So Rim Kung Fu is a traditional, elite combat Kung Fu that originated in the So Rim mountains of China. So Rim Kung Fu combines strength, stability, and the grace of nature with the agility and snap control of animals to create a very effective and sometimes ferocious martial art. The student of Kung Fu learns offense and defense as second nature. He studies age-old forms that imitate animals, birds and insects in their fighting techniques. Kung Fu literally means "practice everything," and requires that its students learn the art in martial arts as well as the self-defense aspects. Chinese weapons are also taught as an integral part of So Rim Kung Fu.

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a form of modern belly dance generally referring to a combination (fusion) of many dance forms. It frequently incorporates elements of Popping, Hip Hop, Breakdance, 'Egyptian' or 'Cabaret' belly dance and modern, but often draws from many traditional forms such as Falmenco Kathak, Bhangra, Balinese, and other folkloric dance styles. In tribal fusion, dancers expand on the elements previously fused to form American Tribal Style, also referred to as ATS, to make their style unique and more relevant to their contemporary experience
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Tribal Fusion dancers utilize a variety of musical genres, including folkloric Egyptian (such as saidi), Indian (traditional or pop), Middle Eastern pop (such as Rai), as well as contemporary electronic music, hip hop, and rock.

An important distinguishing feature of the tribal fusion dancer in our classes and performances is their costuming. As with the movement, it is a fusion between many folkloric dance styles, infused with elements from streetwear, vintage costumes and jewelry, and other tribal and modern cultures.

Our Tribal Misfits troupe has performed numerous times throughout the years at the Library, Dance is for Every body. Also we perform at the Boulder International Festival annually, Fringe Festival, Asian Festival, the Creek Festival, Octoberfest, Emerald Elementary, private parties, Raves, and much more . We are now in our seventh year of operation.

http://www.costumebellydance.com/

Aikido (i-ke-do): an effective, practical method of unarmed self-defense, promoting physical fitness, awareness, proper breathing, posture, and balance.The Aikidoist spontaneously blends with the power of an attack and swiftly redirects this aggression against the opponent.

An entirely reflexive martial art, Aikido practice improves physical reaction, perception, and agility. Students perform specialized stretching exercises to improve physical and functional coordination.

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Capoeira is a martial art and dance form that emerged as a disguised self-defense among African slaves in Brazil in the 1600s. Students build the skill to fight, play, and dance simultaneously. Because the game is played to performed and sung music, classes often also have an element of instruction including Afro-Brazilian drumming with singing in Brazilian Portuguese. Capoeira training and music advance from basic to more nuanced movements, rhythms, and choruses as students progress.

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A spiritual approach to full self examination, liberation and ultimate healing. Great performance whether it be acting, singing, dancing or comedy is never about pretending. It is about personal truth. Everyone of us is talented and able to do anything we choose.

First time trial class is only $20.00
Individual classes are $35.00 per session
Four classes are offered at $120.00

Hours: Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm beginning June 30, 2011

Contacts: Rae 720-289-1948 or Allyson 303-579-3629

Hula Hoop is a great way to have fun and exercise without feeling like your exercising! Learn the basics of hooping while burning calories, sculpting lean muscles, and expressing your individuality! No experience required and we welcome everyone!

For more information contact us

www.boulderhooped.com

About Fitness for Living
For the past eight years, Boulder-based Fitness for Living has been dedicated to motivating, educating, and encouraging Boulder County adults to get active and fit. The company’s innovative programs and been featured on NBC’s Today Show and has won the best Personal Training Award from Yellow Scene magazine the past 3 years running.

To register for a free Trial Class visit:

Fitness For Living
www.fitliv.com
bootcamp@fitliv.com
303-550-3491

Amina Salah has been studying, teaching and performing Middle Eastern Dance for 17 years. She has taken many trips to study in Egypt and shares these experiences in her classes. She has done extensive work with finger cymbals. She also studies Arabic and Yoga. She brings musicality, passion and expression to her dance and teaches how to do emotive improvisational dance, responding to the music.

www.aminabellydancer.com

The founder of American Hard Style is Robert Thomas Chang. He took useful elements from three traditional Japanese Sword Styles and combined them into American Hard Style. They are Batto Ryu, Toyama Ryu and Shinkendo. Together, they form a comprehensive curriculum for use in learning Japanese swordsmanship within an American context. Sensei Gene Starkey is the Boulder CO instructor in American Hard Style.

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Pakua is an ancient knowledge for modern times. Pakua is a comprehensive Art based on the ancient Pakua Symbol. Including Martial A rt, Healing, Knowledge, The 8 Changes, The 5 Elements, The I-Ching and more. Pa-Kua is for all ages and abilities.

What will you learn?

In a safe non-competitive environment, you will learn the Traditional Chinese Knowledge of Pa-Kua. This consists of stand-up and ground ghting techniques including but not limited to: Striking, pressure points, levers, manipulations, sweeps, throws, locks (submission) and chokes.

You will also develop the internal aspects of Pa-Kua through meditation, breathing techniques, and forms. Everything is taught in a progressive manner so that you will be prepared for each step along the way by studying in class with your Master.

How will you benefit?

You will gain the Confidence to lead the life you want with peace by having the techniques and training from the Martial Art to overcome your daily fears and anxiety. That means you have more energy to focus on the life you wish to live and enjoy.

The Chinese theory is that our body is a re ection of our mind and vice versa. Thus, by stretching, improving coordination, and increasing strength, you will bene t in many internal ways as well, including the release of endorphins which is one of the many reasons you will feel better after every class! Training of slow forms will improve harmony and growth of internal and physical well being. Pa-Kua is a complete art which gives its practitioner a better sense of self con dence, increased concentration, augmented coordination, and improved exibility.

Free Demo Class!Come and meet our master!

Email instructor at: alquimia9info@gmail.com
or call Master Nicolas Nobile at 773-426-5452
For more details and info please visit our international site:
www.pakua.org

Christine loves teaching Belly Dance! she is the director and choreographer of Boulder own "Figure 8's". Christine has been studying many dance forms for the past 40 years and incorporates her Jazz and hip hop style into her dance choreographies, while maintaining a deep respect for her modern Egyptian training. This dance transforms women and gives them an opportunity to express the heart and soul in a way words cannot touch.

Christine has been teaching yoga in the format of a dance warm up for several years. After completeing Core Power Yoga teacher training, she is ready and excited to introduce simply Yoga, with an emphasis on allignment, strengthening and an enjoyable enlivening flow.

MK is an after school program that teachs physical awareness and etiquette via swordplay. MK uses child safe swasher toys produced by cloud dragon armory. we do a mixture of training exercises and applied games to keep the children challenged and engaged.
Participants learn: swordplay, etiquette, strategy, history, and meditation.
With these skills, MK guides your child to excellence.

http://www.modernknights.net

Zhu Xilin (Drew) was born in Beijing China. Since 1982, Drew has studied Wu Style Tai Chi Martial Arts (Taijiquan) under his Chinese Master Wang Pei-sheng, consisting of Wu Style short form-37, long form-83, Push hands, Tai-ji-jian (sword), Tai-ji-dao (broad sword), Chun-yang-jian (straight sword, from Ba-ji martial arts), Qigong and its therapeutic applications in restoring health and recovering from physical injuries.

Since 1983, Drew also studied Ru-yi Taijiquan under another Chinese Master Shi Ming, who featured on Bill Moyers' PBS series "Healing and the Mind – The Mystery of Qi". Practices consist of Taiji traditional theory, basic skills, single exercises, Push hands, and the form edited by Shi Ming based on Yang Style old form-108 and Wu (Wu Yuxiang) Style.

Drew’s classmate, Master Yang Jia-cang, a senior top student of Wu Style Master Wu Tu-nan and Ru-yi Taijiquan Master Shi Ming, guided Drew developing tai chi internal kung-fu from Yang style lineage – Master Yang Shao-hou.

From 1988 to 1996, Drew had worked as researcher in performing scientific research in the physical effects of Qigong at the Qigong Science and Research Center in Beijing, China. Research consists of Taiji traditional theory, skills, teaching method, and applications to health, health restoration, self-defense, longevity and art forms.

Drew first visited the United States in 1995 and revisited in the following year invited by Michigan Qigong Association. In January 1997, his ability was tested as principal subject in a brainwave study published in the Journal of Nerotherapy entitled “Master Zhu”, written by Dr. John Gilbert and Dr. Robert Moroney. He has taught many aspects of Taiji and Qigong by invitation to martial arts students throughout the United States.

He presently teaches Qigong class at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a special form of Qigong to several senior groups in the Denver area.

Zumba® is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning (up to 1,000 calories per hour, depending on your intensity) dance fitness-party™. The Latin rhythms are intoxicating. The movements are bold and sexy. You can’t HELP but shake your hips!

Each class features interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms as well as resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning calories.

There will never be any more than 4 different steps in a song- so it’s easy to follow and easy to remember!

These fun, high-energy classes that are perfect for fabulous folk of all ages, shapes and sizes and result a fun workout that can be best described as “exercise in disguise”.

Join us Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-10am for the best Zumba® classes in Boulder.

For more information:
www.zumbaholic.com
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