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Beginning December 5, 2008: New Class Cycle Schedule:
(Individual Classes Will No Longer Be Offered After Dec. 5, 2008)
10-WEEK CLASS CYCLE SCHEDULE 2008/2009:
LEVEL I CLASSES: BASIC AIKIDO
FRIDAY CYCLES (6:30PM to 8:15PM):
December 5, 2008 through February 20, 2009 (no class 12/26 & 1/2)

SATURDAY CYCLES (3:15PM to 5:00PM):
December 6, 2008 through February 21, 2009 (no class 12/27 & 1/3)

CLASS CYCLE RATES**:
$175.00 For 1 Class Per Week
$300.00 For 2 Classes Per Week
** (Valid only for the cycle in which you are enrolled/Not transferable/Not refundable/Class Schedule is subject to change.)

10-WEEK CLASS CYCLE SCHEDULE 2009:
FRIDAY CYCLES (6:30PM to 8:15PM):
March 6, 2009 through May 8, 2009
May 15, 2009 through July 31, 2009 (No Class Memorial & Independence Day Weekends)

SATURDAY CYCLES (3:15PM to 5:00PM):
March 7, 2009 through May 9, 2009
May 16, 2009 through August 1, 2009 (No Class Memorial & Independence Day Weekends)

Space is Limited, Call: 646.209.5373 to Reserve a Spot.
Please Do Not Call Moving Body Resources Directly

All students must sign a hold-harmless agreement prior to class participation.

Class Updates as of November 20, 2008:
No Classes on the Following Dates:
Thanksgiving Weekend: Friday/Saturday November 28 - 29, 2008
Winter Break: Friday/Saturday December 26 - 27, 2008
& Friday/Saturday January 2 - 3, 2009

Our Space @ Moving Body Resources :: Classes are held in either the Large Studio or Small Studio Space at:
Moving Body Resources:
112 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
http://www.movingbodyresources.com.

The Large Studio:
Training Space

Information on Aikido with Gregory Soon:

What Is Aikido?

Aikido is an un-armed martial art & self-defense method derived from Japanese Daito-Ryu Aiki-jujitsu. Gregory Soon offers a modern & eclectic approach to Aikido training.

Aikido, literally translated, means "Way of Unifying Energy". The concept of Aiki as it relates to martial art training though, is basically the idea of attacking the opponent at his weakest point. In martial arts such as Judo this is also referred to as "Kuzushi", or, off-balancing/unbalancing.

Gregory Soon's focus in on effectively utilizing kokyu, your extension, in order to create Aiki, the weak point into which the opponent enters.

Gregory utilizes scenario-based-partner-training and attacks that you will encounter in every-day-situations, rather than traditional form & kata.

Aikido is not a competitive sport or a competitive martial art form. Aikido techniques are based on fighting methods and techniques and can definitely be used in combat and for self-defense. But Aikido training as conducted in a dojo (training hall), is not based on learning or teaching fighting methods to defeat an opponent. There is no sparring or competition in Aikido.

Is Aikido Right For Me? This is a very subjective question and can only be answered by observing or trying out a Aikido classes. If you have had experience in another martial art style, you will have no issues starting Aikido training.
I Do Not Recommend Aikido training for anyone with chronic knee problems, back problems, or any other recurring joint problems.
Feel free to schedule an appointment to view a class.

One of my goals is to return martial arts training back to its origins and roots; in which the training was the purpose of the art. We train to perfect our spirits as ancient warriors did to purify their spirits before battle (with the intention of dying in battle).

Martial Character: The Essence of "Budo": A martial artist understands that "belts", rankings and certifications are not the measure of one's character; that the true measure of a person's character is how they live their lives, take care of their minds and bodies, carry themselves in society and how they treat those around them.