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Recreation Classes
Martial Arts Classes
Aikido
Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art designed to protect both the defender and the attacker. The Aikido practitioner blends with the energy of an attack instead of resisting. The attack is redirected and neutralized, with emphasis placed on causing no unnecessary harm to the attacker. Also important is learning to be calm, centered, and connected.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Learn the highly effective ground fighting/grappling methods from Brazil. Numerous chokes, arm locks, escapes, defenses and strategies are worked from a variety of different angles and positions. This is a fun, physical class for students interested in safely learning the fundamentals of wrestling and submission from the ground.
Japanese Samurai Martial Arts
Learn the history, philosophy, and techniques of Japanese Samurai. Emphasis for this class is on meditation, positive Bushido principles, health and fitness, self-defense, awareness, mental discipline, Zen and flexibility. Includes strength, endurance and physical measurements at the first session, the middle session, and the final session for comparative analysis.
Karate: Multi-level
Learn the authentic Japanese art of Karate Do. Class goals include; improving concentration and coordination, fine tuning physical and mental skills, and developing self confidence. Karate training improves flexibility, strength and self discipline.

Kendo

Kung Fu
Learn the fundamentals for personal development, increased awareness and simple common sense methods of conflict avoidance and self-defense. Students of Kung Fu will learn a concise set of principles that can be used to quickly develop skill and understanding of this functional method of self-protection. Classes consist of forms, practice, partner drills and practical hands on techniques.
Mixed Martial Arts
This class includes a mixture of jiu-jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai, and grappling. A realistic martial arts class designed for those who are interested in growing in the sport and self-defense aspect of combat, which is MMA.
Tae Kwon Do: Multi-Level
The ancient Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do presents a philosophy of self defense. This course encompasses both the eastern philosophy and traditional fashion; however it is explained through the western science of sports medicine. Develop balance, improve strength, increase flexibility, and improve concentration skills.
Tai Chi: Multi-Level
Tai Chi is a combination of smooth movement exercises and series of self-defense skills that blend together for a truly harmonious form of exercise. This class presents the best of both fitness and martial arts skills.
Women's Self Defense
Learn techniques specifically designed for women to help protect themselves. This class is informative and well presented.