Howdy all,
Mark your calendars! The following April workshops will take place at Great Lakes Aikido, 158 N Fairway Dr Ste 156, Vernon Hills, IL and they are open to anyone interested, regardless of affiliation or level of training. For GLA members, these are essentially extended or specialized classes for no additional cost. For visitors, we do ask that you pay a modest mat fee of $25 to help cover costs; however, if finances are an issue, please don’t let that stop you from attending.
1. Practical Application Workshop: Kyusho – Striking Pressure Points
Saturday, April 18th
9:30-11:30am
This workshop will cover the application of pressure and striking against vital points to enhance various aspects of martial technique, including atemi, controlling, and immobilization of an opponent. All are welcome, regardless of level of training or martial arts background. Reserve your spot: Practical Application Workshop: Kyusho – Striking Pressure Points
2. Weapons Workshop: Jo Dori & Jo Nage
Saturday, April 25th
9:30-11:30am
At this workshop we will focus on formal technique with the jo (wooden staff), with an emphasis on jo dori – disarming someone who is attacking you with a jo – and jo nage – using a jo to throw or pin an opponent. If you have extra jo bring them with you to share. Reserve your spot: Weapons Workshop: Jo Dori & Jo Nage
Let us know if you have any questions, and we hope to see you on the mat soon!
Cheers,
Matt Lowry – Chief Instructor, dōjōshu (道場主)
Great Lakes Aikido
www.greatlakesaikido.org
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