Aikido'Ka

Grass Valley's Family Martial Arts School -- Focus, Fitness & Fun

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Aikido and Strength Training

DSC_5090Our head strength and conditioning coach Eric Kenyon asked me to repost an article I wrote some time ago, entitled “Should I Bother Getting Strong to Do Aikido?”

In the almost 3 years since I wrote that article, I have become more convinced of the value of the strength and conditioning training that we’re doing. Not only do these programs work incredibly well for having a happier, healthier life, but they improve aikido immensely.

We now have a significant number of strength and conditioning classes at the dojo. Check them out!

Here’s the link to Should I Bother Getting Strong to Do Aikido?

Intro to Better Movement – June 22 – 26, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Intro to Movement Class, June 22 - 26, 2015
Intro to Movement Class, June 22 – 26, 2015

While the rest of us are away at Aiki Summer Retreat, we are having a really special 5-day Intro to Movement event at the dojo. The dates and time for Intro to Movement are June 22 – 26, 2015, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Master Trainer, Eric Kenyon, will lead this 5-day event.

Here’s what you’ll get at this amazing event:

  • Learn the 3 indispensable elements to making your  exercise program effective.
  • Learn the 3 common mistakes that can keep you from reaching your physical fitness goals.
  • Learn how to design and execute a safer and more effective physical practice so that you meet your goals.

This event will include demonstrations, and Q & A with founder Eric Kenyon Sfg. Some of his new and long time students will be on hand to offer insights and first hand accounts of their accomplishments while training with Eric.

Participants will get a chance to learn and execute some of the unique exercises which will get you in the shape you want. You will also see Eric’s regular students do extended sessions of their regular training, and his  instructors teaching and guiding students.

Eric will fully answer all questions and inquiries. You can go over time if that is necessary.

If you have never been to Aikido’Ka, please arrive a few minutes early to fill out a waiver.

Price $10.00 per session.

Any questions contact Eric Kenyon at 510-393-2568, or email erickenyonrkc@yahoo.com

Hero’s Journey – One Year to a Heroic Life

Dr. Gideon Haimovitz at We Can Drive Through 2012

We’re starting a new program at the dojo that I’m calling Hero’s Journey. Since Hero’s Journey is at its beginning stages, it’s not fully put together.

But here’s basically what it is: Heroe’s Journey is an intensive 1-year long program to change your life for the better. We all know that we have the potential to live a heroic life and do amazing things. It’s time to start!

We have to decide to actually pursue our heroic dreams, organize and dedicate ourselves to living a heroic life. That’s what Hero’s Journey is. Goal setting, organizing, doing. And lots of accountability, aikido training, fitness and community service.

You’ll be seeing in our blog members of Hero’s Journey telling about their experiences, challenges and accomplishments.

Dr. Gideon Haimovitz is one of the first members of Hero’s Journey. He runs Grass Valley Chiropractic. Gideon’s very serious: He’s training in almost all of our classes, both aikido and kettlebells, and he’s helping with many of the youth classes. He’s also traveling to seminars to improve his aikido.

Gideon will be commenting to this post about some of his experiences so far and what he’s working to accomplish.