PLAY FIGHTING & ROUGHHOUSING

Roughhousing? It’s what hopefully everyone of us did when we were children.
Roughhousing as I approach it is essentially interactive movement games focusing on fighting. Unlike some martial arts or fighting sports, they are less serious. As the facilitator, I create sparring scenarios often similar to wrestling and sometimes use storytelling to help immerse yourself in the situation.
Oftentimes, the task of a game is to touch a body part of your partner (e.g. the shoulder, knee etc. ) and avoid being touched there yourself. Other games are more story-line oriented, others are about defending yourself from being hugged behind your back, and in others you'll defend your favorite spot on the ground. The scalability and possibilities are endless!
The overarching intent here is to keep learning how to play well with others. How to be a good player–in the game of fighting, of relating to others, in the game of life. This kind of play will also develop physical skills. We aim not just to win but to help each other become better.

My classes are designed to be engaging and approachable for everyone, regardless of athletic ability. I always look to create a supportive atmosphere, provide safety, and make you succeed but be challenged as well.