Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is offering Gator Bites, Little Dragons, and Karate–Okinawan Kenpo for martial artists of all ages to learn self-defense and personal development.
Gator Bites is designed for students five years-old to seven years-old and teaches basic Tae Kwon Do and self-defense concepts through games and age-appropriate exercises. Students will learn to follow directions and respect appropriate boundaries. The program also emphasizes listening and having fun. This class is offered 3-3:40 p.m. Sundays, June 5-Aug. 21, at East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St. Cost is $44 per child. Enroll online at http://lprd.org/activity?n=317130.
Little Dragons is available for participants ages five-years old to seven years-old and teaches basic stances while developing coordination, control and balance. Participants will gain confidence, improve attention span and learn to respect others in a positive and fun environment. This class is offered 12-12:40 p.m. Sundays, June 5-Aug. 21, at the Community Building, 115 West 11th St. Cost is $44 per child. Enroll online at http://lprd.org/activity?n=317125.
Karate – Okinawan Kenpo, available for both adults and children eight years-old and older, explores the traditional style of Okinawan Karate for the purposes of self-defense and personal development. Students will strengthen the body, improve posture, and increase self-confidence. The skills learned in this class will also be helpful in avoiding or minimizing violence. This class is offered 12:45-2 p.m. Sundays, June 5-Aug. 21, at the Community Building, 115 West 11th St. Cost is $77 per person. Enroll online at http://lprd.org/activity?n=317110.
To register online, use the links in the descriptions above or stop by any Parks and Recreation facility, including: the Community Building; Sports Pavilion Lawrence®, 100 Rock Chalk Lane; East Lawrence Recreation Center; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive; or Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.
Face coverings are strongly encouraged and appreciated for visitors to all City facilities. For detailed mask regulations, please visit Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health’s website at https://lawks.us/3oUNc0G.
For more information, contact Jo Ellis, recreation instruction supervisor, jellis@lawrenceks.org, (785) 330-7355.