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OTHER SPORTS ACTIVITIES in FLORENCE

BASKETBALL

The best basketball playground of Florence is located in the beautiful Cascine Park, next to the "Ippodromo delle Cascine". The level of the matches is very good all the working days but absolutely excellent on Saturday afternoon... So, arrive there in good shape or they will "slam on your face" too easily! The playground is open 24/7 all year long.

Do ya really love this game? In Siena you can see Top European matches. For more info visit the Italian basketball league website.

Canoeing | Martial Arts & Oriental Disciplines
Yoga Centers | Racing | Climbing | Golf

CANOEING

Società Canottieri Comunali (since 1935) [click for website]
Lungarno Ferrucci, 6 ph. 055 681 2151/ 2649.
Founded in 1934 now is one of the most prestigious Canoing association in Italy. In their official website are available many information about history and courses.

Società Canottieri Firenze
Lungarno Luisa de' Medici ph. 055 238 1010/ 055 211 093.
This canoeing society enjoys a very nice location on the bank of the Arno under the Uffizi; it's equipped with gym facilities, a tank and a shower.

MARTIAL ARTS & ORIENTAL DISCIPLINES

Associazione KI DO JO [click for website]
Via Gordigiani, 20 ph. 055 362 090.
Ki Aikido, Tai chi chuan, yoga and thaoist fitness, judo, Kendo, massages. For the romantics: classes in Argentine Tango!

Budokan
Via Borgo Pinti, 5 Ph. 055 234 4605.
For the lovers of oriental philosophies and martial arts; here is practiced : Karate do, Tai Chi Chuan, Yi Chuan, Shaolin Kung Fu, Judo, Aikido, Kendo, Muay Thai, Viet Vo Dao, Ju Jitsu, Personal Defense courses, Yoga, Training Autogeno. For them who takes care not only of their body but even of their mind: Japanese language and culture courses... mens sana in corpore sano!

Istituto Wushu
Via del Ronco Corto, 35 (Legnaia) Ph./fax 055 739 9214.
Traditional Kung Fu, Bagua kung fu, Taijiguan, small arms, Wushu, Chinese fighting, relaxing gym, Gigong... if your idol is Bruce Lee...

Izumo
Via Moreni, 14 (Coverciano zone) Ph. 055 605 588/055 609 981.
Judo, Karate, Aikido, Ju-Jitsu, Thai Boxe, Cardio Fitness, Aerobic, Iaido, Body building.

Kosem
Via Confalonieri, 20 (Cure zone) Ph. 055 571 809.
Classes in traditional Judo, Aikido, Artistic gymnastic, Stretching.

Samurai Club
Via Corelli, 49 (Novoli) Ph. 055 416 607.
Located in the heart of... Novoli is 15-20 minutes far from the center. But if you live in the zone this gym is not bad: little but comfortable and, overall, not very expensive...

Yurikukay Karate Club
Viale Fanti, 20 Ph. 055 608 316.
Courses of crochet-hook :-)

Libertas Judo
Piazza S.Maria Novella, 18 (Railway Station) Ph. 055 294 421.

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Scuola di Yoga [click for website]
Via delle Ruote 49 Ph. 055 480450.
In the heart of Florence, a schools of the Iyengar Yoga.

Centro Iyengar Yoga [click for website]
Via San Gervasio 18 Ph. 055 58 28 21.
Courses, Seminaries. All about the Iyengar Yoga.

Istituto di cultura Yoga Vidya
Via Villamagna, 108 (Albereta zone) Ph. 055 681 0342.
Hatha Yoga (Gymnic activity coordinated with right respiration), Training Yoga (to eliminate stress, insomnia, anxiety). Raja Yoga for students. Courses to become future teacher of the discipline. Courses in concentration, meditation and... ecstasy's tecniques.

Meeting Sporting Club
Via del Romito, 44 (Dalmazia-Tanucci zone) Ph. 055 486 016.
Stretching, Aerobic, Step; Body building, Cardio Fitness, thinning. If you are interested in dancing here you'll find the New Style Ballet a dance company performing classic, modern, jazz, funky, latin-americans and flamenco..olè ! Classes are even dedicated to search the peace of mind through Yoga, Light Gym, Bioenergetica and Tai Chi. For them who are not satisfied by meditation but look for action: Karate, Kung Fu, Personal Defense...

Yoga Centro
Via de' Bardi, 5 (San Niccolò) Ph. 055 234 2703.
Situated in the delicious quartiere of San Niccolò this is the first yoga center in Florence and is the seAT of the ITALO-INDIAN ASSOCIATION. Hatha Yoga, Raja yoga, Pranajama, meditation are praticed here. Absolutely to visit: the roof-garden.

Yoga Viveka
Piazza San Iacopino, 5/b Ph. 055 351 950.
Are you fan of New Age ? This is your center! Hatha yoga, activity of respiration and relaxation for a constant psyco, physical equilibrium...everything, obviously, in the spirit of New Age.

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International Mugello Circuit [click for website]
Near Scarperia Ph. 055 849 9111.
Discover the International Mugello Circuit, enter the big spaces where nature and technology coexist, where safety keeps up with the show, where the spectator is the absolute protagonist, where you experience Great Excitement.

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Guide Alpine Agai
Via Torre degli Agli 65 Ph. 055 431 974/ 055 407 409.
This rock climbing company organize courses for all levels, such as a five-days beginners excursions (Lit.350.000) with the frst day on a climbing wall in Montecatini. It also runs personalised treks and expeditions in Tuscany and around Italy.

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Circolo Golf Ugolino [click for website]
Via Chiantigiana 3 Grassina Ph. 055 230 1009.
This course is located in Impruneta south of Florence and is the nearest to the city. Often during week-end tournaments are played here and the course in not open to the public. So it is better to phone in advance for information and reservations.

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