Why Practice Iaido? People choose to train Iaido for numerous and varied reasons. Here are some of the most common ones: 1. You have always been enamored with samurai culture and you want to learn more about the art, philosophy, and discipline of Bushido. 2. You want to forge a powerful spirit of self-confidence within yourself and take that spirit deeper into your personal and work life. 3. You still want to practice a martial art, but think you may be too old or believe your body isn't up... Read Full Story
Q&A with Iwakabe Sensei Sensei, what qualities do you think are the most important for an Iaido student to possess? The most important quality that an Iaido student should have is patience. Learning Iaido is not something you can master overnight. It is a lifetime process. In the beginning, your thoughts are focused only on learning the movements. As you learn the movements, you then learn how the movements are applied. As your experience grows in Iaido, so does your learning. You will even... Read Full Story
A friend of mine from Austin explained that a group of her friends meet monthly for brunch. To keep the group dynamic and fresh, each person is strongly encouraged to bring someone they know. The idea is that if they are a good person then they know good people. She said the group has turned into a fun, strong collection of amazing people and many new friendships have started. That is what is happening for us at Nia. For those of you who have come in to class, you already know that we have... Read Full Story
We share space with Castle Rock AIKIDO and they are hosting a fun workshop that Nia dancers may love. Event Details: Japanese Flower Arranging Workshop - at Castle Rock AIKIDO (click here for directions) Saturday, June 6th 2009 11am - 1pm Cost $35, includes flowers and you may take the arrangement with you. Pre-Register Required : Click Here. Castle Rock AIKIDO is honored and excited to host accomplished Ikebana instructors, Seiko Yoshikawa and Kyoko Kita for this hands-on beginner's... Read Full Story
Nia belt training will cause you to levitate! Disclaimer: This statement has been documented but scientific evidence is still forthcoming. Commentary from Sandy Enke, Certified Nia Instructor As many of you know, I completed my Nia Brown Belt certification in October. There is so much depth and richness inherent in the Nia Technique; and for those of you who experience the end product--a fun, enriching, joyful movement experience--what's behind the crafting of a Nia class is decades of... Read Full Story
Event Details: Japanese Flower Arranging Workshop - at Castle Rock AIKIDO (click here for directions) Saturday, June 6th 2009 11am - 1pm Cost $35, includes flowers and you may take the arrangement with you. Pre-Register by Clicking Here. * Mother's Day Gift Idea - If this seems like fun, tell your family that this could be a great Mother's Day gift idea. Castle Rock AIKIDO is honored and excited to host accomplished Ikebana instructors, Seiko Yoshikawa and Kyoko Kita for this hands-on... Read Full Story
Castle Rock AIKIDO is a martial arts school unlike many others in that their program is reserved exclusively for adults. That's right! No Kids Allowed! This martial arts school has identified a growing demographic of adults who are specifically looking for adult only martial arts programs. These people want to be able to completely and totally focus on themselves for just a few hours each week - a place where they can get away from the overwhelming responsibilities of work, home, and child... Read Full Story
Beverly Hills Estates Think you can't afford a home with a private country setting located within town? Think again. Beverly Hills Estates, located in Castle Pines North, just west of Castle Pines Parkway (Exit 188), is a hidden, affordable gem. Atmosphere When driving through this quiet neighborhood, you'll see elongated Front Range mountain views, couples taking their afternoon stroll, deer, rabbits, and you may even catch a glimpse of Blakey, the very friendly neighborhood black cat. This... Read Full Story
Summer is a time of freedom, sudden plans, projects, and of course – vacations! Traditional gyms and many fitness studios see a drop in membership during the summer because most of them require a monthly membership fee. Gym memberships are great because you can work out any time but paying for the monthly membership dues when you'll be out of town for vacation or are too busy at work to work out is frustrating. At Castle Rock Nia Fitness, a new studio in Castle Rock, we understand how busy... Read Full Story
Through a break in icy storms and despite grey skies that tempt us to hunker down and stay inside, many women joined us on Opening Day and danced Castle Rock's first Nia class . This first class was really unique because many of the people who came to try the fitness class had never taken a Nia class before. The excitement of a group of people willing to try something new was contagious and our teacher, Julia Desmond, patiently guided us through the different movements in Nia (pronounced... Read Full Story
