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Iaido is beneficial to both men and women by enhancing concentration and awareness. Iaido's non-strenuous exercises build strength and flexibility and promote a sense of well being. It is a non combative art with no body contact. The challenge is to master the art of Iaido, not to compete with other students.
The student starts by using a wooden practice sword (bokken) to learn Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido. Beginning students may wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing and only need an obi belt, knee pads and a bokken to participate in class. (all equipment may be purchased at cost from the Dojo)
Observing a Class
If you are interested in studying Iaido, you are encouraged to observe a scheduled class. After the class, you may speak to Sensei Fein if you have any questions or wish to join. Please email or call 941-359-9588 before visiting a class. If you plan to observe a class, you must stop by Parking Services or Campus Police building first to obtain a free one day temporary pass to avoid a fine. Parking Services is located in building Palmer D - Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday, 941-487-4626. After hours, see the map for Police building location (501 College Drive, 941-487-4210) MAP >
Class Info
Students may choose to attend both Tuesday and Friday classes for $85/month or either Friday or Tuesday classes for $60/month. As well as the Dojo fees, students are required to sign in and to pay the New College $2 guest fee for each class (this fee supports the Fitness Center) Important: Students are responsible for obtaining a New College Fitness Center student parking permit for a nominal fee (call Mike Olson, Director of Parking Services at 941-487-4626 and explain that you are a Fitness Center student)
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Please call 941.359.9588 or email Sensei Fein if you have any questions. Please do not call New College to ask about Iaido Classes, only about parking permits. Thank you!
Ages 18 and up
Private lessons are available also and are held at Sensei Fein's Personal Dojo (located near the Ringling Museum of Art, and Sarasota Airport) A one hour private lesson is $60. Please call 941.359.9588 or email Sensei Fein for more information.
DIRECTIONS
New College Fitness Center
5639 General Twining Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida 34243
The Fitness Center is located on the new College East Campus, next to the physical plant building at 5639 General Twining Avenue. If you are coming from the South, proceed North on U.S. 41 until you get to General Spaatz Blvd. (Landmarks: There is a Shell station and the airport on the right.) If you are coming from the North, turn left on General Spaatz and bear right onto General Twining. You will pass Dort and Goldstein residence halls on your left and the new "letter" dorms on your right. The Fitness Center is the first building on your right once you have passed the dorms. Inside the Fitness Center the room for Iaido classes is to the right. MAP >
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