The AWARENESS, BREATHING, MOVEMENT, BALANCE, and RECOVERY OF BALANCE are the foundations of FALL PREVENTION.

Fall prevention and defense use internal energy and the movement of the opponent, with minimum use of physical strength, to obtain CONTROL and therefore "defeat" the opponent.  Aikido principles are taught without throwing or subjecting participants to painful holds or locks.  They are gently taken off-balance, and allowed to recover their balance, with the help of their partner, if necessary.  Control is more important than dominating with superior strength.  It is therefore ideal for senior citizens or those with physical limitations.

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​​Prerequisites:  Students must meet the physical requirements of the class.  This class is open to all students.