Classes at the Hakalau Jodo Mission
Art Classes for Adults
Group and Private Art Classes available with flexible scheduling, all ages welcome:
Tai Chi
Calm the Mind
Strengthen the Body Activate Internal Energy |
Our instructor, Sifu Slade Shim, began his practice of Traditional Yang Style Tajiquan under Peter Tam Hoy in 1991. He will teach us the discipline and the forms of this centuries old practice.
In advance of your first class, please:
Time: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Cost: $15 per session, or $12 per session if the entire month is paid for in advance. Bring water and a hat. Some of the practice may be outside. |
Practice Yoga
“Practice means choosing, applying the effort, and doing those actions that bring a stable a tranquil state…When this practice is done for a long time, and with sincere devotion, then the practice becomes a firmly rooted, stable and solid foundation.” Yoga Sutras 1.13-14
Props are available to borrow. If using your own props, bring a mat, strap, 2 blankets, 2 blocks. Questions? Contact Alison at 808-825-7856 or by email: alison@mahanahouse.com. |
Classes focus on safe and active stretching and lengthening of muscles to improve flexibility as well as increasing range of motion throughout the body. Classes are suitable for beginners and for all degrees of flexibility.
Instructor Alison Simpson is a graduate Purna Yoga College at the 200 Hour Foundation Level. In January 2020 she completed training with Jennifer Weinert of Purna Yoga Hilo and has studied with Jennifer for three years. She is certified with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200). In advance of your first class, please:
Days/Times:
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Karate Program for Kids, ages 4-6 and 7-12 years
Sensei Patricia Taniguchi. Photo courtesy of Patricia Taniguchi.
BENEFITS OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KARATE
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Our instructor, Patricia Taniguchi, began her training in Shito-ryu karate at the age of 15 and earned her black belt at the age of 19. She now holds a 4th degree black belt, and served as the head instructor of the Seto Branch of the Japan Karate Organization from many years. She is affiliated with the International Goju Karate Association.
Students are expected to attend classes two times each week, on Wednesdays and Fridays according to the schedule below. Saturday classes may be added when preparing for a competition.
Cost: $10 per class or $60 per month.
In advance of your first class, please reserve your space with Patricia Taniguchi: WKA.hakalau@gmail.com. |
Bon Dance Practice
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Get ready for next year's
Bon Dance... 
Bon Dance at the Hakalau Jodo Mission, August 20, 2022. Photo courtesy of Julie Goettsch.
...by learning to dance!
Photo courtesy of Susan Forbes.
Learn some Japanese culture, learn some dances that are "standards", danced at various temples throughout the summer...Just jump in and copy Sensei Jane or someone who knows.
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Join us!
Our instructors, Odori Sensei Jane Heit and her Tsukikage Bon Odorikai (Moonlight Dance Club) assistants, teach both traditional and new bon dances. Some of the traditional dances highlight the experience of early Japanese plantation workers. Great exercise, graceful movements, and fun! Place: Hakalau Jodo Mission Social Hall Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month Exceptions, if any, noted below:
Cost: Donation ($5- $10 recommended) Bring water! Questions? Contact Sensei Jane Heit at bonqueen@gmail.com. 
Photo courtesy of Ken Forbes.
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In the Community...
Hakalau Farmers Market
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Date: Tuesday afternoons
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Place: Temporary location until permanent home is established: Hakalau Veterans Park
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Community Service:
Reviving Hakalau School
& Cemetery Stewardship
May we continue to work together, honoring our commitments and vows to be of service, adjusting and adapting to whatever is required to live respectfully and in harmony with the times. Social distancing is honored and respected. Everyone works on their own, and Thai lunch is take-home/take-out.
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Contact Akiko Masuda <msakiko@hawaii.rr.com to sign up to work.
Need a head count for lunch. Luckana, Im, Ubon and Dao, our Thai angels, prepare extraordinary food, made with aloha and caring. We began cleaning up the grounds of Hakalau School in April 2015, and we continue every month on the second Sunday of the month. Our vision is the creation of the Hakalau Learning Center. |
Green Team Lunch, February 2022.
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Date: Second Sunday of the Month:
Place: Hakalau School Attire: Come dressed, fully covered, gloves and hat. Bring Tools: Weed whackers, rakes, lawn mowers, machetes, scythes, pruners, etc. Unload your tools at Hakalau School and then park at the Hakalau Park. Be ready to work!!! BRING WATER! ENJOY LUNCH! 
Green Team enjoying lunch. Photo courtesy of Odysseus.
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2nd Sunday Green Team, June 13, 2021, Photo courtesy of Odysseus.
Photo of Hakalau School after the Green Team labored. Photo courtesy of Easten Tanimoto.
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Our vision is legislation to prevent the bulldozing & building upon the graves of immigrants...AND to have these cemeteries maintained by the closest nearby community.
We clean 2 cemeteries each month: O’okala and Kukuihaele. Times vary slightly month to month, depending on which cemetery needs more work Akiko will share this information with you. Date: Fourth Sunday of the Month: February 26th March 26th April 23rd Time: 9:45 a.m. Meet at 30 Mile Marker, Hwy 19. Gravel parking area. 10:00 a.m. pule 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – O’okala 11-1 2nd group travel to Kukuihaele with Marcus & Shigeko 1:30 all gather for Lunch at O’okala. Let Akiko know if you are coming. Need head count for lunch. msakiko@hawaii.rr.com If you are coming, we ask that you commit to stay the entire time. |
Cemetery stewards at Kukuihaele
O`okala, photo courtesy of Easten Tanimoto.
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Yoga in the DOJO at
Akiko’s Buddhist Bed & Breakfast
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Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 Leader: Monsi Place: Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast Call to sign up. 963-6422 Class size: 11 limit Mats, blocks, bolsters, blanket, straps provided. |
Photo courtesy of Susan Forbes
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Hakalau Jodo Mission Services
Naijin and altar decorated for O-Bon 2022. Photo courtesy of Julie Goettsch.
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