- Sokol movement - Wikipedia
The Sokol movement (Czech: [ˈsokol], lit ' falcon ') is an all-age gymnastics organization founded in Prague in the Czech lands of Austria-Hungary in 1862 by Miroslav Tyrš and Jindřich Fügner It was based upon the principle of "a strong mind in a sound body"
- Sokol - Wikipedia
Look up sokol, sokół, or сокол in Wiktionary, the free dictionary
- American Sokol Movement
Our Unit, the American Sokol Washington, DC, was inducted into the American Sokol Organization in 1947 Today, American Sokol remains an organization dedicated to the physical, mental, and cultural advancement of its members There currently are 32 American Sokol units operating in North America
- HOME | American Sokol
Sokol provides diverse classes to cultivate multicultural communities and preserve cultural values Founded by Czech immigrants, American Sokol preserves Czech culture in its program
- History of Sokol - Sokol Museum
This history helped form the Czech’s philosophical mindset that led to the formation of the Sokol gymnastic movement, and the eventual establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918 Karel Havlíček Borovský (1821-1856) was the father of Czech journalism, and a political realist
- Sokol USA
Elevate Your Lifestyle, Embrace Tradition, Build Lasting Connections: Join Sokol USA Today For Fitness, Fellowship, Fulfillment Sokol USA is a fraternal organization serving its members with physical fitness programs, cultural activities and life insurance WHAT DO WE OFFER? Gymnastics has been the main sport associated with the Sokol Program
- Sokol | Czech Republic, Physical Education, Exercise | Britannica
Sokol, (Czech: “Hawk,” or “Falcon”), gymnastic society, originating in Prague in 1862 to develop strength, litheness, alertness, and courage Originally patterned after the German turnverein, the Sokol traditionally emphasized mass calisthenics as a means of promoting communal spirit and physical
- What Is Sokol — Sokol SF
Sokol is one of the oldest sports organizations in Central Europe, dedicated to the physical, mental, moral, and cultural advancement of its members It is based upon the theory that only physically fit, mentally alert, and culturally well-developed citizens can form a healthy, strong nation
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