Karate for the Older Individual
History, Theory, Philosophy and Participatory Movement

Days: Mondays, October 11 - November 15
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Place: Rehearsal Hall
Instructor: Paul H. Peck

Tuition: $25.00 for enrollment
              $5.00 for walk-ins

Kata - the dance of the martial arts - is the key training component of this ancient art form. If you were to observe a martial art class in a local dojo (training hall) you would see individuals performing strenuous exercises and practicing rigorously the techniques being taught that day. An older individual would look at that level of physical intensity with apprehension - and rightly so. The older person operates with a different set of bodily parameters. However, martial art training is still available.

Kata is the execution of movement in an exacting and precise pattern. This practice brings about muscle tonality, deeper and more regulated breathing, deeper concentration and focus, and increased balance. And, of course, a superb method of self defense, should the need arise. In this course, the practice of Kata will be performed slowly and exactingly. And after learning, the forms can be practiced without the need to attend a class.

Paul Peck has master degrees in Human Relations and Psychology. He is a certified karate instructor, 4th degree black belt in Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu karate (30 years experience), and is 64 years old. He has published five books: Journey of an Ordinary Karate-ka, Journey of an Ordinary Karata-ka - Redux, The Millennium Convocation, God’s Camp and The Art of Weight Loss through Applied Consciousness. (www.paulpeck.com).