Gregory Soon Aikido

Philosophy and Training Articles for Gregory Soon Aikido
Aikido & the Shinto Myth of Amaterasu :: Feb. 11, 2008
Rising Above "An Eye for an Eye :: April 10, 2008

Next Open House is Friday July 25th, 2008 @ 6:15pm
No Class: Independence Day Weekend July 4th & 5th, 2008
No Class: Friday/Saturday August 22-23, 2008

Update June 27, 2008:
Created my Facebook profile. It can be viewed here:
Gregory Soon on Facebook

UPDATE June 25, 2008: I am very pleased to announce that we now have Zebra Training Mats.
I will be introducing Shikko (knee-walking), Suwari-waza (floor techniques), and Hanmi-Handachi (floor-to-standing techniques). These techniques are a vital part of Aikido training as they help to develop a strong center of balance.

Q: What is Gregory Soon Aikido?
A: Traditional Aikido training in a modern and informal setting:
Gregory's Aikido classes incorporate traditional training conducted in a friendly atmosphere with a backdrop of upbeat music to accompany the relaxed training environment.

Classes are small and individual attention is given to all students. A dogi (uniform) is not required, classes are offered on a drop-in basis, no monthly fees or contracts.

Traditional Aikido is a training method developed by Morihei Ueshiba Sensei that develops Physical, Mental, and Breath Awareness through martial art training. Aikido is sometimes called "the way of harmony" because of its fluid and graceful movements, but beneath the surface Aikido movements are extremely powerful: incorporating breath-power, focused-mental power, along with physical power. A person who has mastered Aikido movement is capable of controlling the power and strength of an attacker who may be much larger, faster and stronger than him or herself.

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS :: Attend a Free Introductory Lesson:
Friday July 25, 2008
Friday August 29, 2008
Saturday September 27, 2008
Call 646.209.5373 to Reserve a Space (Space is Limited)
(Please Do Not Call Moving Body Resources Directly)

Class Schedule and Rates