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Integrated Martial Arts

Integrated Martial Arts class is a wholistically minded class using GoJu Karatedo (Hard Soft Empty Hand Way) as it’s base, and drawing on Jujitsu, Judo, and Kung Fu.  Training involves deflections, strikes, kicks, stance-work, and grappling.  This training serves those who are seeking to stay strong and healthy while learning to defend themselves.  This method puts a strong emphasis on both self- development, and practical self-defense.  Open to all levels, 11 years and older.
Saturdays 1:30-3 pm
January 9th- Free Introductory session.  Classes on-going.
Suggested donation: $10-$15

Taoist Yoga (Chi Kung) is a meditative physical art that involves still postures, gentle movement, and active relaxation techniques.  It is a powerful modality for self-healing and self-development. The concept and philosophy of Yin and Yang will be discussed, and Tai Chi Ch’uan movements, form, and exercises will also be learned and practiced.  Open to all levels, 11 years and older. 
Saturdays 11:30 am- 1 pm
January 9th- Free Introductory session.

About the Instructor:
Louis Pontillo began his training in East Asian Philosophy and martial arts in 1980 at the age of seven.  His journey led him in 1996 to begin also studying the healing aspects of the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditions.  In 2001 Louis became a Licensed Acupuncturist, and a Diplomate of Acupuncture with the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  Over the past twelve years, Louis has focused on the meditative and energetic aspects of the East Asian Arts known as the “internal” arts in an effort to better understand the human energetic system.  Louis has taught extensively in the fields of East Asian Medicine, Taoist Yoga (Chi Kung), and Martial Arts.