Tai Do The Fun Way To Get Into Shape
Dr. Scherban, who has been teaching Bando and Tai Chi in Glastonbury for the past 31 years, has recently opened up the Martial Arts Experience to a new breed of practitioners with his aerobic training classes in Tai Do (comprehensive workout).
Dr. Scherban felt there was yet another group of people who would benefit from Martial Arts Training; People whose needs would demand less of the Martial and Art, but still benefit from the Training. These people would not want to uniforms, belt ranking system, and physical interaction associated with the Martial Arts, but still would want to train in a fun environment with a style that affords them a great workout, and an opportunity to learn self defense and self reliance. For these people, Dr. Scherban has developed Tai Do, a fun way to get into shape without the boredom of traditional Health Club workoutsand the hype of the Gym Scene,
Tai Do is a workout! It is fun, and a learning experience. The workout is intense, sweaty, and vibrant. A typical class starts out with some gentle loosening up and stretching. Then, hold on to your seats, as you wrap your hands and don your gloves, in preparation for the next 45 minutes of non-stop, aerobic kickboxing action. You punch, kick, jump, and get fired up, all the time, hitting the heavy bag and releasing those aggressions and inhibitions. The time will go by quickly and you'll feel great, a kind of relaxing fatigue that comes with knowing you're getting in shape. You are learning to defend yourself at the same time. The class winds down with some more relaxing stretching, and weight training. You'll need your towel and water now, for you just pushed your body to its limit (for today) and are on your way to total health, and a beautiful body.
Tai Do is fast paced and exciting. Beginners can fit right in and jump and wallop the bag at their own pace, The instructors are trained aerobics and martial arts professionals who have developed a systemic, yet fun way of training. You'll learn how to punch and kick, while you develop your aerobic conditioning. Clothing is whatever you chose to work out in, along with the boxing gloves and hand wraps for protection. You will get into shape and learn some self defense at the same time. You'll feel good about yourself, and what you are doing. Check it out today!
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Friday, May 20, 2011
TAI-CHI / QI GONG - Glastonbury CT Martial Arts Center
TAI-CHI / QI GONG
The Glastonbury Martial Arts Center features Tai-Chi / Qi Gong, a soft, meditative martial art emphasizing fluid movement and flowing exercises. TAI-CHI
Dr. Dwight M. Scherban has been studying and teaching Tai-Chi for over 30 years, and the classes at Glastonbury Martial Arts have been running consecutively for over 25 years. Dr. Scherban studied the Hwa Yu style under Tai-Chi Master Mr. Chen Li and was certified by Mr. Li to teach this style since the late 70s. Dr. Scherban combines the soft, flowing style of the Hwa Yu with the meditative and healing arts of Qi Gong to provide a balanced spiritual and physical experience for his Tai-Chi students. TAI-CHI
A typical Tai-Chi class commences with some basic and rhythmic stretching and loosening up exercises. Smooth, meditative oriental music is softly played, which enhances the mood and allows for the connection of the spirit and body .Basic Meditation and breathing sets the tone for the gentle flowing exercises and focuses the chi, or vital force to establish the natural state. From this point, the Tai-Chi student begins to feel the power of the moving meditation as all aspects of the senses are being developed and harmonized within the body. Special Tai-Chi movements are practiced, which develop into a beautiful, harmonious blend of mind and body, an experience both fulfilling and relaxing, both inspiring, and uplifting. The five word song is practiced, focusing on relaxation and breathing. The principles of Yin and Yang are explored and developed. Newcomers join in and learn the basic movements such as walking, rowing the boat, and pushing hands, much as the experienced practitioners do; Tai-Chi is learned at your own pace, within your own rhythms, developing as your body and mind allows. It is fun, rewarding, and spiritually invigorating. Such is the experience of Tai-Chi at Glastonbury Martial Arts. TAI-CHI
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
The Glastonbury Martial Arts Center features Tai-Chi / Qi Gong, a soft, meditative martial art emphasizing fluid movement and flowing exercises. TAI-CHI
Dr. Dwight M. Scherban has been studying and teaching Tai-Chi for over 30 years, and the classes at Glastonbury Martial Arts have been running consecutively for over 25 years. Dr. Scherban studied the Hwa Yu style under Tai-Chi Master Mr. Chen Li and was certified by Mr. Li to teach this style since the late 70s. Dr. Scherban combines the soft, flowing style of the Hwa Yu with the meditative and healing arts of Qi Gong to provide a balanced spiritual and physical experience for his Tai-Chi students. TAI-CHI
A typical Tai-Chi class commences with some basic and rhythmic stretching and loosening up exercises. Smooth, meditative oriental music is softly played, which enhances the mood and allows for the connection of the spirit and body .Basic Meditation and breathing sets the tone for the gentle flowing exercises and focuses the chi, or vital force to establish the natural state. From this point, the Tai-Chi student begins to feel the power of the moving meditation as all aspects of the senses are being developed and harmonized within the body. Special Tai-Chi movements are practiced, which develop into a beautiful, harmonious blend of mind and body, an experience both fulfilling and relaxing, both inspiring, and uplifting. The five word song is practiced, focusing on relaxation and breathing. The principles of Yin and Yang are explored and developed. Newcomers join in and learn the basic movements such as walking, rowing the boat, and pushing hands, much as the experienced practitioners do; Tai-Chi is learned at your own pace, within your own rhythms, developing as your body and mind allows. It is fun, rewarding, and spiritually invigorating. Such is the experience of Tai-Chi at Glastonbury Martial Arts. TAI-CHI
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
History of Bando Karate - Glastonbury CT
From Karate and Tai Chi in the early 70’s, to Bando and Kickboxing in the 80’s, to Cardio Kick-Boxing in the ninties,The Glastonbury Martial Arts Center has certainly seen all facets of the Martial Arts Experience. The non-profit Martial Arts Club, founded by Dr. Scherban in 1974, has enjoyed legendary success while staying true to the principles of its Chief Instructor (who still teaches every class). Commercialism (and the eventual compromising of principles and ideals that come from a school whose goal is to make money), has been forsaken by Dr. Scherban in his pursuit of teaching martial arts, self defense and helping people get into shape, both physically and mentally. Dr. Scherban, a tenured Professor emeritus at Central Connecticut University with a Ph.D. in Economics, has held true to his original aim of helping people help themselves through the wisdom and discipline of the Martial Arts. Dr. Scherban, who currently holds a 6th Level Ranking in Bando, a 2nd Level Animal Master in the Boar System of Bando, and a 6th Degree Black Belt in Karate, is a Certified Tai Chi Instructor (Hwa Yu Style).Dr Scherban has trained thousands of Martial Arts practitioners in a teaching career that spans over 4 Decades! Dr. Scherban, who has been teaching Bando and Tai Chi in Glastonbury for the past 38 Years, has opened up the Martial Arts Experience to a new breed of practitioners with his aerobic training classes in Cardio Kickboxing™. While Bando (a very disciplined Martial Art from Burma with roots deeply ingrained in self defense) and Tai Chi (a soft, flowing form of meditative movement) have their followers, Dr. Scherban felt there was yet another group of people who could benefit from Maritial Arts Training; People whose needs would demand less of the Martial and Art, but still benefit from the Training. people, Dr. Scherban has developed Cardio Kickboxing™, a fun way to get into shape without the boredom of traditional Health Club workouts and the Spa Scene.
Tae-Do (cardio kickboxing) includes the excitement, and energy of a cardio workout with music, specialized core training, breath control, and weights to lose weight and sculpt problem areas that opnly a woman uderstands.
Therefore, all Tae-do classes are taught by certified aerobics/kickboxing instuctor MARIA ELENA de Espana.
Tae-Do (cardio kickboxing) includes the excitement, and energy of a cardio workout with music, specialized core training, breath control, and weights to lose weight and sculpt problem areas that opnly a woman uderstands.
Therefore, all Tae-do classes are taught by certified aerobics/kickboxing instuctor MARIA ELENA de Espana.
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
Brando Karate Glastonbury CT
"THE DISCIPLINED WAY"
At Glastonbury CT Martial Arts, the development of body, mind, and spirit is the goal of student accomplishment. Bando relies on courage, speed, power, and close range practical fighting, upon which self defense is based. Traditional weapons are taught as the student progresses including: Long Stick, Double Filipino Stick (Escrima), Khukuri (Gurkha Sword), Military and Police baton, Ka-Bar Marine Knife, Dagger, Dha (Burmese Long Sword), and Short Stick. In addition to the above information, the student in introduced to the various animal styles of which there are nine in the Bando System. Connecticut Bando teaches the Boar System to advanced students after the 1st Level if Achievement (Black Belt) has been attained.
A unique aspect of Glastonbury CT Martial Arts is individual training that allows new members to become familiar with the basic drill and techniques in a short period of time, allowing everyone to fit in with the regular classes as quickly as possible. Bando is a system built upon solid principles.Training is precise and consistent,and includes mind, spirit and body.
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
At Glastonbury CT Martial Arts, the development of body, mind, and spirit is the goal of student accomplishment. Bando relies on courage, speed, power, and close range practical fighting, upon which self defense is based. Traditional weapons are taught as the student progresses including: Long Stick, Double Filipino Stick (Escrima), Khukuri (Gurkha Sword), Military and Police baton, Ka-Bar Marine Knife, Dagger, Dha (Burmese Long Sword), and Short Stick. In addition to the above information, the student in introduced to the various animal styles of which there are nine in the Bando System. Connecticut Bando teaches the Boar System to advanced students after the 1st Level if Achievement (Black Belt) has been attained.
A unique aspect of Glastonbury CT Martial Arts is individual training that allows new members to become familiar with the basic drill and techniques in a short period of time, allowing everyone to fit in with the regular classes as quickly as possible. Bando is a system built upon solid principles.Training is precise and consistent,and includes mind, spirit and body.
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
Marlborough CT Karate School
Dr. Dwight M. Scherban is the Master Chief Instructor of Glastonbury Martial Arts, and the Recognized authority in this country for the Bando Boar Animal System. Dr. Scherban has authored a book and numerous articles on the Boar System, and has been declared Master of this animal style by the Bando Grandmasters. Dr. Scherban is responsible for the growth and development of the Boar System in the United States, and is the only exclusive Saya (Teacher) of this system. In addition, Dr. Scherban has trained and taught the Cobra, Tiger and Eagle systems of Bando.
Dr. Scherban has been studying the Martial Arts for over 40 years and has been a certified instructor for over 30 years. He has taught thousands of students over the years in a variety of disciplines, most notably, Bando, Karate, and Tai-Chi. Dr. Scherban studied Kokondo Karate under the tutelage of Mr. Paul Arel, a martial artist and accomplished self defense expert. Mr. Arel and Dr. Scherban developed the Kokondo style into a very successful system producing some of the best martial artists in the area. During this time, Dr. Scherban also studied Jiu Jitsu with Mr. Chuck Mason, Judo with Mr. Arthur Dorman, Tai-Chi with Mr. Chen Li, and Jeet Kune Do with Mr. Bruce Lee. It was during this time, (late 60’s) that Dr. Scherban developed the self defense techniques and open hand and full contact fighting style that won him many trophies and tournament victories. It was during one of these tournaments in 1970 that Dr. Scherban first encountered Dr. Gyi of the Bando System
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
Dr. Scherban has been studying the Martial Arts for over 40 years and has been a certified instructor for over 30 years. He has taught thousands of students over the years in a variety of disciplines, most notably, Bando, Karate, and Tai-Chi. Dr. Scherban studied Kokondo Karate under the tutelage of Mr. Paul Arel, a martial artist and accomplished self defense expert. Mr. Arel and Dr. Scherban developed the Kokondo style into a very successful system producing some of the best martial artists in the area. During this time, Dr. Scherban also studied Jiu Jitsu with Mr. Chuck Mason, Judo with Mr. Arthur Dorman, Tai-Chi with Mr. Chen Li, and Jeet Kune Do with Mr. Bruce Lee. It was during this time, (late 60’s) that Dr. Scherban developed the self defense techniques and open hand and full contact fighting style that won him many trophies and tournament victories. It was during one of these tournaments in 1970 that Dr. Scherban first encountered Dr. Gyi of the Bando System
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
Hebron CT Karate School
Dr. Gyi recognized that Dr. Scherban was a unique martial talent, and an individual who could be trusted with the integrity, demands and the responsibility of an animal system; a person who could help spread the principles of Bando while maintaining the basic tenets of the System. Dr. Scherban has risen to the rank of 6th Level in Bando and achieved the 2nd Level in an Animal System, and is recognized as “Master” of the boar System.
Dr. Scherban and his students have won countless medals in forms, weapons, sparring, and kickboxing. The Connecticut Bando drill teams have won numerous medals at the National Tournaments, and Dr. Scherban has trained and promoted over 30 Black Belts f Dr. Scherban has dedicated his life to teaching the martial arts and to helping individuals realize their true potential in life, through the balance of proper training, proper nutrition and spiritual serenity.
Classes in Bando, Tai Chi, and Tai Do are taught at Glastonbury Martial Arts at 122 Naubuc Avenue in Glastonbury, the same place Dr. Scherban has taught since 1974. For information regarding Bando, Tai Chi or Tai Do, please call (860)657-1653, or stop in at the Glastonbury Martial Arts Center (NAP Bro) at 122 Naubuc Avenue in Glastonbury.
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
Dr. Scherban and his students have won countless medals in forms, weapons, sparring, and kickboxing. The Connecticut Bando drill teams have won numerous medals at the National Tournaments, and Dr. Scherban has trained and promoted over 30 Black Belts f Dr. Scherban has dedicated his life to teaching the martial arts and to helping individuals realize their true potential in life, through the balance of proper training, proper nutrition and spiritual serenity.
Classes in Bando, Tai Chi, and Tai Do are taught at Glastonbury Martial Arts at 122 Naubuc Avenue in Glastonbury, the same place Dr. Scherban has taught since 1974. For information regarding Bando, Tai Chi or Tai Do, please call (860)657-1653, or stop in at the Glastonbury Martial Arts Center (NAP Bro) at 122 Naubuc Avenue in Glastonbury.
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
East Hartford CT Karate School
Dr. Scherban has been studying the Martial Arts for over 40 years and has been a certified instructor for over 30 years. He has taught thousands of students over the years in a variety of disciplines, most notably, Bando, Karate, and Tai-Chi. Dr. Scherban studied Kokondo Karate under the tutelage of Mr. Paul Arel, a martial artist and accomplished self defense expert. Mr. Arel and Dr. Scherban developed the Kokondo style into a very successful system producing some of the best martial artists in the area. During this time, Dr. Scherban also studied Jiu Jitsu with Mr. Chuck Mason, Judo with Mr. Arthur Dorman, Tai-Chi with Mr. Chen Li, and Jeet Kune Do with Mr. Bruce Lee. It was during this time, (late 60’s) that Dr. Scherban developed the self defense techniques and open hand and full contact fighting style that won him many trophies and tournament victories. It was during one of these tournaments in 1970 that Dr. Scherban first encountered Dr. Gyi of the Bando System
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
Visit our school website, http://www.ctmartialarts.kk5.org/
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