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Haidong Gumdo Korean Sword Art - ages 8-75RecreationHaidong Gumdo is a Korean sword art that offers the student a complete sword training program. This art is suitable for ages 8-75 so children, parents and grandparents are welcome to join the class. Students will learn proper sword cutting techniques, forms, safe combative drills, stance drills and provides physical fitness, balance, focus and helps reduce stress. This low impact martial arts system allows students to achieve a black belt if that is your goal or join us for a new physical fitness program. Either way no prior martial arts is needed to join this group.This class goes all year and students sign up monthly.Wear loose comfortable clothing to your first class. Wood swords are purchased the first day for $20.00. Uniforms can be purchased in class. Rose Heisel is a 3rd Dan in Haidong Gumdo and has been in other martial art styles for 30 years. For questions you can Rose at 763-464-3732. Check out this article from the Monticello Times and Senior Prospective Magazine for more information about Rose Heisel and her class! Monticello Times Sword Art Article & Senior Prospective MagazineSummer 2022
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Monticello Dance Team Summer ConditioningRecreationPopular**These sessions are only open to the 2022-2023 Monticello Magic Dancers** Register to join the coaching staff for seven weeks of off-season dance team technique and conditioning. We will be going over all proper techniques for kicks, turns, leaps & jumps, while also building our stamina and strength.Summer 2022
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Shinrin Yoku Of MonticelloRecreationShinrin-Yoku is the practice of immersing our senses in nature with the intention of enhancing our well-being. It is a mindful practice in which you experience the forest through all five senses. You will be lead through a series of connective invitations that slow you down, awakens your senses, opening up your awareness to having a beautiful healing connection to nature. This is not just a walk in the park, it is a forest therapy experience thoughtfully designed with you in mind. We also have a chance to share our thoughts between each of the activities and we end our forest bathing with a special tea ceremony, to embody our experience and give gratitude to the forest. The experience is gentle and accessible to almost anyone at any fitness level. Walks are held in Bertram Park. Class is best suited to ages 18 and up. For questions and concerns call Rose Heisel, Certified Shinrin Yoku guide, at 763-464-3732.Summer 2022
