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Community Outreach: Aikido for Health and Wellness

Target Physical and Mental Health Areas

Patients needing to prevent, recover from or manage:
Cardio / Pulmonary Disease Diabetes Post-Physical Therapy Maintenance
Stroke Overweight Menopause Issues
High Cholesterol Levels Eating Disorders Low Bone Density
Hypertension Depression Challenges of Aging
Asthma Sleeplessness Asperger's Syndrome
Arthritis Addiction

About Aikido

Aikido, a Japanese martial art, controls a physical encounter from the beginning through timing and motion, rather than by subduing an opponent by sheer force or speed. Unlike most other martial arts, training is always cooperative, never combative or competitive.

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Who Can Do Aikido

Aikido is for everyone. All over the world ordinary people ages 7 to 70+, regardless of physical ability, practice Aikido. Anyone can learn to do Aikido well with consistent support. You don't have to be athletic or experienced in any martial art. There's no need to "get in shape" first.

Health Benefits of Aikido

  • Do fun aerobic, weight-bearing exercise.
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  • Practice healthful, safe, low-impact movements.
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  • Reduce stress.
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  • Improve balance, coordination, flexibility.
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  • Raise your energy level.
  • Gradually build strength and stamina.
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  • Increase your sense of well-being.
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  • Develop good posture and awareness.

    • Aikido Programs

    Sierra Aikido is a nonprofit California 501(c)3 Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to delivering Aikido as a community service on the San Francisco Peninsula: Applying a holistic approach to fitness and wellness, Sierra offers both special and regular Aikido training on the San Francisco Peninsula jointly with medical groups and professionals, educational organizations for underserved groups, other nonprofits and government agencies. Sierra Aikido is particularly interested in jointly growing self-directed Aikido programs with other, like-minded nonprofits in the education and wellness areas.

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    Sierra Aikido develops its wellness programs in consultation with medical professionals for each target medical area. Programs range from regular training to collaborations, workshops, courses with a specific focus, crosstraining and special events. Our "Train the Trainers" is one approach to develop and implement self-sustaining, self-directed Aikido programs at partner locations, with Sierra's ongoing support, jointly with partner organizations.

    Program Schedules Locations Fees
    Aikido for Beginners Adults
  • Sierra North

  • Sierra South
    		• $ 75 for one month ( minimum of 10 sessions )
    Regular Training Children

    Adults

    		 Elementary School: $ 50.00
    Middle + High School: $ 75.00 / month
    Adults: $ 90.00 / month
    Workshops By arrangement By arrangement By grant or negotiation
    Crosstraining By arrangement By arrangement By grant or negotiation

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    © Sierra Aikido, 2007, 2008

    SF Peninsula
    Health Information Resources

  • Stanford Health Library
  • TheHealthTrust
    • Questions, or more information? Contact Sierra Aikido
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    Sierra Aikido
    722 Gailen Avenue
    Palo Alto, CA 94303
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