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The secret is out! With influences from Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cultures, Okinawan karate was privately practiced by fighting masters until the early 20th Century. This combative style of karate emphasizes natural body movements to develop coordination and balance while learning self-defense using open hands and weaponless fighting. Continue developing the skills and self-awareness needed to achieve mastery of this ancient martial art!

Prince George’s Sports & Learn Cmplx splex@pgparks.com

21615-268A 7 & up 5 classes

Wed 7:45 - 8:45pm starts Mar 1 $85(R); $111(NR); $64(IA)

21615-268B 7 & up 4 classes

Sat 10:30 - 11:30am starts Mar 4 $68(R); $89(NR); $51(IA)

21615-268D 7 & up 4 classes

Sat 10:30 - 11:30am starts Apr 1 $68(R); $89(NR); $51(IA)

21615-268C 7 & up 4 classes

Wed 7:45 - 8:45pm starts Apr 5 $68(R); $89(NR); $51(IA)

21615-268E 7 & up 5 classes

Wed 7:45 - 8:45pm starts May 3 $85(R); $111(NR); $64(IA)

21615-268F 7 & up 4 classes

Sat 10:30 - 11:30am starts May 6 $68(R); $89(NR); $51(IA)

Ryukyu no Yama Karate & Kobudo: Beginner

Shobayashi-Ryu is One of the four oldest styles of ShorinRyu Karate. Shobayashi-Ryu is a style of Okinawan Karate founded by Chotoku Kyan and passed on to Eizo Shimabukuro. Shobayashi incorporates blocking, kicking, punching, joint manipulation, pinning/restraining, seizing nerves, sweeping/throwing techniques and countering attacks.

Seabrook Neighborhood Park Building 301-445-4500 21625-270A 6 - 14yrs. 16 classes

Wed, Fri 6:30 - 7:30pm starts Mar 15 $115(R); $150(NR) 21625-270B 6 - 14yrs. 16 classes Wed, Fri 6:30 - 7:30pm starts May 17 $115(R); $150(NR)

Ryukyu no Yama Karate & Kobudo: Advanced Shobayashi-Ryu is One of the four oldest styles of ShorinRyu Karate. Shobayashi-Ryu is a style of Okinawan Karate founded by Chotoku Kyan and passed on to Eizo Shimabukuro. Shobayashi incorporates blocking, kicking, punching, joint manipulation, pinning/restraining, seizing nerves, sweeping/throwing techniques and countering attacks.

Seabrook Neighborhood Park Building 301-445-4500 21626-270A 6 & up 16 classes Wed, Fri 7:30 - 9:00pm starts Mar 15 $115(R); $150(NR) 21626-270B 6 & up 16 classes Wed, Fri 7:30 - 9:00pm starts May 17 $115(R); $150(NR)

Take control of your personal space! Learn basic self-defense methods to stay safe and in control of your responses to danger. Our park rangers will teach important skills which can improve your overall fitness and self-confidence. Sign up and gain peace of mind. You can be aware and not despair when you know how to use self-defense.

Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center parkrangers@mncppc.org

21633-259A 16 & up 1 class

Fri 1:00 - 2:30pm starts Apr 7 $7(R); $10(NR)

21633-259B 16 & up 1 class

Sat 1:00 - 2:00pm starts May 6 $7(R); $10(NR)

Students of all ages will learn Tae Kwon Do, the Korean form of self-defense known for punching and kicking, and cross train in the Japanese art of Judo, which is known for throwing, choking and pinning. Develop mental discipline, character and selfawareness in the supportive environment of this martial art.

William Beanes Community Center williambeanescc@pgparks.com

21627-291A 6 & up 8 classes

Sat 10:00 - 11:30am starts Mar 4 $50(R); $65(NR)

21627-291B 6 & up 8 classes

Sat 10:00 - 11:30am starts Apr 29 $50(R); $65(NR)

Did you know that two former U.S. presidents, a golf legend and many Hollywood actors and actresses area all skilled in Tae Kwon Do? This Korean martial arts program teaches self-defense, fitness, and self-control through its emphasis on mental discipline through various levels. Contact the offering facility for specifics about levels taught in this program.

Bladensburg Community Center bladensburgcc@pgparks.com

21607-207A 3 - 18yrs. 8 classes

Sat 9:30 - 10:30am starts Mar 11 $65(R); $85(NR) 21607-207B 3 - 18yrs. 8 classes

Sat 9:30 - 10:30am starts May 6 $65(R); $85(NR)

This Korean form of self-defense, promotes selfconfidence, fitness, and self-control through its emphasis on mental discipline.

Bladensburg Community Center bladensburgcc@pgparks.com

21608-207A 3 - 18yrs. 8 classes

Sat 10:30 - 11:30am starts Mar 11 $65(R); $85(NR) 21608-207B 3 - 18yrs. 8 classes

Sat 10:30 - 11:30am starts May 6 $65(R); $85(NR)

Kick your martial arts training into gear! Learn the Tompkins Karate Association (TKA) Karate method. This martial arts program of unarmed fighting tones the body, quickens reflexes, builds stamina along with developing the inner qualities of character and confidence. This course accommodates all skill levels. We accommodate all skill levels as they are divided into appropriate age and skill groups.

Beltsville Community Center beltsvillecc@pgparks.com

21618-205A 5 - 12yrs. 11 classes

Wed 6:15 - 7:15pm starts Mar 8 $66(R); $86(NR) 21618-205B 13 & up 11 classes Wed 7:30 - 9:00pm starts Mar 8 $77(R); $101(NR)

Bowie Community Center bowiecc@pgparks.com 21618-209A 5 - 12yrs. 11 classes

Thu 6:30 - 7:30pm starts Mar 10 $66(R); $86(NR) 21618-209B 13 & up 11 classes

Thu 7:30 - 9:00pm starts Mar 10 $77(R); $101(NR)

Cheverly Town Hall

21618-270A 5 - 12yrs. 10 classes

Mon 7:00 - 8:00pm starts Mar 6 $60(R); $78(NR) 21618-270B 18 & up 10 classes

Mon 8:00 - 9:30pm starts Mar 6 $70(R); $91(NR)

Good Luck Community Center goodluckcc@pgparks.com 21618-229AA 13 & up 12 classes

Thu 8:00 - 9:30pm starts Mar 9 $77(R); $101(NR)

Prince George’s Plaza Community Ctr princegeorgesplazacc@pgparks.com

21618-266a 5 - 12yrs. 12 classes

Tue 6:30 - 8:45pm starts Mar 7 $66(R); $86(NR) 21618-266b 13 & up 12 classes

Tue 7:30 - 9:00pm starts Mar 7 $77(R); $101(NR)

Be bullied no more! Beginner Tukkong Moo Do is designed for anyone new to martial arts. Become empowered and develop skills in an adaptation of martial arts used by military and security professionals. Sign up today to learn martial arts basics and breakaway techniques from a master instructor. Discover how your bravery, balance, focus, hands, feet, and thinking skills all contribute to confidently protecting yourself in any conflict.

Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Comm. Ctr. largoketteringperrywoodcc@pgparks.com

21611-245E 4 - 7yrs. 6 classes

Sat 11:00am - 12:00pm starts Mar 4 $48(R); $63(NR)

21611-245G 8 & up 6 classes

Sat 12:00 - 1:00pm starts Mar 4 $48(R); $63(NR)

21611-245F 4 - 7yrs. 6 classes

Sat 11:00am - 12:00pm starts Apr 22 $48(R); $63(NR)

21611-245H 8 & up 6 classes Sat 12:00 - 1:00pm starts Apr 22 $48(R); $63(NR)

Westphalia Community Center westphaliacc@pgparks.com

21611-290A 4 - 15yrs. 10 classes

Sat 10:15 - 11:15am starts Mar 11 $45(R); $59(NR)

Westphalia Community Center westphaliacc@pgparks.com

21628-290A 4 - 15yrs. 10 classes Sat 9:15 - 10:00am starts Mar 11 $45(R); $59(NR)

Breakaway! Block! Attack! Intermediate level Tukkong Moo Do is for students skilled in martial arts’ basic movements, blocking, and striking. Learn vital drills, forms, escapes, breakfalls, self-protection, offensive fighting, and attack techniques. Discover how to improve your own physical conditioning and to empower yourself with good decision-making principles. This confidence-enhancing class is led by a master instructor. Register today and take control when you are threatened.

Westphalia Community Center westphaliacc@pgparks.com 21629-290A 5 - 13yrs. 10 classes

Sat 11:30am - 12:30pm starts Mar 11 $45(R); $59(NR)

Defend yourself and others! Advanced Tukkong Moo Do is taught by a master instructor and is designed for those skilled in basic one-on-one fighting techniques. Enroll now to gain abilities in assailant control, disarming methods, joint locks, throws, escapes/releases, advanced forms, striking, blocking, foot movement, and basic ground fighting. Increase physical conditioning, improve flexibility, and gain self-confidence even when faced with very difficult scenarios to include multiple attackers. Are you prepared?

Westphalia Community Center westphaliacc@pgparks.com

21612-290A 16 & up 10 classes

Wed 6:30 - 7:30pm starts Mar 8 $65(R); $85(NR)