Martial Artists Put Their Hearts Into Charity Health Lessons
14 May 2008
Robert Agar-Hutton demonstrates Tai Chi moves.
We hope as many people as possible turn out to support this event, it promises to be a great fun day.
”British Heart Foundation spokeswoman.
It will be more 'martial hearts' then arts, when visitors to the University of Derby Buxton get a free insight into the health benefits of the ancient Chinese healing arts.
Ten instructors - including two University students - will teach the public the basic moves in Tai Chi and Qigong - the gentle Chinese exercise techniques used to maintain fitness and health - in free taster sessions, at the Dome at the Devonshire Campus, in Buxton, on Sunday 18 May. The event will also raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.
Robert Agar-Hutton, 54 - the oldest student on the Joint Honours Martial Arts Theory and Practice course based at the campus - has jointly organised the Internal Martial and Health Arts Day event.
He said: "I have been involved with the martial arts for all my adult life and am a firm believer in their health benefits.
"This event is suitable for any adult, from 18 to 80-plus years old, who may have no experience of martial arts but is curious about their potential health benefits.
"We want people to come along, have some fun and help raise money for a good cause."
The day will run from 10am to 4pm. There will be various 50 minute taster sessions run for the public between 10am-11.50am and 2pm-3.50pm, and a demonstration of their skills by the instructors from 12.30pm to 1.50pm.
The sessions are free but donations will be accepted on behalf of the British Heart Foundation.
A British Heart Foundation spokeswoman said: "We hope as many people as possible turn out to support this event, it promises to be a great fun day.
"The BHF is the nation's heart charity, dedicated to saving lives through pioneering research, patient care, campaigning for change and by providing vital information. We rely on donations of time and money to continue our life-saving work, because together we can beat heart disease."
For additional information about the event contact Robert Agar-Hutton on 05601 257 152.
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For further media information please contact Press and PR Officer Sean Kirby on 01332 593004 or 07876 476103, or email: s.kirby@derby.ac.uk.
