Self-Defense Class & Trigger Point Therapy
Martial Arts and East Asian medicine have worked together for centuries to improve recovery, prevent injuries, and support long-term training. KajukenboNYC and Grand Madison Acupuncture have collaborated to present a practical workshop to learn basic self-defense skills and pain management using acupuncture and self-care techniques.
Using neuroscience principles to accelerate learning, this practical 1-hour Self-Defense class is based on two different martial arts styles known as Kajukenbo and Balintawak. It will teach basic movement and footwork, defensive and offensive techniques, and improvised weapons. Kajukenbo is a hybrid martial art consisting of a combination of Korean KArate and Boxing, JUdo and JUjutsu, KENpo and Chinese BOxing.
Followed by a 1-hour workshop on Trigger Point Therapy incorporating Gua Sha and Dry Needling. The workshop will teach how to safely and effectively use a gua sha tool to treat any type of pain. Participants will have the option to have one area of pain treated with dry needling acupuncture. Dry needling is an effective way to release tight muscles and treat acute or chronic pain.
Kajukenbo NYC
Sigung / Guro Carlos Jimenez is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo and an instructor of Balintawak under GM Bobby Taboada. He also holds a Masters degree in Neuroscience. He is the owner of the Kajukenbo & Filipino Martial Arts Club.
IG: @kajukenbonyc
Grand Madison Acupuncture
Dr. Erin Lee, DACM is the founder of Grand Madison Acupuncture. Located in the heart of New York City, Grand Madison Acupuncture specializes in pain management, trigger point therapy and dry needling.
www.grandmadisonacupuncture.com
IG: @grandmadisonacu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear?
Wear loose clothing with access to any areas you would like to treat with acupuncture or gua sha.
Do I need to do anything before the event?
If you are participating in the acupuncture portion of the event, please be sure to look for the separate Appointment email from Grand Madison Acupuncture and complete the New Patient forms online prior to arriving for the event. You may also arrive 10 minutes early to complete at the event.
Photo & Video Release Agreement
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