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Guitar & Dramatic Arts
Upholding the value that all martial skill should be balanced by cultural art & craft study, the Academy provides instruction in Musical & Dramatic Arts as well as Self Defense. Current classes include:
· Beginning Acoustic Guitar …… Don’t just learn Chords, learn to play in key and actually make music. Develop the fundamentals of rhythm, flat top guitar the old fashioned way. Private & Semi – Private classes are ˝ hour long and include: Understanding the guitar as more than an instrument … learning how to “Walk the Fingers” from one chord to the other … use of bar chords … straight pick and finger roll patterns … use of the capo … learn to transpose music … learn up to 30 chords per key.
· Public Speaking …… Learn how to properly speak before small groups and/or crowds. Develop your poise and posture. Take control and efficiently prepare what you want to say. Learn how to use a podium. Don’t just talk “at” people, talk “to” them. Private, Semi – Private, and Group classes are available.
· Oral Rendering of Prose …… Reading in front of people is much more than just reading words out loud. Learn how to grasp the meaning of a literary piece. Control the fluctuation of your voice. Use punctuations in the manner of the author’s intent. Read with authority, passion, and enthusiasm. Private, Semi – Private, and Group classes available.
· Solo & Group Drama …… A play is about more than memorizing lines and horsing around. It is a story to be told through every motion of your body, the setting, and your interaction with the audience. Learn how to get into the mind of the character(s) you are portraying. Feel the intent of the story you and your troupe are attempting to relay. Develop the skills of voice projection & fluctuation, facial acting, body language, and improvisation. What happens if you forget your lines? The script is a guideline, not a prison. Private, Semi – Private, and Group classes are available.
Free Public Programs
· T’ai Chi in the Park …… This program is available in support of Non Profit Organizations. This class is held outside in one of the various parks of Hickory, NC. Beginning with a complete 9 Section Standing Brocade routine, the program then proceeds with the 72 Step Jiu Ling Taiji Form. Practitioners of any traditional Taiji style will feel at home. Beginners will appreciate the smooth, easy to follow instructional tone of J Patrick Nelson’s vocal cadence. Material is available and Questions are attentively answered after the program. Use the contact information to find the date and location of the next T’ai Chi in the Park program.
· Abuse Aware …… These classes and are tailored for single moms and Abused/Battered Women. This is a seminar style program which may be offered as a one or two hour class A Support Talk will be given in regard to Abuse and Abuse Awareness, followed by instruction in relevant Self Defense techniques. These programs may be held at the Academy, but are available for free to local Non – Profit organizations. Use the contact information to schedule an Abuse Aware program for your Non - Profit group.
Seminars
J Patrick Nelson, MhD is available for Seminars on a wide variety of subjects. These may be Physical Training Seminars or Motivational Talks. Topics include but are not limited to the following:
· Real World Self Defense
· Bunkai …… Do You Know What Your Kata is Trying to Teach You?
· Breathing …… The First Step to Life.
· Are you a Victim, or Survivor? The Choice is Yours …
· What is Your Purpose?
· Understanding Personalities …… What You Need to Know to Understand people.
· How to have a Conversation.
Associational Membership
Individuals, Instructors, and / or schools who are interested in sharing the philosophies and being part of the American Nine Lotus Association, need contact Shihan Nelson for more information. Potential benefits include Counseling, Rank Registration, Rank Testing (not to be confused with a paper mill), Private Lesson Discounts, Study of Bunkai (with any Kata), Independent Style Development and Registration, School Charters, Instructor’s Certification Courses, and more.
Friends
The Academy is proud to support and endorse the following:
· Cheer Tumbling www.cheertumbling.com Coach Scott Malouin (704.462.2683) and Coach Mike Cinquanto(828.659.3599) Specialists in Cheer Tumbling! We teach Cart – Wheels, Round – Offs, Back & Front Hand – Springs, Back & Front Walk – Tucks, Walk – Overs, Aerials, Lay – Outs, Twists, and much more. See Website for location and more information.
· Health Hut 828.322.2523 Natural Food Store: Organic Produce, Meats, Supplements, Health & Beauty. Location: North Point Shopping Center on Hwy 127 N in Viewmont, across from the road from Winn Dixie.
· Women’s Resource Center 828.322.6333 www.wrchickory.org Lisa Miller, Director wrc@wrchickory.org WRC is a Non – Profit Member Agency of the United Way that offers Enrichment Programs, Life Transitions Services, and Crisis Assistance. WRC’s Mission is to improve women’s lives and empower women to achieve their fullest potential.
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