Monday Night Tomiki Aikido and Sword Class (21+)

Monday Night Tomiki Aikido and Sword Class. Better balance starts with a wooden sword. This is a friendly, hands-on class built on Tomiki Aikido, a martial art based on balance, timing and leverage, practiced cooperatively with a partner in a welcoming, non-competitive setting. What you will learn: Tomiki Aikido, the basic footwork, posture, distance and body movement that the art is built on. The bokken, how to hold, move with and handle the wooden training sword safely, along with the basic cuts and movements. The jo, how to use the short wooden staff, which is also a core part of Tomiki Aikido training. Bokken can be provided, so just bring yourself and comfortable clothes. You are also welcome to bring your own wooden bokken (wooden only, no live blades). No experience needed. Please tell Jonathan about any injury or limit before you start. When: Mondays, 7:15 to 8:45pm (arrive around 7pm). Where: Bonita Springs YMCA. Who: Adults 21+. Cost: $15 per class. Questions: call or text Jonathan on (239) 295-2282.