Overview

Enso is an ancient, international symbol of inner strength, harmony, community, and peace. It symbolizes a commitment to personal growth through body and mind balance, discipline, and practice. Enso comes from the Japanese language and literally means an "open" circle.

Enso Center has been teaching martial arts and international arts for 25 years!

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization (EIN: 91-1918720).

We gladly accept tax deductible contributions.

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote awareness, understanding, and harmony internally, interpersonally, culturally, ecologically and ideologically.

Enso Center encourages the growth of strong
sustainable communities through the study of
martial arts,nature,languages, literacy,
communication, and fine arts.

Internally

Enso Center focuses on integrating internal arts into daily practice and basic teaching curricula, building positive discipline lifestyles, and providing practical learning experiences. We aspire to balance body and mind through training and development. We aim to hone mental and physical self-discipline, to inspire personal development, to challenge creativity, to promote academic excellence, and increase appreciation of civil society and healthy lifestyles.

Interpersonally

Enso Center developed as a non-profit, non-sectarian, grassroots, educational organization dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by teaching peacekeeping skills through the study of martial arts, nature, languages, technology, communication, and literacy. We are committed to teaching the art of peace through self-control, self-defense, compassion, respect for all, and conflict resolution. We utilize pro-active, communicative approaches that empower individuals and bind communities together.

Culturally

Enso Center is committed to the support, promotion, documentation, and teaching of living arts, and to the preservation of their common, fundamental lifeline-the "living treasure" of direct teacher to student transmission within a disciplined life. We believe that in order to learn more about peace, nature, community, and the world, one must study, practice, and manifest a commitment to them in daily life. We build new bridges and cross disciplinary connections to create an association of families, artists, students, and teachers dedicated to healthy and safe communities-communities that value human rights, community service, diversity, and pluralism.

Ecologically

Enso Center exists in the larger communities of nature and human societies. We believe in the enhancement and enrichment of these communities through recognizing mutual dependence, building greater understanding, and encouraging meaningful and productive partnership.

Ideologically

Enso Center is devoted to teaching the principles of compassion and peaceful resolution of conflict through artistic disciplines. Our unique educational programs utilize cross-cultural communication and conflict management strategies — emphasizing fun, learning, creativity, and tolerance.

Enso Center extends to all students, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. We do not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other athletic or school administered programs.

 

 

Enso Center Board Members

Jason Mix
Director of Program Development

Susan Mix
President

Chuck Daniel
Vice President

Jessica Bie
Treasurer

Kim Daniel
Secretary

Lucas Mix
Board Member

Brian Jones
 Board Member

Doug Amaral
 Board Member

Sharon Amaral
 Board Member

Enso Center Founding Board Members

Jason Mix
Founding Board Member

Jason Mix has been a professional
martial arts instructor for 20 years
studying and teaching extensively in Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do,
Aikido and Tai Chi.
Master Jason Mix is the North American West Coast Regional Director for The World Hapkido Federation.

Susan Mix
Founding Board Member

Susan Mix began teaching as the principal instructor of Body And Mind Martial Arts in 1985, which later became Enso Center. She started her martial arts training with her family, and continues the tradition to this day.

Beverly Corwin
Founding Board Member

Beverly Corwin has studied the art of Aikido in Japan and the US. She began teaching in the Seattle Area, as a principal Aikido instructor at Enso Dojo.

Enso Center Advisory Board Members

Bill Mix, Galina Lemke, Tim Lemke, Matt Knapp, Thien Ho, Kristen Perry, Robyn Christenson

 

Our Instructors

 

 

Jason Mix

Jason Mix began teaching as the principal instructor of Enso Center - Redmond in 1986, making Enso Center one of the longest running schools in Redmond. He is active in the martial arts community, sharing and training with students and instructors from many styles.

Jason has earned the ranks of 6th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, 6th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a 2nd degree Black Belt in Aikido. He has 15+ years training in Tai Chi. Master Jason Mix has been a professional martial arts instructor for 20 years. He is the main instructor for our Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do and Tai Chi programs at the Enso Center - Redmond location.

Master Jason Mix is the North American West Coast Regional Director for The World Hapkido Federation.

 

Susan Mix

Susan Mix, began teaching as the principal instructor of the NE Seattle School in 1985, and is now a principal instructor at the Enso Center - Redmond location. She has two sons, Jason Mix, and Lucas Mix with her husband, Bill. She started her martial arts training with her family, and continues the tradition to this day.

Susan has earned the ranks of 6th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, 6th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikido. She has trained extensively in the internal arts, including Tai Chi & Chi Kung. Susan Mix recently became a news correspondent for Tae Kwon Do Times magazine.

 

Bill Mix

Bill Mix, a Social Worker, has devoted his life to training and teaching the martial arts. He has specialized in teaching 'at risk' youth, and children with learning disabilities.

Bill has earned the ranks of 5th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikido. His personal daily training includes Tai Chi and Chi Kung. Bill currently teaches our Saturday Hapkido classes at the Enso Center - Redmond location.

 

Lucas Mix

Lucas Mix has been teaching martial arts for 24 years. Lucas has a Doctorate in Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University and an MDiv from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific. He is an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church.  Lucas Mix is the Episcopalian chaplain at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he also teaches through the Religious Studies Program.  He writes and speaks on science and religion and in 2009 released a book, Life in Space: Astrobiology for Everyone.

Lucas has earned 5th Degree Black Belts in Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do as well as a 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikido. Lucas teaches Hapkido Monday and Wednesday nights at 7:45pm in the University of Arizona Rec Center.

 

Dan Lovitt

Dan Lovitt has been practicing martial arts since 1990. He has been a part of the Enso Center organization from its beginning and has served on the Advisory Board. Dan is an experienced and certified teacher and has recently earned a Ph.D. in education from the University of Washington. Along with his wife, Beth, Dan has led many instructors’ seminars and other courses of interest to the Enso Center community.

Dan currently has a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido. Dan has also studied Tai Chi since 1995.

 

Beth Lovitt

Beth Lovitt has been a part of Enso Center since its inception. She has served as Advisory Board Member and Board Secretary. Beth has co-taught instructor’s seminars on effective teaching methods and learning styles. Beth has been a Washington State certified teacher since 1984. She has co-organized Enso Center’s annual fine arts show for many years. Beth is an active member of Enso Center’s martial arts program.

Beth has earned a 4th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Hapkido and is a practioner of Tai Chi. She is the main instructor for Tae Kwon Do students for the Northshore Homeschool Networks.

 

Galina Lemke

Galina Lemke was born in Vladivostok, Russia and moved to the United States in December 2001.

Galina has a 1st degree black belt in Aikido, a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 3nd degree black belt in Hapkido. She has also been practicing Tai Chi and Chi Kung for several years. She is a licensed massage therapist. Galina is another of the main instructors in our Tae Kwon Do program at the Enso Center - Redmond location.

 

Jessica Bie

Jessica Bie has been practicing martial arts since 1998. She and her husband Eric (also a black belt in Hapkido) have one son, Magnus. Jessica works part-time as a Systems Analyst.

Jessica has earned a 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido and a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

 

Ray Maddux

Ray is the main instructor at the Bitterlake location. Ray has been practicing martial arts regularly since 2002 and has a 2nd degree black belt in Hapkido. He especially enjoys teaching children self-defense.

 

 

Hiram Lewis

Hiram Lewis began his teaching career in Seattle, WA, running a successful school in the central district for many years. His personal practice includes Tai Chi, and the visual fine arts.

Hiram has earned a 3rd degree black belts in Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do. Hiram is the main instructor at the Silver City, NM location.

 

Facility Rental

Please contact us if interested in using the space. All activites must fit within our mission statement (select 'About Us' tab). Times and days are limited due to the ongoing Enso Center programs.

We are interested in adding to our programs, with Yoga, fine arts instruction, asian arts, etc. Please contact us.

 

Enso Center Headquarters

Our building is nestled amongst the trees on a 12.5 acre plot. It has 2 floors, with the first floor being handicap accessible.

The main (first) floor is comprised of a large matted space, surrounded by seating areas. Any activites performed on the mats must be done without shoes. The ceiling is 12' high, and there are no posts in the room. Two large folding door systems open to a spacious cedar deck of 1250 square feet.
   

The second floor, accessed by stairs, has an 800 square foot fully matted room, with access to the upper wrap around deck.

The second floor also has a large common room with kitchenette, 2 tables, and a 12' long counter area. There is also a designated play/waiting area for children with toys and books.

The second floor is also home to our treatment room, the main Enso Center office, and a conference room.