Martial Arts
Kajukenpo
Kajukenpo is a hybrid martial art that combines kung fu, western
boxing, judo, jujutsu, kenpo karate, and shotokan karate. Founded in
Hawaii in 1947, its focus is practical self-defense for real-life
situations. Students learn blocks, kicks, punches, sweeps, and falls
through group training drills, partner work, and kata forms. As a
result of nurturing and empowering instruction, students develop
physical as well as psychological self-confidence in their personal
safety. Furthermore, the palpable sense of community in each class
teaches respect, camaraderie, and self-discipline.
Tae Kwon Do
Tae kwon do (TIE kwon do) is a Korean martial art similar to karate. This program incorporates moves from other martial arts in order to expand the range of self-defense skills. Classes are taught in a cooperative, non-threatening manner. Students learn self defense moves, kicks, blocks, punches, and strikes. The class philosophy stresses the five tenants of Tae Kwon-Do, which are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi (pronounced TIE chee), short for Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan, is an ancient Chinese martial art, although many practice it for health purposes only. Tai Chi's slow moving, continuous choreography improves strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. It is an excellent low-impact cardiovascular exercise. Tai Chi also encourages the flow of qi (vital life energy) for optimum health.
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Pilates
Pilates (pronounced puh-LA-tees) is a strength training system. It is a tool for physical therapy, a light morning workout, or an intense fully-body experience. It is an injury-proofer, a posture corrector, and some of the smartest exercise you can do.
With a set of almost 400 exercises, the Pilates system focuses on the core muscles —the abdominal, pelvic, and back muscles. Originally developed as a form of physical therapy for people with severe postural and skeletal problems, it has evolved over the last 50 years into a versatile workout suitable for all ages, sizes, body types, and athletic abilities. Pilates works to strengthen the body from the inside out, starting with the deep skeletal muscles, which govern joint stability, and moving all the way out to the surface "global mobilizers" (otherwise known as the muscles you'd like to be showing off at the beach).
If you're looking for a gentle way to start moving toward better health, a non-pharmaceutical solution to your lower back pain, or an edge to improve your performance in a sport or activity, Pilates can help. We can show you how.
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