Class Descriptions
Here at Aikikai of Philadelphia, we teach multiple classes to help you learn now how to defend yourself if you are attacked and of need to defend yourself.
Here are some descriptions to give you a idea of what we teach.
AIKI BASICS:
Designed for the beginning student and suitable for all practitioners, the training emphasizes basic Aikido posture, footwork, Ki development, falling and foundation techniques.
AIKI MIXED:
The full range of Aikido technique is explored—including freestyle, counter techniques and. weapons methodology. While this class is intended for ranked Aikidoka, beginners are also welcome to attend.
AIKI WEAPONS:
This class teaches the proper handling and understanding of the Jo (wooden staff), bokken (wooden sword), and tanto (wooden knife); and how these particular weapons relate to Aikido open-band techniques. This training helps to correct Aikido posture refine musubi or contact, understand Ma-ai, or spatial awareness, and the process of creating strategic consciousness.
AIKI UKEMI:
Ukemi is the art of falling and receiving practice. This class teaches the basic principles of falling, stressing safety, while increasing stamina and flexibility.
KI BREATHING:
This workout focuses on the inner connection between breath power and mental with physical centering. It melds the purposeful, meditative aspects of martial arts with the dynamics of aerobics.
At one time the words “breath” and “spirit” were synonymous. Changing our breathing can change our lives, increasing athletic performance, decreasing stress, and enhancing personal power and effectiveness.
IAIDO:
Iaido is the Japanese art of drawing and using the long sword. The Yagu Shinkage Ryu style taught here is heavily influenced by Zen Buddhism and emphasizes the concept of Mushin, or open mindedness.
If you want to see our schedule for the classes, just go into our links and click on our web site and go into the schedule page.
Thanks for reading!!!
-Aikikai of Philadelphia:)
