Klub Rasuna: A natural choice for healthy living<\/p>\n
Nestled in the heart of Jakarta's central business district,
\nKlub Rasuna is a tranquil escape from the stress of daily life.
\nOne of Indonesia's premier sports and social clubs, the Bakrie
\nKlub Rasuna was opened in November 1995, with a commitment to
\nhealth and recreation.<\/p>\n
Tigor Pribadi, Klub Rasuna's Marketing Manager, said the club
\naims to become the best sports club in Jakarta, with the highest
\nstandard of service.<\/p>\n
Staff take an active interest in each member's physical
\nfitness and personal comfort, designing special programs for key
\nareas of interest.<\/p>\n
Klub Rasuna is targeted toward the managerial and professional
\nmarket but has recently realized the importance of incorporating
\nfamilies to expand the club's social atmosphere.<\/p>\n
\"When the club first opened, it was aimed at businesspeople in
\nJakarta, but we have since changed our approach to cater more for
\nfamilies,\" said Klub Rasuna General Manager Ian Neish.<\/p>\n
\"We want the heart of this club to be family oriented and if
\nwe move in that direction, we can be sure it will be a measured
\nsuccess,\" he said.<\/p>\n
Unlike most health and fitness clubs, Klub Rasuna is more than
\njust a place to workout. Its facilities provide a comfortable and
\nrefreshing environment to relax. The club hopes members will take
\nthe time after a workout or a game of tennis to unwind in their
\nrestaurant and enjoy a meal with friends.<\/p>\n
\"We want Klub Rasuna to be like a home. We don't want people
\nto workout and then just leave. This club encourages people to
\nmeet each other in a social environment and interact with other
\nmembers. We want to make this club a place to make new friends,\"
\nsaid Neish.<\/p>\n
\"The environment creates a natural ambience which puts us
\nahead of other competitors, which are usually located in high-
\nrise buildings. At Klub Rasuna, we offer a genuine country
\natmosphere,\" he said.<\/p>\n
One of the key purposes of Klub Rasuna is to encourage
\nprofessionalism in the Indonesian world of sports and provide
\nworld class sports facilities to its members.<\/p>\n
Klub Rasuna has developed itself as a center for tennis
\nexcellence. The club has 13 tennis courts, two of which are
\ncovered courts to cater for the Indonesian climate. This gives
\nmembers the chance to play tennis in all weather conditions.<\/p>\n
Tennis coach Jim Melesko has been sharing his knowledge of
\ntennis with players at Klub Rasuna for the past nine months,
\ntraining junior professionals and amateurs and offering advice.
\nMelesko is a former coach from the Nick Bollettieri Tennis
\nAcademy (NBTA) in Florida, U.S. where he worked for five years.
\nSuccessful tennis players to graduate from NBTA include Andre
\nAgassi, Monica Seles and Jim Courier.<\/p>\n
\"Klub Rasuna offers top-notch courts, definitely some of the
\nbest in Jakarta,\" he said. \"There is a lot of potential for this
\nclub to develop as a center of tennis excellence. We're centrally
\nlocated and if people can't reach us, we'll try to reach them.\"<\/p>\n
Melesko has been promoting Klub Rasuna's junior tennis program
\nat schools throughout Jakarta. Currently, 40 students are
\nenrolled in the junior program and there are plans to expand.<\/p>\n
Melesko believes there is a lot of potential for Indonesia to
\nproduce professional tennis stars.<\/p>\n
\"Indonesia needs a lot of work at the grassroots level and the
\nnational tennis association should do more to support students
\nand encourage them to travel overseas to compete in tournaments,\"
\nhe said.<\/p>\n
\"Indonesian tennis players harbor a lot of potential and are
\nvery talented but they sometimes lack motivation and self-
\ndiscipline,\" he said, adding Klub Rasuna is trying to harness the
\nskills of young players and give them a platform for competition.<\/p>\n
\"Jim is a particularly competent coach and has contributed to
\nthe development of junior tennis in Jakarta,\" said Neish.<\/p>\n
In April, Klub Rasuna will host the Women's Satellite
\nTournament. Although this is one of the lowest-ranked tennis
\ntournaments, it provides great exposure to some promising stars.<\/p>\n
But for those who prefer to work up a sweat another way, there
\nis plenty of variety at Klub Rasuna. The fitness center includes
\nthe latest in weight machines, free weights, stair-climbers,
\ntreadmills and stationary bicycles, providing a modern,
\ncomfortable exercise environment.<\/p>\n
There are also squash courts and a half-Olympic sized swimming
\npool. The pool is set in Balinese-style garden surrounds. Massage
\nfacilities and a hot-water whirlpool are also available,
\nstressing the importance of relaxation. There is also a running
\ntrack which is available for members' use although it is owned by
\nPasar Festival.<\/p>\n
Klub Rasuna promotes a healthy lifestyle and is concerned
\nabout what goes into your body as well as physical fitness. The
\nclub's First Serve juice bar and Spectators restaurant not only
\nkeep in with the sports theme but also aim to provide a
\ncomfortable social environment after a workout. Spectators are
\noffered nutritious low-fat, low-calorie food and beverages. All
\nfood is hygienically prepared and uses fresh, healthy
\ningredients. A mixture of Indonesian, Western and Oriental food
\nis available at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n
Klub Rasuna also offers outside catering and has several
\nfunction rooms which can be used for weddings, meetings and other
\nappointments. The Achmad Bakrie Hall can cater for a maximum of
\n50 people standing. All of this is designed for busy executives
\nwho need to facilitate time between health and fitness, social
\nengagements and business activities.<\/p>\n
The club also features a child-minding center which allows
\nparents time to enjoy the facilities. Children are supervised in
\na brightly decorated room full of toys and a television set. In
\nkeeping with Klub Rasuna's family oriented approach to health and
\nfitness, the club is creating programs specifically geared toward
\nchildren's entertainment. There are also plans to introduce more
\noutdoor activities and install a children's playground.<\/p>\n
Klub Rasuna hopes to maintain its exclusive environment and
\nhas limited its total number of memberships to 2,000. It's
\nlocation is strategic as development is expanding rapidly in the
\nKuningan area.<\/p>\n
\"Years ago, Kuningan was a quiet area but not now that
\ndevelopment has taken off. Klub Rasuna is in a prime business
\narea and is certain to benefit,\" said Assistant General Manager
\nJanuar Mangitung.<\/p>\n
But naturally, in a teeming metropolis such as Jakarta, there
\nis a lot of competition. Membership Services Manager Roslinar
\nRasyid said Klub Rasuna is aware of the competition and is doing
\neverything to make members feel at home. \"We believe in
\napproaching our members personally and creating a relaxed and
\nfamily oriented atmosphere,\" she said.<\/p>\n
The club's members largely comprise executives and stem from
\nvaried backgrounds. Included on the honorary board are
\ninfluential Indonesian figures such as Azwar Anas, James Riady
\nand Joop Ave. The club is open 6 a.m to 10 p.m Monday to Friday
\nand 6 a.m to 9 p.m weekends.<\/p>\n
In many ways, Klub Rasuna is the sports center of the future,
\ncombining physical fitness with spiritual health and well-being.
\n\"It is the ideal location to combine business and a personal
\nhobby,\" said Neish.<\/p>\n
A place to relax both body and mind.<\/p>\n
For further information contact Marketing Manager Tigor Pribadi,
\nKlub Rasuna, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C22, Kuningan, telephone
\nnumber 5263150, fax number 5263260.<\/p>",
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