This beginner boot camp is compressed and comprehensive. In two classes, new students sample the buffet of this martial art's many facets. Strengthen your confidence through techniques (efficient responses to attacks embedded in muscle memory over much time and repetition). Develop more poise through weapons (swinging a wooden sword or staff). Harness your ability to focus through meditative breathing and flowing exercises (called futari taisos). Learn to relax under pressure through randori practice (multi-opponent challenges). Ukemi (the art of falling) is great for those who want to defy the laws of gravity or just learn to prevent injuries in ordinary klutzy stumbles. Boot Camp classes are 7/15 & 7/22 (Mondays), 6-8pm.