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MARTIAL IMPROVISATION #MART
Cultivating Power not Force
Michael Klinger
This group is for movers, dancers and martial artists who want to explore the use of power and flexibility from an "inside out" orientation. The work required is around the release of muscular tension and "over" reaction to cultivate more power and grace. The form combines the practice of Feldenkrais Movement, Aikido and Contact Improvisation. The dynamics include resisting/releasing, centering/falling, leading/following, pushing/pulling and stillness/flow. The class will begin with Feldenkrais exercises. From skeletal movements, breath and partner work, movement progresses to partner work using weight, power and direction. The ongoing focus will be on the contact point, skeletal movement and energy transfer. Mr. Klinger has a Black Belt in Aikido having studied 15 years with Kanai Sensei. He has a Master's Degree in Movement Therapy. He has taught and performed Contact Improvisation for over twenty years. Limit-12.
Thursday October 2
7:00-8:30p.m. one session
JH Auxiliary Gym $20