Posted by: soonmethod on: July 16, 2009
Vince Gironda, Eternal Iron Man
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I had to post this. It’s not the entire article, but it’s a clipping that’s very important.
My niece & nephew love the Beatles. They’re teenagers. I’ve overheard them making fun of old people (my mom & dad)… they don’t seem to realize Paul McCartney is 67 years old & [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: January 27, 2009
This past Saturday I focused on some basic defensive techniques from straight punches and a front grab to the neck. We also worked on drills to train you in blocks from: Overhead strikes, front strikes and hooks.
This coming Friday and Saturday I will be working on more basic Self-dense techniques: Wrist-locks and 2 different leg [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: January 16, 2009
“Do not criticise any other martial arts or speak ill of others, as it will surely come back to you.
The mountain does not laugh at the river because it is lowly, nor does the river speak ill of the mountain because it cannot move.”
~ Koichi Tohei
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: December 16, 2008
TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2008 AM Workout: 7:35 AM - 8:29 AM
BENT OVER ROWS (w/ a pair of 25lbs Bells): 13 SETS x 25 REPS/SET = 325 REPS
DUMBBELL PRESS (w/ a pair of 25lbs Bells): 13 SETS x 25 REPS/SET = 325 REPS
DUMBBELL CURLS (w/ a pair of 25lbs bells): 13 SETS x 20 REPS/SET = 260 REPS
MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2008 PM Workout: 7:00 PM to 7:38 PM
DUMBBELL SQUATS (40lbs: a Pair of 20lbs Bells):
SETS OF 25 REPS: 12 sets x 25 reps/set :: 300 Reps
HI-REP SQUATS (w/ [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 15, 2008
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
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 15, 2008
MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2008 AM Workout: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
DUMBBELL SQUATS (40lbs: a Pair of 20lbs Bells):
SETS OF 20 REPS: 24 sets x 21 reps/set :: 500 Reps
HI-REP SQUATS (w/ 9lbs Exercise Bar):
SETS OF 30 REPS: 24 sets x 30 reps/set :: 720 Reps
SUNDAY DECEMBER 14, 2008 PM Workout: 7:40 PM to 9:09 PM
PUSH-UPS (sets of 16): 66 SETS x 16 REPS/SET = 1,056 PUSH-UPS (full repetitions)
SUNDAY DECEMBER 14, 2008 AM Workout: 11:20 AM to 12:27 PM
PUSH-UPS (sets of [...]
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 13, 2008
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13, 2008 PM Workout: 12:40 PM - 1:46 PM
8-COUNTS (w/ Dumbbell Press, pair of 20lbs d-bells): 12 SETS x 11 REPS/SET = 135 REPS
6-COUNTS: 12 SETS x 15 REPS/SET = 185 REPS
FRIDAY DECEMBER 12, 2008 PM Workout: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
AIKIDO practice at Moving Body Resources
Posted by: soonmethod on: December 12, 2008
Hello everyone!!
This Sunday, December 14 marks 1 year that I have been offering Aikido training at Moving Body Resources on 27th street.
I want to write a quick note to say how happy I am to have found such a great space to offer training.
I’m very thankful to Mary and Sarah at MBR, who have both [...]
