Personal Training, Gym and Aerobics
The gym today is a refuge for the fitness addict, someone desperately trying to stay in shape to build muscle tone and develop aerobic capacity. Group aerobic class are a great way to stay motived following the beat of popular music and utilising the power of a group to motivate us. For those needing a little more attention a personal trainier can help get results quickly and target particular aspects of fitness you might be interested
Many people find the similar benefits doing martial arts - with an added bonus you get to improve co-ordination and learn skills that stay with you as you get older. Want motivation, the belt system and lure of a black belt helps many (though after a while the desire for belts diminishes but the lure of the art holds intrest). Classes are run at convenient times are there are your training partners (who often become friends) there to encourage you. If your doing aikido, thwe tumbling and getting up off the mat provide vital weight bearing activity and the freestyle practice buidlks aerobic capacity. Intensity of training grows with experience so if your able to sit on the floor and get up you fit enough to get started and sensei(your teacher) is always there to encourage you.
Aikido
A modern martial art developed from the traditional Samurai class of martial arts in Japan. Aikido has no blocks or punches but instead redirects the attackers energy to throw or immobilise them. Suitable for men, women and children. With a good mix of aerobic and weight bearing training its a good way to maintain inner and outer health and pick up some handy skills as well.
Brisbane Aikido Republic
We welcome serious men and women interested in the study of the subtlety of 'aiki' through the sogobujutsu of Aikido.
Originating in the combative arts of the Japanese samurai this art explores the finese of joining with the energy of the opponent through open hand and traditional weapons practice.
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