Spring Break
Aikido club members kick off new year
Dan Doverspike
Issue date: 11/7/07 Section: Sports
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Nelson said UW-Whitewater's club is primarily a practicing club that focuses on the different techniques of Aikido. Other martial arts groups are sometimes invited to join, which helps members meet other people with the same interests as themselves. The club offers people a chance to meet new people, develop new friendships and push their bodies to the limit, both mentally and physically.
"Martial arts in general are a good skill because it teaches discipline and other life skills such as leadership," club member Aaron Patrick said. "It helps you exercise and it also challenges you mentally, which especially helps college students deal with schoolwork."
Right now, the club is looking forward to an upcoming seminar it's hosting on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in the wrestling gymnasium. There are usually only two seminars per year all across Wisconsin. Generally, 30-50 people come together and practice various forms of martial arts, including Aikido, at a seminar.
Seminars are considered great learning experiences for all involved because guest constructors come from the Aikido Headquarters in Chicago and teach participants new techniques.
"If you come and watch, you are going to see all these people doing awesome things with their bodies and you are going to want to participate," Nelson said.
Students who wish to join or who want to find out more information about the aikido club should contact Nelson, or Club Sports Director Missy Pritzl in room 100 of the Williams Center.
"Martial arts in general are a good skill because it teaches discipline and other life skills such as leadership," club member Aaron Patrick said. "It helps you exercise and it also challenges you mentally, which especially helps college students deal with schoolwork."
Right now, the club is looking forward to an upcoming seminar it's hosting on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in the wrestling gymnasium. There are usually only two seminars per year all across Wisconsin. Generally, 30-50 people come together and practice various forms of martial arts, including Aikido, at a seminar.
Seminars are considered great learning experiences for all involved because guest constructors come from the Aikido Headquarters in Chicago and teach participants new techniques.
"If you come and watch, you are going to see all these people doing awesome things with their bodies and you are going to want to participate," Nelson said.
Students who wish to join or who want to find out more information about the aikido club should contact Nelson, or Club Sports Director Missy Pritzl in room 100 of the Williams Center.
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