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Martial Arts and Self-Defense
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Martial Arts
For yoga, meditation, Pilates, qigong and tai chi classes, see the alternative exercise listings in the Exercise and Fitness section.
For martial arts classes:
• Testing, conducted on and off site for an additional fee, may be required to advance to the next martial arts level. Testing dates are announced at the start of class. • Uniforms are required for classes at all locations.
Uniforms may be purchased through any source and may be available from the instructor for a separate fee. Since specific uniforms may be mandatory for testing/advancement in certain classes, it is recommended that you check with the instructor before buying. • Separate fees may be charged for tournaments, protective gear and belts, if required for advancement.
Aikido & Self-Defense I
(13-Adult) Japanese concept of circular motion to neutralize an attacker’s power by moving with it. Defense against grabbing, choking and striking attacks are covered. Emphasis is on techniques that are effective without causing serious or permanent injury to the attacker.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 4MG 10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$239 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SoRunREC Sa 4pm 78D.1EL9 9/17 4MG SpHillREC Su 3pm 78D.E4RF 9/18 4MA SpHillREC Su 4pm 78D.B0KN 9/18 4MA
Aikido & Self-Defense II
(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Aikido and Self-Defense I or permission of instructor.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC Su 5pm CF6.J1234 9/18 4MA
Japanese Swordsmanship
(13-Adult) Students learn the ancient samurai sword arts stances, postures and movements, including Iaijutsu sword-drawing and cutting techniques and paired-student kenjutsu exercises. Equipment is provided for beginning students.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 Location Day Time Code Begin $
ProvREC Su 5pm 90A.G5V2 9/18 4MA ProvREC W 7pm 90A.550Q 9/21 4MA
Jodo-Japanese Staff
(13-Adult) Class focuses on the Japanese marital art of jodo, uses a 50-inch hardwood staff and is based on the Shindo Muso Ryu martial tradition. Class covers basic jodo techniques as well as a series of interactive drills and kata that comprise the art. All levels welcome and all equipment provided.
4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $
CubRunREC Th 7pm 60E.BXR4 9/15 4MH
Judo
(13-Adult) Learn the most efficient use of mental and physical energy for defense through judo techniques including throwing, choking, holding and joint locking.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 Location Day Time Code Begin $
ProvREC Su 5pm 5F3.KG38 9/18 4MA
Jujitsu-All Levels
(13-Adult) Self-defense typified by grab escapes, throwing and submission holds.
4MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$180 Location Day Time Code Begin $
ProvREC Su 3:30pm E32.SV6M 9/18 4MB
Jung Su Beginning
Martial art that combines tang soo do, jujitsu and kickboxing. Learn a wide range of skills that cover blocking, striking, kicking, grappling, sparring, weapons defense and traditional armed fighting.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 Location Day Time Code Begin $ (6-12 yrs.)
Wkfld/Moore Sa 10am 9BA.KCEG 9/17 4MA Wkfld/Moore W 6pm 9BA.TJKB 9/21 4MA
(6-Adult)
CubRunREC Sa 11am 28A.9GNA 9/17 4MA
(13-Adult)
Wkfld/Moore M 6pm 11F.P357 9/19 4MA
Jung Su Advanced
(6-Adult) Prerequisite: Jung Su Beginning or equivalent.
4MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$180 Location Day Time Code Begin $
CubRunREC Sa 12pm 563.P8RE 9/17 4MB Wkfld/Moore Sa 11am 563.LFID 9/17 4MB Wkfld/Moore M 7pm 563.EVEC 9/19 4MB Wkfld/Moore W 7pm 563.7X0H 9/21 4MB
Karate I
Designed to help you learn self-defense, gain confidence, and build leadership and independence.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120
DMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$106 Location Day Time Code Begin $ (6-12 yrs.)
OakMarREC Su 1pm 27A.MV28 9/18 4MA ProvREC Su 12pm 27A.XE3Z 9/18 4MA BlkBltFFX M 5:30pm 4XF.2RMZ 9/12 DMVF BlkBltFFX T 5:30pm 4XF.UZN2 9/13 DMVF BlkBltFFX W 5:30pm 4XF.RSCI 9/14 DMVF BlkBltFFX Th 5:30pm 4XF.IPJO 9/15 DMVF BlkBltFFX F 4:45pm 4XF.2YDM 9/16 DMVF
(13-Adult)
BlkBltFFX T 7:45pm LYL.JQNG 9/13 DMVF BlkBltFFX Th 7:45pm LYL.8QU2 9/15 DMVF
Prerequisite: Karate I or equivalent.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $ (6-Adult)
LeeREC Sa 11am 964.CHWR 9/17 4MH
(8-12 yrs.)
ProvREC Su 1pm 695.RNLB 9/18 4MA
Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate
(13-Adult) Class focuses on teaching proper goju ryu technique with applications rather than extensive physical training. Kihon (basics), kata (forms) and bunkai (applications) are covered. Sparring is introduced as an option for interested students.
4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $
CubRunREC Su 11am 8E5.08DS 9/18 4MH
Karate III
(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Karate II or equivalent.
4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $
LeeREC W 8pm 210.QKIK 9/21 4MH
Karate for Families
(6-Adult) This class gives family members an opportunity to participate together. Students learn self-defense, gain confidence and build leadership and independence. Each student must register individually.
3MA 8--55 minute lessons--$97 4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Frying Pan Pk Th 7pm D2F.KC7Z 9/15 3MA LeeREC Sa 10am D2F.2WG7 9/17 4MH LeeREC Sa 12:30pm D2F.2FMX 9/17 4MH LeeREC M 7pm D2F.ZYQM 9/19 4MH LeeREC T 6:30pm D2F.CH5X 9/20 4MH LeeREC W 7pm D2F.K7FB 9/21 4MH LeeREC F 7pm D2F.KGWW 9/23 4MH OakMarREC Su 3pm D2F.K9ML 9/18 4MA
Shotokan Japanese Karate I
(6-Adult) Learn self-defense through techniques such as blocking, punching, striking and kicking in combination with other related movements.
4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC Sa 10am 31A.N73N 9/17 4MH SpHillREC W 6pm 31A.RXRP 9/21 4MH
Shotokan Japanese Karate II
(6-Adult) Shotokan Japanese Karate I strongly recommended.
4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC Sa 9am 454.SFY9 9/17 4MH SpHillREC T 7pm 454.TJ6B 9/20 4MH SpHillREC W 7pm 454.5W14 9/21 4MH
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Shotokan Japanese Karate III
(6-Adult) Shotokan Japanese Karate II strongly recommended.
4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC Sa 9am 3E5.LATZ 9/17 4MH SpHillREC T 7pm 3E5.ZRKY 9/20 4MH SpHillREC W 7pm 3E5.PL5M 9/21 4MH
Shotokan Japanese Karate-All Levels
(6-Adult) Learn self-defense through techniques such as blocking, punching, striking and kicking in combination with other related movements.
4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC Sa 8am 481.T42M 9/17 4MH SpHillREC M 7pm 481.EPK2 9/19 4MH
Traditional Karate Uechi-Ryu
Success by complete discipline, physical defense, high personal standards, respect for others, positive attitude, confidence, leadership and control.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 4MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$180 Location Day Time Code Begin $ (6-Adult)
OakMarREC Sa 4pm 9CF.ADQR 9/17 4MA OakMarREC Su 2pm 9CF.YNFT 9/18 4MA OakMarREC Su 4pm 9CF.GB84 9/18 4MA SoRunREC Sa 10am 9CF.5VEW 9/17 4MA
(13-Adult)
CubRunREC Th 7pm 889.WJ64 9/15 4MB MtVernREC W 7:30pm 889.IFKN 9/19 4MB MtVernREC M 7:30pm 889.NVPR 9/19 4MB OakMarREC W 7:30pm 889.J2HD 9/21 4MB
Kendo
Traditional art of Japanese fencing using a bamboo sword-shinai.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 4MH 12--55 minute lessons--$144 Location Day Time Code Begin $ (8-Adult)
SpHillREC T 7pm 3F3.1K5X 9/20 4MA
(13-Adult)
LeeREC F 7pm 48C.2WHV 9/23 4MH
Kendo II
(8-Adult) Prerequisite: Kendo I or equivalent.
4MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$180 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC T 7pm 357.A1R5 9/20 4MB
Outdoor Kung Fu All Levels
(6-Adult) For students of all skill levels, beginner to advanced, who are interested in a challenging look at the Chinese Martial Arts. Please bring a water bottle and towel to class. Class takes place outdoors so it is strongly recommended you wear sunscreen and bring a hat. Please wear shoes.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC Sa 8am DAC.OB0I 9/17 4MA SpHillREC Th 7pm DAC.O6B3 9/22 4MA
Outdoor Kung Fu MMA
(13-Adult) This class focuses on challenging conditioning and skills in the standing and ground arena. Tactics include versatility in punching and kicking and counters as well as options in common clinch and ground positions. Some personal safety equipment required.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC Sa 10am YQ9.4NA4 9/17 4MA SpHillREC Th 8pm YQ9.XJ1Ju 9/22 4MA
Kung Fu w/Weapons
(6-Adult) Train with the 4 basic Kung-Fu weapons for all levels and learn new practice methods. Staff, Broadsword, Straight Sword, and Spear. No sharpened weapons allowed. Please bring a water bottle and towel to class. For the outdoor class it is recommended you wear sunscreen and bring a hat. Please wear shoes.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 Location Day Time Code Begin $ Outdoors
SpHillREC Sa 9am 8CH.1BZ2 9/17 4MA
Indoors
SpHillREC Th 7pm G1R.ZNJ3 9/22 4MA
Indonesian Kung Fu
(13-Adult) Unique combination of Chinese gungfu and Indonesian pentjak silat offers a modern hybrid of the fighting arts. Training includes single- and multiple-attacker exercises, forms, solo drills, weapons, and body conditioning.
4MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$180 4MJ 12--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$215 Location Day Time Code Begin $
LeeREC Sa 11am 6B2.NN2P 9/17 4MJ SoRunREC Th 7pm 6B2.XIB4 9/22 4MB
Kushin Itto-Ryu
(Adults) Kushin Itto-Ryu is a martial arts system that starts with aikijujutsu and then advances to uses of wooden bokken and other types of wooden practice weapons. Students will need to purchase a gi, bokken and hakama (for advanced practice).
4MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$180 Location Day Time Code Begin $
CubRunREC T 6:30pm MLJ.67TD 9/13 4MB
Tae Kwon Do I
Korean martial art that teaches traditional self-defense techniques including kicking, punching, blocking, sparring and forms through individual and partner training. These classes are taught by our private vendor partners.
3MA 8--55 minute lessons--$97 4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120
CMVA 6--55 minute lessons--$91
CMVF 8--45 minute lessons--$85
DMVF 10--45 minute lessons--$106 Location Day Time Code Begin $ (6-12 yrs.)
SoRunREC Sa 12pm 6MJ.9KV8 9/17 DMVF SoRunREC T 4:30pm 6MJ.IFN5 9/20 CMVA BlkBltFFX M 5:30pm 6MJ.3KP6 9/12 DMVF BlkBltFFX T 5:30pm 6MJ.PTLV 9/13 DMVF BlkBltFFX W 5:30pm 6MJ.OPLF 9/14 DMVF BlkBltFFX Th 5:30pm 6MJ.9O41 9/15 DMVF BlkBltFFX F 5:30pm 6MJ.EVAQ 9/16 DMVF JRheeFlsCh T 5:15pm 6MJ.9MYV 9/13 CMVF JRheeFlsCh W 6pm 6MJ.GP82 9/14 CMVF JRheeFlsCh F 5:30pm 6MJ.LHRR 9/16 CMVF LdbyExFrOks Sa 12:15pm 6MJ.ZAFD 9/17 DMVF LdbyExFrOks T 4:30pm 6MJ.JP7D 9/13 DMVF LdbyExFrOks W 6pm 6MJ.YZ16 9/14 DMVF LdbyExFrOks Th 4:30pm 6MJ.D9S5 9/15 DMVF LdbyExFrOks F 5:15pm 6MJ.82GS 9/16 DMVF
(6-Adult)
CubRunREC Su 11am 31F.S8SI 9/18 4MA CubRunREC W 7pm 31F.9H21 9/21 4MA Frying Pan Pk Th 6pm 31F.GYKH 9/15 3MA SpHillREC M 5:30pm 31F.MTSR 9/19 4MA LdbyExFrOks Sa 12:15pm BAZ.1MFT 9/17 DMVF
(13-Adult)
BlkBltFFX T 7:45pm FM7.XFM7 9/13 DMVF BlkBltFFX TH 7:45pm FM7.PK21 9/15 DMVF JRheeFlsCh M 7:45pm FM7.7RHY 9/12 CMVF JRheeFlsCh F 7:45pm FM7.O3XP 9/16 CMVF LdbyExFrOks T 8:30pm FM7.6YMS 9/13 DMVF LdbyExFrOks W 6:45pm FM7.OOZS 9/14 DMVF LdbyExFrOks F 6:45pm FM7.IFUN 9/16 DMVF
Tae Kwon Do II
(6-Adult) Prerequisite: Tae Kwon Do I or equivalent.
4MA 10--55 minute lessons--$120 4MC 20--55 minute lessons--$239 Location Day Time Code Begin $
CubRunREC Su 12pm 2B9.TC2J 9/18 4MA SpHillREC M/W 6:30pm 2B9.T2PZ 9/19 4MC
Tae Kwon Do III
(6-Adult) Prerequisite: Tae Kwon Do II or equivalent.
4MC 20--55 minute lessons--$239 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SpHillREC M/W 7:30pm B14.LN5C 9/19 4MC (13-Adult) Learn principles, techniques and self-defense applications of traditional Karate, Kobudo (weapons) and Jujitsu.
4MB 10--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$180 Location Day Time Code Begin $
ProvREC Su 5pm E5D.OXNB 9/18 4MB ProvREC W 6:30pm E5D.0RDX 9/21 4MB
Self-Defense for Women
(13-Adult) Learn proper use of strategy and tactics to defend yourself against attack. Course covers physical and psychological training, environmental awareness, verbal strategies, use of weapons and empty-handed defense.
4MF 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$92
CMVA 6--55 minute lessons--$91 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SoRunREC Sa 4pm UBC.CPXM 9/17 CMVA Wkfld/Moore Th 7pm UBC.WK1I 9/22 CMVA SoRunREC T 7pm 158.50PZ 9/20 4MF
Self-Defense for Women II
(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Self-Defense for Women I or equivalent.
4MF 5--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$92 Location Day Time Code Begin $
SoRunREC T 7pm 077.3LBG 11/1 4MF
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