Essential Aikido
Monday 22 September, 11.30am to 12.30pm, 5 weeks, £50 Full / £40 Concession
Description of Class
About the course Aikido is a tool for self-defence, confidence-building, fitness and increasing flexibility. Paul brings over 40 years enthusiastic experience to his classes. Together, we study the essential aspects of aikido: mutual respect, non-resistance, posture, balance, timing, control, combination techniques and more. You will be surprised at a renewed confidence in your capabilities. Working together in challenging harmony, the absolute essence of dynamic Aikido, the classes will encourage you to gradually go beyond your comfort zone, extending your boundaries to discover natural, effective power and energy. Please wear comfortable, cool clothing Any questions about the practice contact Paul Bonett - sussexaikido@gmail.com Call or text 07774 629014 Caveat: Aikido falls are not an essential part of our practice :) Your tutor: Paul Bonett has been running Sussex Aikido since 1998. He is a karate 4th Dan and holds a 6th Dan in Aikido. Paul started his aikido career in 1979, originally practicing under Brian Elgood, now deceased. In the early 90s, he started studying the Shodokan system, developed by Tomiki Kenji sensei, and subsequently by its current chief instructor, Nariyama Tetsuro shihan in Osaka, Japan. Paul tries to get there every year to improve his knowledge.