Introduction to Surfing What is surfing?What is surfing? What are advantages of surfing?What are advantages of surfing?

What is surfing? (1) ReligionReligion SportSport ArtArt Martial ArtMartial Art

What is surfing? (2) Surfing: “The sport of riding the crests of waves on a surfboard.” Webster’s DictionarySurfing: “The sport of riding the crests of waves on a surfboard.” Webster’s Dictionary Surfing: “The sport of riding breaking waves toward the shore, especially by means of a surfboard.” Encyclopedia BritannicaSurfing: “The sport of riding breaking waves toward the shore, especially by means of a surfboard.” Encyclopedia Britannica

What is surfing? (3) To Surf: “To engage in surfing.” Dictionary.comTo Surf: “To engage in surfing.” Dictionary.com To Surf: “To look at a variety of things casually, especially while browsing the Internet or television channels.” Dictionary.comTo Surf: “To look at a variety of things casually, especially while browsing the Internet or television channels.” Dictionary.com To Surf: “To scan the offerings of (as television or the Internet) for something that is interesting or fills a need.” Merriam-Webster’s Online DictionaryTo Surf: “To scan the offerings of (as television or the Internet) for something that is interesting or fills a need.” Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary

What is surfing? (4) –“In Aikido, we are taught to ‘blend’ or harmonize with our opponent, so that we enter a dance in which we calmly harness and redirect the forces of the opponent for our own purposes.” –The surfer “calmly harmonizes with the wave, harnessing and redirecting the forces of mother ocean in a dance of breathtaking beauty.” –“Both arts require balance and finesse, and attention to the calm center in the midst of chaos.” Carlisle Landel (waterman and Aikido master)

Advantages of Surfing? (1) Physical healthPhysical health –Cardiovascular workout –Saltwater and sun –Challenge of standing up and balancing Mental healthMental health –Play –Social component –Relaxation –Rejuvenation

Advantages of Surfing? (2) Appreciation of ocean environmentAppreciation of ocean environment –Outdoors (in nature): waves, wind, sun, sand, rocks, cliffs, birds, marine life, tide pools InexpensiveInexpensive –You can surf for as little as $250 down and $10 per trip Easy to learnEasy to learn –The average person can surf waves in 3 trips to the beach (right equipment, right location)

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