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Martial Arts Fitness Class Schedules

Martial Arts Fitness Classes

Aikido
"The Way to Harmony in Spirit" is a Japanese martial art that teaches self-defense in a totally noncompetitive atmosphere. The principles of Aikido teach relaxation and centering. Classes include meditation, breathing exercises, stretching, toning and self-defense. For more information, contact Eric Lipton (5th d. Black Belt) or Martha Lipton (4th d. Black Belt) at 763-6617.

  • Beginners Class: the basics of Aikido working on stretching, relaxation and centering, some tumbling and basic self-defense.
  • Intermediate Class: a continuation of Aikido Basics with more emphasis on tumbling and self defense. 6 months in Basic Aikido is required.

TaeBo®
A program that combines the best variety of different exercise disciplines to provide an overall workout. TaeBo® is the combination of self awareness and the control of martial arts, the focus and strength of boxing and the grace and rhythm of dance. TaeBo® develops cardiovascular & muscular endurance, strength, speed, balance, coordination, body awareness, and mental focus. TaeBo® is taught by a TaeBo® instructor certified through the Billy Blanks World Training Center.

Tae Kwon Do (TKD)
It means “The study of kicks and punches”. Classes include stretching, mild running, basic movements, forms; free-style non-contact sparring self-defense techniques. TKD will develop self-discipline, self confidence, coordination, flexibility and relieve stress. Alan H. Johnson, Ph.D. (6th degree Black Belt).

Tai Chi for Seniors
An eastern discipline of gentle movements creating radiant health & inner harmony. It is a weight bearing exercise that flexes all joints, stretches muscles and ligaments, rotates the spinal column on it's axis, strengthens the heart, deepens the breath and is great for everyday physical and mental balance.


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