Man
stands in his own shadow and wonders why it is dark.
- Zen saying
Empower
yourself.
We offer several classes to improve your skills and life.
Fix
Back and Neck Pain – Medical Breakthroughs in Non-Surgical
Treatment
Fix your neck pain, upper and lower back pain, hip pain, discs, impingement,
sciatica, SI joint, and more. Learn to fix your own pain right in class.
Cheaper
(and safer) than your Vioxx.
Taught by Jolie Bookspan, M.Ed. PhD, FAWM, Sports
medicine specialist, named "St. Jude of the Joints" by Harvard Medical
School clinicians.
Next Workshop Locations and Dates:
- Learn
it all in one day - Temple U. Ft.
Washington campus, Fort Washington, PA - Saturday
April 12, 2008. 9am-2pm. Why not take it together with
the same-day workshop, "Stretching Smarter
Stretching Healthier" 2:30-4:30pm, described below. Contact Rhonda Geyer,
Director. rgeyer@temple.edu
(267) 468-8500.
- Temple
U Center City, Philadelphia, PA - Spring Session: Two Saturdays, March 29
and April 5, 2008. 9am-11:30am. This is one class divided over two sessions.
Plan to attend both days. Summer Session: June 7 & 14
9am-11:30am (No other classes until the
fall). To register eMail Kevin Wood
Director, call (215) 204-6565, or Register
on-line.
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Other locations by
arrangement.
In this
fun, active class, learn to get rid of neck, back, and hip pain and keep it
from coming back. Fix stiffness, aches, sciatica, herniated and degenerating
discs, stenosis, arthritis, upper crossed syndrome, lordosis and facet pain.
Identify common injurious body mechanics, ergonomics, and habits. Learn therapeutic
exercises and muscle retraining, and how to not get stiff and sore in the first
place. Combination lecture and non-strenuous practice. Suitable for the out-of-shape
as well as the athlete. Wear comfortable ordinary clothing. If you have to change
your clothes to fix back pain, how are you supposed to have an ongoing normal
life without pain?
Class textbook - Fix Your Own Pain Without Drugs or Surgery.
Class syllabus - No More Back Pain class.
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Kickboxing
Taught
by Dr. Jolie Bookspan, 4th degree black belt,
Undefeated full-contact Muay Thai fighter, International Black Belt Hall
of Fame, Instructor rank of Master. International Martial Arts Association
2004 Woman of the Year
Current
class is full and
sold out. Next class Tues May 13- July 8, 5:45-7pm. Temple
U Center City (TUCC) Philadelphia. For waiting list, Register
on-line, e-mail kwood@temple.edu
or call (215)
204-6946.
Not girly box-aerobics. Real martial arts training. Learn mental and
physical discipline, self confidence, history and theory of martial
arts, and real fighting skills. No dance, no contact (at least not on
purpose). For all levels, men and women, but be prepared for the Mother
of all Workouts. Punching, kicking, sparring, stretching, rope skipping,
and drills for body and mind. We start at the beginning and build with
each class.
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Advanced
(Continuing) Kickboxing - Muay Thai
with Dr. Jolie Bookspan
To be announced.
e-mail kwood@temple.edu
or call (215)
204-6565.
For students completing the kick boxing class. Improve technique and fitness.
Muay Thai (Thai kick boxing) and other styles. Heavy bag and partner work,
speed work, ring and street defense techniques. Develop the ferocious
Thai roundhouse kick. Includes advanced ab and back conditioning, rope
skipping, drills, and kicking flexibility. Bring gloves. Wraps provided.
Class textbook - Healthy Martial Arts.
Class syllabus - Advanced Muay Thai
kickboxing.
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Not
The Same Old Stretches - Stretching Smarter Stretching Healthier
- Snowmass
Colorado -
Wilderness Medical Society International
Wilderness Medicine Conference. Same class offered twice: Sunday
July 27 2008 1-3pm, and Tues July 29th 1-3pm. Register through link
above, e-mail, or call WMS at 801-990-2988.
- Temple
U. Fort
Washington
campus,
Fort Washington,
PA.
Saturday April 12, 2008.
2:30-4:30pm. Bring
lunch
and take it together with the Fix Back Pain workshop, described above.
Make it the healthiest day you ever spent. Contact Rhonda Geyer,
Director. rgeyer@temple.edu
(267) 468-8500.
- Townsend
Tennessee - Wilderness Medical Elective. Feb. 19, 2008.
Contact Dr.
Tom Kessler, Director.
- Other
locations on request.
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wonderful little doll was made
for Jolie by student Dana Chandler.
Does it really look like Jolie?
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Some of
the most common stretches don't work to prevent or fix injuries, and can make
things worse. Learn what to do instead and how your body needs to move during
real life to be comfortable and healthy, with better posture. Learn innovative,
effective techniques to reduce stiffness, muscle soreness, stress, and back
pain, and how to not get tight and sore in the first place. Fun, rejuvenating
class for body and mind, suitable for the out-of-shape as well as the athlete.
Combination lecture and non-strenuous practice.
Class textbook - Stretching Smarter Stretching Healthier.
Class syllabus - Stretch Class.
Functional Core Training - The Ab Revolution™ No More Crunches No
More Back Pain
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Pittsburgh,
PA - Ab
Revolution™ Core Training for the Martial Artist. Sun Nov 11,
2007. International Martial Arts Black Belt Hall of Fame awards
weekend. Contact Grandmaster
Kanzler, Exec. Director.
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A
revolution in core training - no forward bending that stresses discs.
Special workshop with Dr. Bookspan, the award winning scientist who developed
this method. Learn the way your abs need to work to hold healthy spine
positioning (neutral spine) for real life while standing up. Not just
a bunch of exercises, this is a system you can use to restore neutral
spine, stop hyper-lordosis, facet injury, SI joint pain, lower back pain
from long standing, walking, or running, and get healthier exercise. Learn
fun quick techniques to straighten posture, fix hyperlordotic lower back
pain, and functionally strengthen, from simple moves to the toughest you
can get. Combination lecture and increasingly strenuous practice. Change
your thinking about what abs do (and don't do).
Used by SEAL
and law enforcement members, and the nation's top spine docs.
Class
textbook - Class students can purchase new third
edition book at discount.
Class syllabus - Ab Revolution™
Core Training syllabus. |
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Fix
and Prevent Injuries - Ankles, Arches, Discs, Knee, Back, & Neck
Fast moving, jam packed, hands-on workshop
to prevent and rehab sprains, bad arches, knee, disc, shoulder, upper
back, lower back, SI joint, and mystery back pain.
Class
textbook - Fix Your Own Pain Without Drugs or Surgery.
Class students can purchase through me at discount.
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Body Revolution
Temple University Center City. For
information call TUCC Director
Kevin Wood (215) 204-6565.
Take core training further to "foundation training" to retrain
your bending, walking, jumping, and moving habits for back, legs, abs,
ankles, feet, and knees. Gain strength and endurance. Learn fun sports
medicine exercises to get a workout at the same time you specifically
retrain posture and movement patterns for daily life. Combination lecture
and increasingly strenuous practice. This class will change the way you
think about fitness and exercise.
Class textbook - Fix Your Own Pain Without Drugs
or Surgery.
Class syllabus - Lower Body Revolution™
syllabus.
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Yoga
- Warrior Mind, Warrior Body
With Jolie, Certified 500 hour level yoga teacher. Studied and taught
yoga in India, China, Thailand, and Japan.
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Tuesdays, April 1- May 6, 2008. 7:15
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on-line, e-mail kwood@temple.edu
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Special
workshops and teacher master classes
by arrangement
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If
you are strong and brave--or want to be--come learn the most physical
and empowering yoga you will ever do. Joyful, often humorous fusion of
ancient tradition, sports medicine, and beautiful movement, based on Ashtanga.
No experience needed, just a desire to really use mind and body.
Class textbooks - Stretching Smarter and Healthy
Martial Arts
Class syllabus - Yoga Class
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Partner Yoga
Learn healthy movement with a friend. We will
cover yoga benefits and pitfalls, along with injury prevention. Learn wonderful
partner strength and stretch moves that can be done singly or as part of a flowing
series called Vinyasa. Spend a relaxing evening learning something great you
can do together.
e-mail Kevin Wood, Director or
call (215) 204-6946.
Yoga syllabus.
Advanced Warrior Yoga with Jolie
For students with yoga experience, this class puts together all the elements
to continuous vinyasa flow. Each class includes injury prevention, yoga myths,
magical Zen stories, and how to transfer yoga skills to daily life.
e-mail
Kevin Wood, Director,
or
call (215) 204-6946.
Yoga syllabus.
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Thai Massage
Learn from Paul and Jolie, certified in several styles
of medical massage in China, Japan, the United States, and Thailand.
Temple
Center CIty Philadelphia Winter Session: 2 Fridays, dates to be announced.
6:30 to 9:30 PM.
Contact TUCC Director Kevin Wood (215) 204-6565.
Private instruction
available.
Thai
massage has been a medical specialty of Thailand since the time of the
Buddha. It has been called "The Yoga Done For You" for the application
of pressure points and therapeutic stretching while you rest comfortably
on the floor, clothed, except for bare feet. Singles and couples can learn
the basics of this delightfully beneficial and physical technique, that
in Thailand is called Nuat Borarn – The Ancient Massage. Bring a
towel or soft mat.
Thai Massage syllabus, photos and information. |
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Chi
Kung (QiGong)
- Learn
wonderful meditative physical exercises and movements, coordinating "chi"
(or ki, qi, and prana) meaning breath, and "gong" meaning skill.
Fun
Aquatics Skill Classes
- Adult
Beginning Swim teaches adults who are afraid of the water, even those
with lifelong fear, using an innovative approach that will have you happy,
confident, and succeeding starting with the first class (no throwing anyone
in deep water).
- Intermediate
Swim develops the several interesting swimming and competition strokes
from crawl to butterfly, treading, flip turns, starts, dives, self-rescue,
basic rescue of others, and topics selected by students. Red Cross certification
available.
- Stroke
Mechanics Clinics are short fun workshops for quick gains in stroke
efficiency and speed. Great for racers.
- Life
Guarding. Red Cross Certification classes in pool, waterfront, and
beach front guarding. Includes professional CPR certification.
- SCUBA.
Learn to SCUBA dive intelligently and safely. NAUI Certification.
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Diving
Physiology
- Three
workshops: Diving Physiology, Diving Medicine, Barotrauma. Wilderness
Medical Elective in Townsend
Tennessee.
Feb. 19,
2008.
Primarily for 3rd and 4th year medical students fulfilling an elective
in Wilderness Medicine. Contact Dr.
Tom Kessler, Director.
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Classes with Sensei Paul Plevakas
Karate
Taught by second degree black belt Sensei Paul Plevakas, Black Belt
Hall of Fame, and International Martial Arts Association 2004 Man of
the Year.
Next class: Wednesday May 14th - July 9th, 8 classes, 5:45pm-7pm. No
class June 24. Temple U Center City. Contact course director Mr.
Kevin
Wood
at Temple (215) 204-6565 and register
on-line.
Other locations
on request.
Learn real Karate. Shotokan-based martial art taught in a gentle and
fun environment. Learn full katas (forms) and self defense. Begin to
develop kicks, punches, blocks, strikes, partner drills. No experience
necessary.
Class
textbook - Healthy Martial Arts.
Class syllabus - Karate syllabus.
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Self Defense
Taught by second degree black belt Sensei Paul Plevakas, Black Belt Hall
of Fame
Paul is preparing
evening "walk-in" classes, at low cost. Contact Paul.
For the next class at Temple U Center City, contact course director Mr.
Kevin
Wood at Temple
(215) 204-6565.
Other locations on request.
Don't be afraid! Protect yourself, build confidence, and fend off attackers.
Learn armed and unarmed defenses against armed and unarmed attackers. Gentle
instructor will teach you how to use hands, feet, handbags, coins, umbrellas,
cell phones, and other ordinary objects against all kinds of bad situations
at home and in the street. Learn legal rights and how to spot and avoid trouble.
For men and women, all abilities, all ages. Wear your everyday clothing for
realistic practice.
Class textbook - Healthy Martial Arts.
Class syllabus - Self Defense syllabus.
Learn Home Repair
Not only is Sensei PAUL PLEVAKAS an experienced and gentle
martial arts teacher, he is a LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR,
member of NARI - National Association of Remodeling Industry.
Save money and say "I
did it myself." Knowledgeable and patient teacher and craftsman Paul will
teach you exactly how to handle practical repairs and improvements. These hands-on
workshops will give you the step-by-step instructions you need and the vocabulary
that goes with it.
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Private
instruction available
with Paul as your personal repair trainer.
e-mail Paul@PaulPlevakas.com |
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Plumbing
Special Saturday Seminar -
all you need to fix all the leaks, faucets, connections, and fixtures
yourself, be safe, and save thousands.
Temple U Ambler, Ft. Washington Campus.
Saturday April 12, 2008.
10am to 4:30pm. Contact Rhonda Geyer, Director. rgeyer@temple.edu
(267) 468-8500.
Do-It-Yourself
Home Repair - Learn to fix it all: walls, outlets, plumbing, doors, installing
ceiling fans, everything you need around the house.
Temple Center City. 1515 Market
St. Downtown Philadelphia.
$155.
Spring class:
SOLD OUT. Five Saturdays, March 29, April 5, 18, 26, and May 3, 2008.
Summer
class: Five Saturdays, May 17, May 31, June 7, 14, and 21, 2008.
Register
on-line, e-mail kwood@temple.edu
or call (215)
204-6565.
Coming Soon
Do-It-Yourself Home Repair GREEN
Clean, Earth Friendly, Renovations and Product Use.
Other Home Repair Classes
Specialty Topic Classes - Dates to be announced:
Carpentry
Electricity
Flooring
Wall and Ceilings
Plumbing
Kitchen and Bath Design
Home
Repair syllabus |
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For workshops by arrangement at your location, e-mail Jolie
and Paul
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