Aikido
Aikido (Japanese: 合気道? Hepburn: aikidō) [aikiꜜdoː] is a modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying (with) life energy"[1] or as "the way of harmonious spirit".[2] Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury.[3][4]
Aikido techniques consist of entering and turning movements that redirect the momentum of an opponent's attack, and a throw or joint lock that terminates the technique.[5]
Aikido derives mainly from the martial art of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu, but began to diverge from it in the late 1920s, partly due to Ueshiba's involvement with the Ōmoto-kyō religion. Ueshiba's early students' documents bear the term aiki-jūjutsu.[6]
Ueshiba's senior students have different approaches to aikido, depending partly on when they studied with him. Today aikido is found all over the world in a number of styles, with broad ranges of interpretation and emphasis. However, they all share techniques formulated by Ueshiba and most have concern for the well-being of the attacker.
Category: Physical Fitness, Sports - Adult, Fitness Centers
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: M - F: 1145am; T, Th: 1700; Sat: 1000
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: 0
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Annual International Friendship Race
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2K Parent and Child Runs
Category: Physical Fitness, Other Recreation Resources, Fitness Centers
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: SOFA Members and Local Nationals
Where: Sagami Depot
Cost: 0.0000
Phone: 315-263-4664; 046-407-4664
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Army Wellness Center
Army Wellness Center promote enhanced and sustained healthy lifestyles to improve the overall well being of soldiers and family members through integrated and standardized programs and services. Core programs are health assessment review, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, stress management, general wellness and tobacco education
Category: Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Sleep, Stress Management, Tobacco Cessation, Weight Management
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Status of Forces Agreement Members
When: M-F: 0730-1600; closed lunch: 1215-1315
Where: Building 680; Camp Zama, Japan
Cost: 0
Phone: 315-263-4073 ; 046-407-4073
Resource Provider: Wellness Center
Last Updated: 6/26/2017
Bootcamp
A fitness boot camp is a type of group physical training program conducted by gyms, personal trainers, and former military personnel. These programs are designed to build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals over a 1-hour period of time.[citation needed]
Category: Fitness Centers, Sports - Adult, Physical Fitness
Population: Family Members
When: M,W,F: 0900
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: 0
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Boxing
Fun Interactive way to work out thru boxing
Category: Physical Fitness, Sports - Youth, Fitness Centers
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: 18 and up
When: Tues: 1730
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: 3
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 6/19/2017
Brazilian Jujitsu
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Romulo Barral (bottom) at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Long Beach, California, attempts a triangle choke.
Romulo Barral (bottom) at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Long Beach, California, attempts a triangle choke.
Also known as
BJJ, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, GJJ, Jiu-Jitsu
Focus
Grappling
Hardness
Full-contact
Country of origin
Brazil
Famous practitioners
See: List of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners
Parenthood
Kodokan Judo,[1] Kano Jujutsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (/dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː/; Portuguese: [ˈʒiw ˈʒitsu], [ˈʒu ˈʒitsu], [dʒiˈu dʒiˈtsu]) (BJJ; Portuguese: jiu-jitsu brasileiro) is a martial art, combat sport system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was formed from Kodokan judo ground fighting (newaza) fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals including Takeo Yano, Mitsuyo Maeda and Soshihiro Satake. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experiments, practices, and adaptation of judo through Carlos and Helio Gracie (who passed their knowledge on to their extended family) as well as other instructors who were students of Maeda, such as Luiz Franca.[2]
Category: Fitness Centers, Sports - Adult, Physical Fitness
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: 18 and up
When: M: 1700; Tues; Th: 1200
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: 0
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Cherry Blossom 5K
Annual Run conducted first Saturday of April. Open to SOFA Members and Local Nationals.
Category: Fitness Centers, Other Recreation Resources, Physical Fitness
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: SOFA and Local Nationals
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: 20
Phone: 315-263-7980; 046-407-7980
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 6/12/2017
Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry Blossom Festival is open annually the first weekend in April. This is an on-post event that allows the local Japanese community to partake and view Camp Zama's Cherry Blossoms. Street Vendors are displayed; children's area; and much more
Category: Physical Fitness, Other Recreation Resources, Sports - Adult
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: SOFA Members and Local Nationals
When: 1st Saturday in April All day
Where: Throughout Camp Zama
Cost: 0.0000
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Civilian Wellness Program
Civilian Wellness Program The CIV Well program is a DA approved program. Based on AR 600-63 Army Civilians are encouraged to engage in a program of exercise and other positive health habits. Supervisors may approve up to 3 hours per week for exercise and wellness education during normal work hours for six months. The program benefits the participants by the following: Improve overall health – lose weight, gain strength, improve flexibility; Manage stress in a healthy way; Develop positive lifestyle behavior by participating in a regular exercise program; Decrease health risk factors ; Increase work performance
Category: Nutrition, Physical Fitness
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Department of the Army Civilian Personnel
When: M - F: 0730-1630
Where: Camp Zama, Bldg. 680
Cost: 0
Phone: 315-263-5050; 315-263-2004; 046-407-5050; 315-263-2004
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Health Promotion
Health Promotion services include Tobacco Cessation individual and group counseling, online education and support groups. Other HP services include: Performance Triad - Activity, Nutrition and Sleep education and awareness programs, Mindfulness Orientations and 8 week courses, weekly meditations sessions and DODEA school year curriculum. Civilian Wellness program, Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training and Education, Health, Wellness and Safety Fairs, Running Clinics, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and Community Health Promotion Counsel Work Groups. Chief, Health Promotion, Jana York at 263-2004.
Category: Food Safety, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Sexual Health, Sleep, Stress Management, Tobacco Cessation, Weight Management, Women's Health
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: all persons living and/or working on the installation.
When: M - F: 0730-1630
Where: Bldg. 680
Cost: 0
Phone: 315-263-5050; 315-263-2004; 046-407-5050; 046-407-2004
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Hula Lessons
Hula Lessons offered at the Community Recreation Center
Category: Sports - Adult, Physical Fitness, Other Recreation Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: F: 1730-1830
Where: Community Recreation Center
Cost: $65 per month
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Indoor Cycling
cycling utilizing stationary bikes
Category: Physical Fitness, Sports - Adult, Fitness Centers
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: M, W: 1700
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: 3
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Lyric / Contemporary Dance
Dance for Adults
Category: Other Recreation Resources, Sports - Adult, Physical Fitness
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Tues: 1030-1130; Th: 1730-1830
Where: Community Recreation Center
Cost: $5 per class or $30 for 6 classes
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Massage Services
Deep Tissue Massage: relieves back and neck pain and give total body relaxation for tired muscles Balance Alignment Massage: correctly aligns the distortion within the body and provides pressure based release
Category: Physical Fitness
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Status of Forces Agreement Members
Where: Yano Fitness Bldg. 205
Cost: varies
Phone: 315-263-4664; 315-263-3954; 046-407-4664; 046-407-3954
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory is one of the largest online collections of government and non-government resources specifically designed for Veterans, service members, their families and caregivers. With a unique collection of more than 16,000 organized and vetted resources, the directory provides information covering a variety of topics, including benefits and compensation, education, homeless assistance, housing and other services.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Coping Skills, Financial Entitlements, Financial Planning, Grief and Loss, Ministry, Charitable Organizations, Health and Medical Benefits, Other Medical Resources, Patient Liaison, Legal Assistance, Physical Fitness, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Other Military Resources, Other Recreation Resources, Emergency Planning, Injury Prevention
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: Military Caregivers, Service members, Veterans
Cost: none
Email: infonrd.osd@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 11/4/2022
Performance Triad Tuesdays
Army wellness Center takes a walk every Tuesday to bring awareness to the Performance Triad of Eat Move and Sleep
Category: Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Sleep
Population: Service Members, Retirees, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
When: Tues: 1140-1230
Where: Army Wellness Center Bldg 681
Cost: 0
Resource Provider: Wellness Center
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Principles of Weight Management Class
The class is open to all personnel on Camp Zama and discusses how to manage weight and techniques to get to the ultimate weight goal.
Category: Nutrition, Physical Fitness
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Status of Forces Agreement Members
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday: 1330-1430
Where: Building 680, Camp Zama, Japan
Cost: 0
Phone: 315-263-4073; 046-407-4073
Resource Provider: Wellness Center
Last Updated: 11/4/2022
Red White and Blue
Mission is to enrich the lives of American's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity
Category: Physical Fitness, Clubs, Charitable Organizations, Volunteering
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Status of Forces Agreement Members
Where: Varies
Cost: 0
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Sagami Depot - Oct Half-Marathon / 10K / 5K / 2K
International Race. Hosted each year due to the long standing, 18 year relationship Camp Zama and its components share with the Kanto Racing Association, a Japanese group that helps organize and promote relay racing in the Kanto Plains area.
Category: Physical Fitness, Fitness Centers, Other Recreation Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: SOFA Members and Local Nationals
Where: Sagami Depot
Cost: 0
Phone: 315-263-7980; 046-407-7980
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Step Aerobics
Fun interactive way to work out utilizing the step
Category: Physical Fitness, Fitness Centers, Sports - Adult
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: 18 and up
When: Tues: 1900 at SHA and Th: 1730 at Camp Zama
Where: Yano Fitness Center and SHA Fitness Center
Cost: 0
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Stroller Warriors
Free Running club for military spouses and their family members. Our mission is to help military families around the world live happier, healthier lives through fitness, friendship, leadership, goal-setting, networking, fundraising and community service.
Category: Clubs, Charitable Organizations, Physical Fitness, Volunteering, Other Family Resources, Infants, Pregnancy
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Status of Forces Agreement Members
Where: Varies
Cost: 0.0000
Email: strollerwarriorszama@gmail.com
Resource Provider: Community Club or Association
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Tai Chi
T‘ai-chi (Mandarin: tàijí 太極, an abbreviation of tàijí quán 太極拳, literally "Supreme Ultimate Boxing") is an internal Chinese martial art 武术 practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. Though originally conceived as a martial art, it is also typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons: competitive wrestling in the format of pushing hands (tui shou), demonstration competitions, and achieving greater longevity. As a result, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims with differing emphasis. Some training forms of t‘ai-chi ch‘üan are especially known for being practiced with relatively slow movements.
Category: Fitness Centers, Sports - Adult, Physical Fitness
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: 18 and up
When: Wed: 1730
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: 3
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Total Body
a one hour total body workout
Category: Fitness Centers, Sports - Adult, Physical Fitness
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees, Service Members
When: M, W: 1200
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: $3
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Upping your Metabolism Class
This class is open to all personnel on Camp Zama and discusses what to do in order to up your metabolism.
Category: Nutrition, Physical Fitness
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Status of Forces Agreement Members
When: Monday and Wednesday: 1330-1430
Where: Building 680, Camp Zama, Japan
Cost: 0
Phone: 315-263-4073; 046-407-4073
Resource Provider: Wellness Center
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Yano Fitness Center
Yano Fitness is the only gym located on Camp Zama there are a few small satellite gyms where Soldiers Work such as Sagami Depot, Sagamihara Housing Area and Yokohama North Dock. Amenities offered are: Free Weights and Selectorized Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Racquetball Courts, Aerobic Room, 25 Meter Indoor Pool Sauna, Jacuzzi and Steam Room, Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton Courts, Indoor Running Track, Aerobics, Stretch Center, Locker and Towel Service; Aqua Massage and 2 Tanning Booths
Category: Physical Fitness, Fitness Centers
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Ages 15 and up
When: M-F: 0500-2100; Sat-Sun: 0800-1800
Where: Yano Fitness Bldg. 205
Cost: 0.0000
Phone: 315-263-4664; 046-407-4664; 315-263-5656; 046-407-5656
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Yano Fitness Classes
The Family and MWR Yano Fitness Center offers fitness classes and classes vary depending on the contractors on site. Class schedules vary based on instructors; some classes do include cardio classes, cycling classes, fitness classes and group exercise classes. Some classes offered are: Zumba, Tai Chi, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, KAATSU Training, Pilates, Group Fitness Boxing, Aikido, Brazilian Jujitsu, MMA Fitness
Category: Physical Fitness, Fitness Centers
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Ages 15 and up
When: Class Hours Vary: Gym Hours: M-F: 0530-2100; Sat-Sun: 0800-1800
Where: Yano Fitness Bldg. 205
Cost: Free - $6 per class
Phone: 315-263-4664; 046-407-4664; 315-263-5656; 046-407-5656
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/16/2017
Yoga
Yoga
Category: Physical Fitness, Other Recreation Resources, Sports - Adult
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: M and Th: 1030-1130
Where: Community Recreation Center
Cost: $6 per class or $30 for 6 classes
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
Zumba
Perfect For
Everybody and every body! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on.
How It Works
We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.
Benefits
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
Category: Physical Fitness, Fitness Centers, Sports - Adult
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: 18 and up
When: M: 1200
Where: Yano Fitness Center
Cost: 3
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/17/2017
