Welcome to Aikido Fitness in the Garden
Date & Time
5/4/2024 at 9:00 am
Check-in time at Gate: 8:45 am
Your prompt arrival will ensure a more pleasurable experience not only for yourself but for the other participants as well.
FEE
General $25/ Member $20 (per class), includes General Admission for the garden
DESCRIPTION
Aikido Fitness in the Garden
STRETCHING, RELAXATION, SPATIAL AWARENESS, BALANCE AND BODY ALIGNMENT
The Martial Art of Aikido provides benefits beyond just self-defense. We will offer various exercises drawn from the attack and defense postures as well as movement patterns to help participants in their physical fitness.
We will be using the Aikido staff (Jo) to help in stretching and balance exercises for increased flexibility and strength. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a mind/body awareness that can lead to a greater sense of well-being.
These exercises help in maintaining balance, improve mind & body awareness, and encourage correct breathing among other benefits. You will also have the chance to explore meditation techniques that reduce stress and enhance overall calmness.
A wooden staff (Jo) will be supplied by Arizona Aikido for participants. Casual outdoor clothing is recommended and footwear that won’t slip off easily.
Instructor: Tom Haines, Chief Instructor of Arizona Aikido
Tom-sensei is also available for private lessons and conducts classes in multiple types of settings including private residences, schools, and other public venues.
LOCATION
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix – Workshop Area
The Garden is located at 1125 North 3rd Avenue, between 3rd Avenue and Latham (2 blocks North of Roosevelt). Parking is available at the garden.
When riding the Light Rail, exit at the Central and Roosevelt stop. The Garden is located on the west side of the rail, 0.3 miles from the station; it is directly behind the Irish Cultural Center (1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix), just north of Portland Avenue. The Garden entrance is across the parking lot at 1125 N. 3rd Avenue
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