Breath & Budo
Sun, Mar 01
|Crestwood Aikido Shinjinkan Dojo
Please join us on March 1, 2026, from 12:00-2:00 pm Central Time for a one day event on breathwork for martial artists, to be held at Crestwood Aikido Shinjinkan Dojo, 15546 S. Cicero Ave. Oak Forest, IL 60452, and also livestreamed via Zoom. More details at the link below.
Time & Location
Mar 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:05 PM
Crestwood Aikido Shinjinkan Dojo, 15546 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452, USA
About the event
Breath is Life. With proper breathing and posture, we can move about our day with calm, confidence and clarity. Join us for an introductory class on the mechanics of correct breathing which will focus on proper usage of the breath in stillness and in motion. A portion of this seminar will also focus on the use of proper breathing in execution of martial art body movement and technique.
Participants will learn the mechanics of proper diaphragmatic breathing, basic meditation techniques, breathing exercises for both energy and relaxation, and embodied techniques using the breath for clarity, healing, and deeper, more restful sleep.
The instructor is Jim Tabor Sensei, Chief Instructor at Crestwood Aikido Shinjinkan Dojo. He has studied martial arts (Aikido - ranked Yondan, 4th degree black belt, and Iaido) and Zen meditation for over 30 years. With experience in both traditional Japanese martial arts and Zen, he brings a unique…