Aikido: Japanese Sword and Staff

Catalog description

This course is for students with little to no experience in Aikido. Aikido sword and staff forms were developed to protect oneself from multiple attackers and involve whole body movements for maximum safety and power. By using traditional Aikido weapons, we develop coordination, flexibility, and strength in joints, muscles & tendons. Aikido weapons are used in solo and partner practices in a non-competitive manner. Emphasis is on increasing self-awareness of the mind/body connection, helping us to improve our own physical and emotional balance. Classes are broken into three parts: warmups, solo and partner practices. The founder of Aikido said, 'the Art of peace begins with you.'