Fall 2023 Rec Guide courtenay pages

BEGINNER TAI CHI (16 years & over)

The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, improves balance, coordination, and concentration, as well as muscle resiliency and joint flex ibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and provides an overall sense of well-being. Instructor: Albert Balbon #12295 Thursdays September 14 - December 14 6:45 - 7:45 pm Lewis Activity Room $133/14 This class is for people who have already taken the Introductory Evening Tai Chi class and wish to learn more about the 108 move ments of our form. Instructor: Albert Balbon #12599 Thursdays September 14 - December 14 8:00 - 9:00 pm Lewis Activity Room $133/14 HISTORICAL FENCING (13 years & over) Join us in restoring this medie val martial art. Learn to use the Longsword, Rapier & Dagger, Sword & Shield, Dagger, Quar terstaff and many more just like they did in the 1300-1600’s. This is a great introduction to HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) and a great way to prepare for joining your local historical fencing cub! Beginner to ad vanced participants welcome. Any sparring during the program will be safe and appropriate for the age and ability of the group. No class October 31. Instructor: Chad Hebert #12293 Tuesdays September 19 - December 5 ADVANCED EVENING TAI CHI

COURTENAY ADULT

Martial Arts CHI KUNG (18 years & over) Similar to Tai Chi and Yoga, Chi Kung promotes health and well ness through the practice of con trolled breathing combined with body movements and sequences. This class leads students through a series of easy to learn, slow paced movements to improve agility, flexibility and improve overall health and mental focus. Instructor: Tom Haber #12294 Thursdays September 7 - December 14

TIBETAN WHITE CRANE KUNG FU (13 years & over) Develop whole body fitness

through a set of controlled move ments and sequences. This fast paced class provides an introduc tion to Kung Fu and is suitable for those looking to build agility, learn self-defense and improve overall well-being. Each session will consist of a warm-up, practice of basic movements, and training adjusted to individual level and progression. Instructor: Tom Haber #12297 Wednesdays September 6 - December 13 6:45 - 8:00 pm Native Sons Lodge & Dining Room $187/15

1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $142/15

TIBETAN WHITE CRANE TAI CHI (18 years & over)

Improve agility, flexibility and overall health and well-being by per forming a sequence of slow and relaxed motions. The class intro duces the “Needle in Cotton” form which is a treasure of the Tibetan White Crane Kung Fu system. The form is described as “peace in motion” and is a set of Qigong movements said to carry the practi tioner into a healthy and long life. No class October 31. Instructor: Tom Haber #12296 Tuesdays September 5 - December 12

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7:00 - 8:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $133/15

5:00 - 6:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $121/11

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