Hi Neighbors,   I'm attaching some information about Aikido of Champlain Valley and the South End Art Hop   I've become quite an addict of Aikido over the last 6 years.  The art teaches me about myself in a deeply embodied way.  Aikido means the way of harmony.

It teaches me to harmonize with my perceptions of attack and to stay with my own center, softening into knowing.    It's a cooperative art, where you're called to train hard for yourself not to be better than.

Oh yeah,  I teach the 5 and 6 year old class.   Email me if you have any questions about that or interest.

Come Witness a Demonstration of Aikido as Well as Some Great Art.

MARTIAL ARTS MEET THE FINE ARTS AT ART HOP - September 6th and 7th

Come and see the unexpected! Aikido of Champlain Valley (ACV) invites you to some special Art Hop events. Aikido is a circular and dynamic martial art, integrating joyful intensity and harmonious movement. Adult Aikido demonstration on Friday, September 6th at 7 pm. Demonstration includes weapons defense, throwing and pinning techniques, and a discussion of the philosophy of aikido. Kids Aikido demonstration on Saturday, September 7th at 1pm. Discover how aikido movements teach peaceful conflict resolution and bullying awareness and prevention. Kids Hop 10am-4pm on Saturday. Free aikido classes, ikebana (traditional Japanese flower arranging), Japanese kite making, origami, and more!

Families of all ages welcome.

Also, view fine art by the students of ACV and 4 guest artists. Artwork will be on display for the rest of September.

Adult introductory classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm.

Kids classes begin on Thursday, September 5th at 4pm (ages 5-6) and Saturday, September 7th at 9am (ages 7-12). Adult classes meet 7 days a week.

For more information about ACV or to see our full class schedule, please visit their website at www.burlingtonaikido.org, or stop by and watch a class at 257 Pine Street in Burlington. You can also call if you have questions or in order to reserve a space in class: 802-951-8900.

ACV is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to creating a peaceable world through the practice and principles of the Japanese martial art of aikido. We provide scholarships for low income youth ages 7-17. We are a welcoming community.