that specializes in giving each member of the family a place where they can grow individually while keeping family bonds strong. Our Training Programs are specially designed for each and every member of the family from 18 months to 80+.Our purpose is to empower all who desire to accomplish their goals by enabling each to achieve his or her potential. Our mission is to serve our members, their families, and our community by utilizing all of our skills and talents to help you or your child develop himself or herself in a healthy and progressive manor.
Chartered in 1947, the Bloomington Board of REALTORS® maintains affiliations with the National and Indiana Associations of REALTORS®, and the many institutes, societies and councils that offer professional accreditation to its members. The Board and its members maintain at the core of their activities the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, the first of its kind among professional trade associations. Bloomington Board of REALTORS® includes nearly 400 REALTOR® members, including real estate brokers, agents, and appraisers, and another 50 affiliate members who provide services to the real estate community. Bloomington Board of REALTORS® is the sole shareholder of its two subsidiary companies, Bloomington MLS, Inc. and BBOR Publications, Inc.
A group of local musicians, patterned after a British brass band. We play symphonic and popular music band music at a wide variety of community events.To request an appearance at your event, or to join this group, please contact us today.
The Bujinkan Martial Arts were developed by the legendary ninja and samurai of Japan, The Bujinkan continues on in the 21st Century under the guidance of Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, thirty-fourth Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninpo.The International Bujinkan Dojo is led by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, who lives and trains in Noda City, Japan. He actively teaches at the Budokan in Tokyo and at the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Noda. Hatsumi Sensei is recognized as one of the premiere martial artists of today and is well known throughout the world.Hatsumi Sensei’s organization is called “Bujinkan Dojo” (The Divine Warrior God’s Place for Training). The name of our style is now generally known as “Budo Taijutsu.” Budo Taijutsu is a traditional Japanese kobudo martial art with a history that spans well over a thousand years.The Bloomington Bujinkan Dojo’s main focus is to accurately convey the teachings of Masaaki Hatsumi – 34th Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu. Training is led by Lance Garrison, Shodan.
We are a non-denominational organization providing free para-professional counseling; individual counseling, support groups, educational seminars,and work shops in the following areas: abuse(drug, alcohol, sexual, emotional, spiritual) divorce, co-dependency, martial, parenting, grief(loss of child, family member, job loss, illness, etc),self-esteem, and depression. We also provide Bible studies,and prayer groups. We provide out reach services to the women of the Monroe County Corrections Facility; weekly Bible studies, support groups, drug/alcohol educational programs, transitionalplacement assistance,and an ongoing 12step program.We are funded completely by donations from individuals, local churches,community and area businesses. We are staffed by volunteers from a wide variety of church affiliations.
The Bloomington Community Band is a 501(c)3 charitable organization supported by dues, voluntary contributions from members and friends, and special fundraising events.
Imagine a public fruit orchard for everyone to enjoy! Be part of this visionary project! Help plan, plant, maintain, and (eventually) harvest Bloomington’s first Community Orchard.The orchard will contribute to Bloomingtons food security, inspire joyful community engagement, and educate citizens while making sustainability delicious.
The Bloomington Creative Glass Center is a nonprofit organization committed to bringing affordable, high quality education about glass to people in southern Indiana. It is open to any and all who have an interest in hot glass, regardless of age or experience
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