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SMAI's Martial Arts and Fitness Series Presents: Lunch Box -  Go Ahead, Get Feisty!

Wednesdays, Sept. 3rd - Oct. 8th, 2008
Fridays, Sept 5th - Oct. 10th, 2008
Expert instruction by a woman for women! You will feel the difference immediately. Increase your cardio-capacity, strength, balance, coordination, mental focus, look better, feel better and have fun!
6 classes $149
12 classes $225

To ensure that you receive the attention that you deserve, class size is limited to 8 people.
 

Instructor Highlight

Amy Matthews   
Amy Matthews, CMA, SME, RYT, RSMT/RSME has been teaching movement since 1994. She is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst, a Body-Mind Centering Practitioner, and a Motherhand Shiatsu practitioner.
 
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An Aikido Master's Life Strategy, Karl E. Geis

 

I first read this book back when I was training at World Oyama Headquarters where the practice was very competitive. It  helped to keep things in perspective and to remind me of all the reasons why I was training. In general, I find that the more philosophically based martial arts books are rather disparaging of  karate practice and, perhaps, with good reason,  that aside, it is a great read. I believe that it is out of print, but there are still a few copies available from Honda Martial Arts Supply in NYC. 

 

Events

The Movement Fundamentals class is suitable for anyone seeking more ease and effectiveness in movement. It explores kinesthetic awareness and the basic principles of movement that underly all activities.
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Past Events

Space and Martial Arts, Improve your martial arts practice! Join Laban Movement Analyst, Sensei Michelle Gay in this two-part workshop combining Rudolph Laban's theories and exercises in Space Harmony with the Martial Arts.
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