Aikido Club

The Torrance Aikido Club is a non-profit charter club offering instruction in Shin Shin Toirsu Aikido (Aikido with Mind and Body Unified, or Ki Aikido). Aikido is a gentle, dynamic martial art for all ages, allowing one to cultivate balance, calm, ki, confidence, and a positive attitude in all areas of life. The club has been in existence for over 50 years and is affiliated with Ki Society Headquarters in Japan. The club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Cultural Arts Center. Youths meet from 7 pm to 8 pm; adults from 7 pm to 9 pm.  For more information visit TorranceAikidoClub.Org, or email TorranceAikidoClub@Outlook.Com, or call Young Nguyen at (562) 746-3250.

Craftsmen's Guild

The Torrance Craftsmen's Guild is a non-profit organization promoting interest in all arts and crafts and the exchange of artistic ideas. Members include jewelers, painters, wood crafters, ceramicists, sculptors, textile, doll makers, glass and paper artists. Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month at the Ken Miller Recreation Center (no July or December meetings.) Meetings begin at 7:00pm, with refreshments served at 6:45pm. Annual membership fee is $30 and covers May to April. If you are a crafter, please consider joining the Torrance Craftsmen's Guild. Money raised is used to provide scholarships for eligible high school seniors in the Torrance Unified School District. For more information email TorranceCraftsmensGuild@gmail.com 

Dog Obedience

The Dog Obedience Club of Torrance conducts Tuesday night classes year round at Walteria Park. Dog owners should be at least 18 years of age.  Dogs should be six months or older and on a leash. For more information, and to confirm the exact class dates, visit www.Docot.Org or call the instructor Rick Jacoby, after 5:30pm at (310) 329-0202.

Fencing Club

The Torrance Fencing Club provides instruction in the European style of fencing and the opportunity to enter competitions. The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 pm in the Ken Miller Recreation Center.  For more information call Tom Trulove (310) 327-7348 or Sud Deland (310) 375-1792.

Judo Club

Judo the "Gentle Way" is an Olympic Sport, practiced worldwide. Judo is an excellent workout that increases your stamina, strength and endurance. Judo promotes mental toughness, discipline, respect and helps instill confidence and teaches self-defense and self-control. South Bay Judo has been a Torrance Charter Club since 1999. The club offers four sessions each year at the Dee Hardison Sports Center at Wilson Park. The head instructor is Ed Shiosaki 5th dan. Information on the classes can be found at www.SouthBayJudo.Com or you may contact Joan Shiosaki at (310) 212-6158.

Kendo Club

The Kendo Club teaches the "Way of the Sword", which includes mental and physical self-control and self-development. Open to youth (ages 7 years and older) and adults. Beginning class meets Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 pm Intermediate and advanced classes meet on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 -9:00 pm Classes are held at the Cultural Arts Center.  Sign-up at the Tuesday class. For more information send an e-mail to: TorranceKendo@hotmail.com

Naginata Club

The Torrance Naginata Club offers instruction in the traditional martial art of Naginata (pole-arm). Naginata is a discipline that teaches physical technique, mental awareness, concentration, etiquette, and self-development. Instruction is offered to students (ages 10 and above) and adults. Beginners meet from 7:30 - 8:45 pm. Intermediate and advanced students meet from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. For information, contact Helen Nakano at (310) 530-6288 or email HelenMNakano@Gmail.Com