This is a special FREE online class presented by KidPass Live Stage (
https://kidp.as/live). KidPass Live Stage is a free livestream series that is open for the community and showcases many of the incredible classes and instructors on KidPass.
Aikido is a super-fun and super-safe martial art. There are cool and interesting moves and techniques that we'll learn.
Since this week is Earth Week, we'll also be exploring the significance of the 5 Elements of earth from Japanese philosophy and how this philosophy ties in with the martial art of Aikido. AND we'll be having a raffle at the end of the class!
The Japanese elements are:
五大 GODAI means Five Great, with the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Void.
地 Earth - The earth, ground. Resistance to movements. Stability.
水 - Water - Fluid, Liquid. Flexibility. Adaptability.
火 - Fire - Power, Passion, Motivation.
風 - Wind - Growth, Expansion, Freedom.
空 - Void - Also means Sky. Unlimited space, Spirituality, Creativity.
The class starts with "please." We then go through our warm-ups.
After that, we choose from learning a specific Aikido martial arts technique, a super fun Aikido game, or sometimes even "pretend sword" practice.
But we ALWAYS keep in mind kindness and compassion. Aikido is designed to protect not only us but our training partner, as well. This is why it is often referred to as "The Art of Peace".
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Pre-Event Gift...
Free Downloadable Checklist!
The 3 Most Important Things Your Child Needs to Ace Their First Martial Arts Class:
https://www.lia-suzuki.com/first-class-checklist-kids
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RAFFLE
Enter to win a free uniform, online course, or 1-week free pass!
Purchase Raffle Tickets here:
https://www.lia-suzuki.com/raffle
Note that as a KidPass Live Stage performance, this class and your participation may be posted on KidPass social media. Since it is formatted for a large audience, there will be limited instructor interaction. If you enjoy the class, please visit the instructor's KidPass page where you can find other class offerings and formats including small-group, interactive classes. Learn more about KidPass Live Stage at
http://kidp.as/live.