Patrick Méry, technical advisor to the departmental judo committee, black belt 5 e dan, technical director and trainer at the judo club stéoruellan, also gives taïso lessons, which are always well attended.
Also, this weekend, with the support of Aghiles Assam, president of the judo club, he organized a giant lesson at the Trois Fontaines gymnasium, made available by the City. An appointment in the colors and for the benefit of the association for breast reconstruction RS DIEP, whose local branch is in Orléans.
A sporting moment for a good cause
Recognized as being of general interest and approved by the Ministry of Health, it helps women who have or are about to undergo a mastectomy.
And as much to say that the call of Patrick Méry has been heard. All those who usually practice taïso at his side were there, as well as the members of the judo club of Chanteau, where he teaches, new people who came to discover the activity, without forgetting Aghiles Assam and Cristina Castro, his vice- president.
As a reminder, taiso is a discipline in its own right, often associated with judo lessons, to prepare the body, but not only. Accessible to all, this method is likened to the Japanese fitness training, between relaxation, flexibility, endurance…, A practice with multiple benefits. Classes are usually given on Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, on the tatami of the Bernard-Choulot dojo.
At the end of the course, the treasurer of the RS DIEP branch was delighted with the amount collected. The participation, free, had been left to the appreciation of each one, and the sportsmen knew how to be generous.
Practice. Taiso lessons, with the judo club, Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Info: 06.58.56.05.41 or [email protected]. Association RS DIEP: on 06.95.15.37.32 or on www.diep-asso.fr