Uncommon Club | The Gentle Art of Playfighting with Benjamin Joon

Join us Wednesday 25 November at 18:45 at Lobe Block in Wedding, Berlin.Uncommon Club curates artist-led experiences for connection and growth all across Berlin. We invite you to safely step out of autopilot and into something new. ​​​​Overview Location: YOGA at Lobe Block, WeddingLanguage: EnglishGroup size: 28 peopleArtist: Benjamin JoonHost: Joost de KokTags: Movement · Play · Mindfulness · Embodiment This session Strength and gentleness aren't opposites. In this session, you'll need both. The Gentle Art of Playfighting is Benjamin's own practice. It's physical, it's playful and it's surprisingly kind. It brings a lot of joy, it feeds the body and it builds connection. And it shows that with goodwill and compassion, even the things we usually avoid can become a practice that does you good. We start with a guided meditation and warm up with movement games. What comes after, we'll keep to ourselves for now. Let's just say most of us haven't done it since we were kids. Always with consent, always at your own pace. What you take away Feel your own strength, and the joy of using it with care Learn to meet resistance with softness instead of stiffness Connect with others through play, trust and physical contact Today's artist Benjamin Joon has over 20 years of experience in the martial arts and practises Zen, Contact Improvisation, bodywork and the somatic arts. As a coach, workshop leader and organiser, he creates spaces for joy, loving community, authenticity and deep insight. How this can work for teams What happens in this room also happens at work. How we meet resistance. How directly we can push back on a colleague without going stiff or going quiet. How much of our own strength we are willing to show. Those things are hard to explain and easy to feel. Artists have spent decades practising exactly that, and we call it Artistic Intelligence. If you lead a team, or look after how people work together, come and try it yourself first. We also run private sessions with our artists for companies, usually two to three hours, at your office or at a venue we find for you. Write to [email protected] and we'll think it through with you. Practical notes Food & Drinks: Some free drinks and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. Communication: After signing up, you’ll receive a confirmation email and a few reminders before the event. If they don’t show up, please check your spam. Clothing: Comfortable clothes you can move freely in. Long sleeves and long trousers work best. Please leave jewelry and watches at home. Format: Guided meditation, movement games and partner work with physical contact Intensity: Moderate and physical, always at your own pace and strength Participation: Physical contact is part of this session and always based on consent. You decide how close and how strong, and you can pause or step out at any time. Preparation: Come dressed to move. A light meal beforehand works best. Health & pregnancy: If you're pregnant, injured or recovering from an injury, please email us before booking so we can check what works for you. Accessibility: Ask us about access at Lobe Block and we'll check the details with the venue. ​​​​​Compatibility This session is for you, if you… like not knowing exactly what's coming want to feel strong and gentle in the same evening enjoy playful, physical experiences feel open to physical contact in a safe, guided setting No experience needed. Participation is always voluntary.Not sure if this session fits you? Ask us any questions via [email protected] ​​​​​What others said "A perfect way for individuals and teams alike to loosen up, connect, and actually enjoy the moment together."— Jessica, People & Culture Director If you want to explore more reflections from past participants, you can find them here: → www.uncommon.club or on our Instagram ​​​​​Cancellation, reimbursement & flexibility We want booking an Uncommon Club session to feel easy, human and low-risk. You can cancel or transfer your ticket up to 48 hours before the session for a full refund. If something unexpected comes up closer to the date, reach out, we’ll always aim to find a fair solution. If we can reassign your spot to someone on the waitlist, we’re happy to refund you. If you join a session and need to step out early for a serious or personal reason, please let one of the facilitators or one of our crew members know. In such cases, we’re open to reimbursing your ticket, even after the session has started. ​​​​​​​​​​What is Uncommon Club? Uncommon Club creates guided group experiences built around shared novelty, doing something unfamiliar together, in a way that feels safe, human, and intentional. We believe that when people step into a new experience at the same time, without knowing exactly what will happen, habits soften, curiosity opens, and connection becomes more natural. That’s why Uncommon Club sessions are: carefully guided and consent-led, designed around presence rather than performance, and kept partly a surprise. ​​​​​What Uncommon Club is, and isn’t Uncommon Club is: ✅ A guided, facilitator-led group experience ✅ Focused on curiosity, embodiment, and human connection ✅ Structured, consent-led, and psychologically safe Uncommon Club is not: ❌ A party or club night ❌ An intense fitness class ❌ A networking event ❌ A sexual setting ❌ Therapy, counselling, or treatment How our experiences work Every Uncommon Club experience is carefully guided and unfolds in phases Phase 1️⃣ — ArrivalArrive, settle, and land in the space and group. Phase 2️⃣ — Warm-upOur light-hearted card games help you arrive in the moment. Phase 3️⃣ — ExplorationThe heart of the session. Playful, embodied and surprising. Phase 4️⃣ — ReflectionWe slow things down and let the experience settle, with a light drink and a small bite. Phase 5️⃣ — ConnectionA clear closing moment, with space to linger.. or leave quietly. ​​​​​Frequently Asked Questions ❓ Who is Uncommon Club for?Uncommon Clu