Christopher J. Morris, at left, Chief Instructor at Open Hand Self Defense, stated in his January 2014 wellness newsletter, “We at Open Hand Self Defense try to promote Wellness Martial Arts, along with Situational Science, in four different forms of the Martial Arts. Let’s all try to keep our kids and families healthy and safe.”
Coming soon will be instruction in Wellness Martial Arts, a cardio workout. Call 815-718-3994 to schedule an appointment.
Instruction is held at the Farm Bureau Building, 100 S. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. Morris can be contacted at 815-718-3994, emailed at ohsdhq@yahoo.com, or found on www.facebook.com/OpenHandSelfDefense.
- Classes in Youth Hapkido are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00.
- Hapkido is offered Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Muay Thai classes are Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Friday from 6:00 to 7:00.
- Karate is taught Monday and Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Newsletter tidbits include the following.
- Friday, January 17, 2014, will have no youth or adult classes, as there will be mass testing in Karate and Muay Thai. Participants are reminded to bring their Asian-inspired dish to share after testing.
- Friday, January 31, begins the Chinese Year of the Horse.