Posted by: soonmethod on: July 2, 2009
Hello!
Last Year my friend Lexie Neonakis (http://www.lexneon.com) suggested that I do more meditation & moon mantras & start focusing on a business plan.
I didn’t do any of these … Until Now… sheepish grin: n_n
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There will be lots of changes coming to Soon Martial Arts Method in the coming months.
I have put together [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: January 30, 2009
I have not posted a Workout Blog since the New Year (both Western and Eastern New Years). I’ll start posting them randomly just to show that I’m not being lazy.
I will also post on my Youtube Channel exactly how I do some of the more complicated exercises like “Sun Salute Push-Ups” and different variations of [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: January 15, 2009
Gregory Soon Aikido’s Mission & Purpose:
Coming Together in Movement in Order to Develop Wisdom
In Chinese philosophy, it is said that people can always learn from each other when they come together, even if they don’t know each other.
When One Person Leads and Teaches, the others learn. In turn, as the knowledge is shared and developed, [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: January 9, 2009
Thank you for taking the first step in bringing the benefits of Aikido Training into your life!Here is a brief guide to help you, as a new “Aikidoka” (Aikido student), to become familiarized with the Aikido Training I offer:
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Training Fees:
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Training Fees Beginning March 2009**:
$20.00 Single Session(Drop-in Rate)
$75.00 For 5 Sessions (8 Week Expiration)
$150.00 For 11 [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: January 5, 2009
“Aikido is an opportunity for profound pleasure, stimulating discovery, and energized spirit. The journey it offers is made by observing, feeling, thinking, then doing. Its experience is unique to each individual.” ~ Gregory Soon
This Friday, January 9, 2009 Aikido Training at Moving Body Resources is back in progress.
What is Aikido & What are the Benefits [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 31, 2008
“As a Martial Arts novice, I’ve always respected the philosophy of self-defense by turning an opponents negative energy against them. This is a useful concept in the struggles of daily life and I’ve always wanted to develop those skills.
Since I’ve begun taking Greg Soon’s [Aikedo] classes, I feel I’m on the right path. If I [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: November 5, 2008
I am happy to be able to post a new testimonial sent to me today by Ashlyn W.:
“So far, I’ve attended six of Gregory’s Aikido classes—the first one I went to out of curiosity, and liked it. It was fun doing the punches and throws and rolling on the mat. Gregory is a very calm [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: October 14, 2008
This weekend Aikido with Gregory @ Moving Body Resources:
Friday night at 6:15PM – 7:45PM
Saturday afternoon at 3:15 – 4:45PM
We may be in the small studio again this weekend so please bring a towel and bottled water (if you don’t already) because the small studio gets hot.
This brings to mind the founder of Aikido’s first dojo [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: October 1, 2008
This Weekend Aikido with Gregory Soon at Moving Body Resources (10/3-4/08):
Explanation of a basic stance training: HANMI (Gyaku & Ai-Hanmi positions) and My take on its importance:
We will focus on the importance of HANMI (starting position/ready position) as the starting point of all techniques/defenses.
The importance of HANMI cannot be iterated enough times and I [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: September 24, 2008
CLASS CURRICULA
Level 1 Basic Aikido 10-Week Class Cycle Curricula:
Weeks 1 and 2:
Students will train in basic ukemi (falling techniques) in order to develop safe practice habits on and off the training mat. Ukemi develops the body’s sensitivity to movement, somatic and spacial awareness, and helps to develop a more fluid method of body motion and [...]
