NEWTOWN RACQUET CLUB
Newtown, PA
Newtown Racquet Club Aikido Kokikai was founded in September 1996 by S. Pertes under the Regional authority of Mr. Dennis Embert. Long term students Steve Pertes ( 3rd Dan) and Robert Wharton (3rd Dan) have assumed responsibility for instruction.
The curriculum in Aikido Kokikai includes the following:
- Empty Hand Technique: You will learn dependable self-defense techniques against various attacks including punches, strikes, grabs, and kicks.
- Weapons Technique: Effective self-defense techniques against attacks from weapons including knife, sword (traditional), staff (jo), baseball bat and clubs.
- Weapons Practice: Traditional weapon practice using bokken (wooden sword) and jo (staff). Weapons and Weapons Katas are taught in order to learn how to move fluidly and in a relaxed manner.
- Kiatsu Massage : Kiatsu massage techniques use your internal energy to help heal others of minor injuries.
- Ki Breathing: Breathing exercises are used to increase your lung capacity, improve your health, and find living calmness.
The Class Schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 8:00 PM until 9:30 PM. Visitors are always welcome!