Happenings~

~Coming in June~

Wing Chun Intro Seminar

Saturday, 6/3, noon to 2:00p – $35 (mature youth and adults) (Sign up by 6/1)

Wing Chun is a close range, fast and aggressive trapping martial art, designed for smaller practitioners to redirect and counter strike opponents in close, contact distances. This mini seminar of combative Wing Chun applications and drills.  Basics, drills, footwork, Chi Sau (sticking hand exercises) or resistive based contact drills with the intent to find openings of attack and counter.  

Training concepts include the centerline theory, yielding force, opponent related expanding and contracting, and more.  This is a highly interactive mini seminar intended for all levels.  Does involve a light to intermediate level of activity depending on your ability.  Our training methodology is to bring each student up to their own ability and not beyond and to not over train.  Suggested for ages 12+.

Women’s Self Defense Seminar

Saturday, 6/10, noon to 2:00p – $35 (ages 12+) (Sign up by 6/8)

This interactive women’s self-defense 2-hour seminar will address many high threat risks unique to women in society.  Suggested for ages 12+.

The course is intended for all levels of experience and fitness ability in a safe and easy-going atmosphere.  The learning will be in a low stress manner allowing for learning of new skills.  Once skills are learned they will be drilled with partners in the course.  Specific areas include:

• Grab attacks from wrists, arms and bear hugs
• Countering striking attacks with a variety of realistic striking tools 
• Take down defense in order to avoid going to the ground
• Ground defense 
• Knife and gun defense

~Regular Programs~

Youth Bujutsu Martial Arts

Ages 7+ Monday and Wednesday 5:00 to 5:50p or Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:20p

Ages 4-5-6 Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:10p

Ages 8+ Saturday 9:00-10:30a 

Our Bujutsu (‘Martial Way’ in Japanese) program is the product of multiple martial art styles and experiences. It is a dynamic style that integrates traditional and contemporary aspects of major disciplines. The program is continually reviewed to ensure we offer a well-balanced and effective training system for every student. You will learn Martial Arts and Self-Defense techniques from the traditional martial arts such as Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Hapkido, Wing Chun and Jui Jitsu along with acquiring skills from Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling and more.

Bujutsu is a fun and exciting way to improve your core strength, increase endurance and stamina, and learn how to defend yourself better on your feet or on the ground. Students learn respect and responsibility as they learn and improve their skills and techniques.

Tai Chi

Tuesday and Thursday 6:00p

Sunday 9:00a

Tai Chi is an ordered series of simple full-body movements to increase strength, improve balance, reduce pain and decrease stress in an easy-to-follow class for all fitness levels.

Although Tai Chi is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning. Highly recommended by many recognized medical authorities.  There’s plenty of space for newcomers to join us.  Outdoor training weather permitting.

Adult Combat Bujutsu / Self Defense

Wednesday 7:00p

This is an ongoing weekly class. Learn basics of footwork and proper execution of striking from an outside distance to an up-close range, from standing to on the ground. Physical activity progresses to controlled sparring to make the training as realistic as possible while always remaining focused on student safety.  Learn to be aware of your surroundings, use common objects defensively, avoid dangerous situations, etc. Practical self-defense tactics, suitable for mature teens and adults and for all genders, is covered.  And enjoy a good workout too! (ages 16+)

Judo

Monday and Friday 6:00p

Judo is a Japanese art which utilizes spectacular throwing techniques, but also involves considerable grappling on the ground utilizing controlled holds, arm locks, and choking techniques.   All experience levels are welcome, adults and youth – ages 6+.

Boxing 

Tuesday and Thursday 5:30p

The class typically starts with a few minutes of warm up training followed by training on proper and basic striking techniques on heavy bags and working with practice pads. The class make up is adults and kids (mostly teens) and we match up students according to their skill levels.  Because this is a strenuous competitive sport, we focus on cardio and core training in addition to learning the skills and techniques in our classes.

Mauy Thai / Kickboxing Classes

Tuesday and Thursday 6:30p 

Muay Thai is the standing art of eight limbs: Hands, Elbows, Knees, and Feet. The curriculum involves learning how to strike, counter, catch, and block attacks with the eight limbs. Benefits include body conditioning, coordination. and confidence.  If you are interested or know someone that is, please let us know.  Suggested for ages 10+

Weapons Class (New – full-time program)

Thursdays 7:30 to 8:00p (Starting June 1st)

Training includes both the Bo Staff and the Filipino Arnis fighting sticks along with introducing other weapons of interest. You will learn a wide range of realistic strikes, blocks, stances, 2-person drills and fighting skills. The workouts and classes will give you a great total body workout, while strengthening your upper body.

Open to mature youth and adults, classes may be held outdoors, weather permitting.   Staffs and sticks are available for use or can be ordered for purchase ahead of time.  Open to mature youth and adults.

We invite everyone to experience the benefits of Martial Arts – the 1st regular lesson is on us!