Situational Self-Defense: Unlocking Body and Spatial Awareness

55 Chrystie Street,New York NY 10002

27 June, 2021

Description

Offering a self-defense class in response to the AAPI hate crimes and to keep the community prepared and safe. In the wake of the global pandemic, the AAPI community has been targeted with anti-Asian hate crimes with an increase of 164%* reported crimes since the beginning of 2021. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of guarding, counter-striking, protecting others, and how to heighten your body and spatial awareness. These self-preservation tools will be taught with in-person guidance using training shields. We recommend that you come with a partner, otherwise you will be paired with someone. Kairi Dojang co-founders, Adriel and Greta Choo-Tung are donating instruction and equipment use. 50% of the ticket price will go to 18MillionRising, a grassroots organization that works to educate about AAPI heritages, encourage growth in the communities, and mobilize against injustice. Kairi Dojang co-founder Adriel Choo Tung in a private lesson with client. Kairi Dojang is a martial arts and Pilates studio, founded by Asian American couple Adriel & Greta Choo Tung, that empowers individuals and fosters a love of movement by creating authentic Martial Arts & Pilates community. Bios: Adriel is a martial arts instructor and personal trainer. His style focuses heavily on Karate and Taekwondo kicking fundamentals. He emphasizes the understanding of technique and foundations, so students can visualize progressions. He has led demonstrations for AAPI Heritage festivals, hosted UNICEF kickboxing events, and has designed curricula for women's self-defense and MMA classes. Adriel believes that martial arts and calisthenics are the mental and physical elements for longevity. Greta is a certified Pilates instructor with a background in Taekwondo. She teaches in a more contemporary style while honoring the classical method. She focuses heavily on technique in her approach and is a strong advocate for cross-training. She has taught in acclaimed gyms, such as Chelsea Piers and Equinox, as well as boutique studios. Greta has fostered her teaching style from her time as a developmental gymnastics and cardio kickboxing instructor. She believes that a solid technical cue can turn any exercise into a challenge. — Disclaimer: To ensure attendee safety, we'll require guests to sign a COVID-19 health waiver, which may include questions about COVID testing and/or vaccinations. We cannot invite guests who have recently tested positive for COVID-19.*In comparison to Q1 2020 to Q1 2021 as reported in a study from the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State University San Bernardino.