About this event
This event is provided by Resolutions Northwest
Put the experience of mindful conflict resolution into your body!
No martial arts experience is required. We work with participants to adapt
each exercise to your own level of mobility and comfort (or you can learn by
observing if you prefer).
Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art with the ultimate goal of
convincing humanity that violence is not an effective means of improving
society. While this is not a martial arts class, it is grounded in our belief that the lessons of Aikido can help people develop a centered, balanced and
sensitive human spirit.
In this workshop, we use scaled-back variations of a punch or grab as
metaphors for everyday conflicts in the workplace, family, or community. In a safe and constructive environment, we lead participants in activities that
shift back and forth between physical exercises, fundamental concepts of
conflict resolution, and your own scenarios, thus building many levels of
skill for responding to everyday (non-physical) interpersonal conflict.
Not just talking but also movement! Not just concepts but also your own
real-life examples! Get a great foundation in conflict resolution and have
fun at the same time.