Bath Ki AIikido Club
Teacher
Mr. J. May
Widcombe Parish Hall
Widcombe Hill
Bath,
Avon,
Phone: 07740 706232
Email Us
Website: http://www.bathkiaikido.org.uk
About Ki Aikido
You will find a friendly welcome at the Bath Ki Aikido Club and be able to unwind and relax positively through effective exercise. In the Art there is no aggression or competition. Classes are suitable for all levels of fitness and may be practised equally by men and women. The purpose of the practice is to learn to coordinate our mind and body through enjoyable exercise which will enhance the quality of our lives.
Ki Exercises
Ki means "life force, the natural energy common to all living plants and animals". In today's society many people have a highly pressurised lifestyle which can cause tension, fear and worry. This can create physical ailments such as backache, headache, migraine and mental strain. When the mind is disturbed, or we have physical tension, we withdraw our power. We can learn through the Ki development exercises to obtain a calm mind and a relaxed body enabling our Ki power to be fully extended. Rather than depend solely on pills or doctors for common ailments, we can help ourselves through specific exercises, breathing and meditation and so create a happier life.
Ki Aikido Exercises
Aikido means "Way of Life to find Harmony with Nature (Life Force)". Aikido consists of exercises with a partner and all the stretching and exercises fall naturally within the individual's physical limits. These exercises simulate problems in daily life. We can learn that force and aggression are useless in dealing with a partner holding you. Physical strength is of no consequence in Aikido. The unique principles in this Art are directly applicable to our daily lives. At the same time they give us a practical method of dealing with the many problems that we may face. When members begin to practise they may wear any loose comfortable clothing on the mat, and wear sandals or flip-flops between the changing rooms and the mat. This is to prevent any small particle of grit or glass from being brought onto the mat. Toe and finger nails should be short and clean to prevent any injury. All jewellery should be removed. Eventually, however, a white Kidogi should be worn by men and a white Kidogi and a black Hakama by women.
When
Mondays 7:45pm to 9:45pm
Thursdays 7:45pm to 9:45pm
Fees
Fees: £4 per two hour session
Yearly membership (to cover insurance costs) payable to Ki Federation, ranging from £10 to £36.
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