Recreation Instruction – Martial Arts

MARTIAL ARTS

WINTER/SPRING PROGRAMS

GATOR BITES
Ages: 5-7. Enrollment Min 6 / Max 12. A class created just for little ones. Basic Tae Kwon Do and self-defense concepts for kids will be taught through games and age-appropriate practical exercises. Children learn to follow direction, and boundaries are set in a fitting manner. The program emphasizes learning the basics skills, listening well, and having fun. Instructor: Grace Daniels.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring

LITTLE DRAGONS
Ages: 5-7. Enrollment Min 6 / Max 12. This class is designed with the younger student in mind and will teach them the basic stances, develop coordination, control and balance. Participants will gain confidence, attention span and respect for others in a positive, fun environment. Instructor: Natasha Hurt.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring

KARATE – OKINAWAN KENPO
Ages: 8 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 30. Okinawan Kenpo is a style of traditional Okinawan Karate, a system of self-defense and personal development. Learn techniques effective in close fighting. During this process of learning and practicing techniques, you will also strengthen your body. Posture is improved and one’s self-confidence is increased. As a result of this class, one can usually avoid violence, or minimize it when it is unavoidable. The instructor has years of teaching experience and are members of and certified by the United States Kenpo Federation and Midori Yama Budakai (affiliated with the AAU). Instructor: Natasha Hurt.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring

TAE KWON DO
Ages: 8-12, 13 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 12. Tae Kwon Do is a beautiful and highly skilled art. Develop control, balance and power through the practice of Tae Kwon Do forms and one-step sparring. As the participant matures in the art, they will gain more than the ability to kick and punch. Students will improve coordination and reflexes, gain self-confidence, develop self-discipline and physical conditioning. The student will gain a greater respect for themselves, as well as their fellow students and people in society as a whole. Instructor: Grace Daniels, Black Belt.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring

YOUTH KUNG FU
Ages 7-12. Min 6 / Max 12. Xin Yi Animal Kung Fu involves a combination of physical conditioning, forms practice, partner drills and sparring. Practitioners learn to mimic the movements, postures and spirit of the animal they are studying, incorporating them into their own fighting techniques. Students will develop strength, flexibility, speed and reflexes while promoting mental focus, discipline and adaptability. Instructor: Tyler Rea.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring

ADULT KUNG FU
Ages 13 and Up. Min 8 / Max 15. Wing Chun’s specialty is a close contact combat using quick punches and kicks with a tight defense, coordinated through agile stances and footwork for a quick advance. The ideal behind the system is to keep ones movement, techniques and adaptations as simple as possible. Participants will instill a habit of discipline, self-esteem and feel more confident in their ability to defend themselves. Health and fitness will improve while challenging the use of the body and the mind. Instructor: Tyler Rea.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring