What's New with T'wina

Intro Aikido Self-Defense

Cost: $15.00 Time: Mondays 7:30p - 8:30p & Saturdays 9:30a - 10:30a @ Studio 6 Ballroom: 2608 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406 Tasha Ina Church, Co-Founder of Ladies First, is teaching Introductory Aikido self-defense classes at Studio 6 Ballroom focusing on: body movement, joint manipulation, pressure points, and joint locks. This low impact style is… Continue reading Intro Aikido Self-Defense

What's New with T'wina

University Place Junior Viking Cheer

T'wina Franklin coaches cheerleading for University Place Junior Viking Cheer (UPJVC). She is first aid/cpr certified, WSCCA / WIAA stunt/safety certified, former head coach for Life Christian's junior high squad for the 3 years, led several cheer camps through the YMCA, coached a rec team at Fort Lewis, cheered in high school and at University… Continue reading University Place Junior Viking Cheer

What's New with T'wina

College Success Foundation’s Make it Happen Summer Camp at PLU

Ladies First self-defense instructor Tasha Ina Church was asked to teach to the youth from the College Success Foundation's Make it Happen Summer Camp at PLU.  She took a group of youth through Aikido joint manipulation, joint locks, and pressure points, teaching the importance of protecting yourself and those around you.For more on Make it… Continue reading College Success Foundation’s Make it Happen Summer Camp at PLU

Community Engagement · What's New with T'wina

2012 Youth and Family Summit

The 2012 Youth & Family Summit was informed by the previous efforts and recent feedback.  The 2012 Summit’s youth programming track aims to facilitate educational success among participants through the following: Developing and engaging youth in critical thinking about their education, including the role of family, schools, community, and culture. Empowering youth to advocate for quality… Continue reading 2012 Youth and Family Summit