Program Type:
Class or WorkshopProgram Description
Event Details
This presentation combines martial arts, yoga, meditation, and Buddhist psychology to help individuals have a basic introduction to self-defense and situational awareness. This brief course will introduce you to principles and practices of body movement, self-defense, and situational awareness. This is designed for all levels of physical fitness and most health situations. You are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, comfortable, non-restrictive clothes, and any safety equipment you feel would be helpful. Clean mats will be provided.
People will be asked to participate with partners in some of the exercises. If you are uncomfortable working with someone you don't know, please bring someone you would be comfortable practicing with.
Joshua is a 6th-degree black belt in Taekwon-do. He is also a licensed mental health therapist focusing on Buddhist Psychology, using mindfulness, yoga, and relaxation to help clients cope with stressors, substance use issues, and confidence.
Note
Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.
Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.