Martial Arts
Aikido
Aikido is a skill, a practice, a community, a way of being and a living tradition. It is unique among martial arts for being explicitly non-competitive. We practice protecting life, even that of our attackers. Learn to navigate conflict and fear with embodied awareness, attention and collaborative learning. Feel for yourself why generations of martial artists have passed down this ancient practice even through the rise and fall of civilizations. All abilities welcome. All genders welcome. No experience necessary.
Offering 1
Dates: Aug. 21-Dec. 4
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Location: Mat Room
Cost: $80 members; $95 non-members
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the single most effective martial art you can learn for self-defense. It relies on leverage and joint manipulation to help you defeat a much larger opponent. These classes are taught by Brian Scott, a multi-time world, national and state champion.
Eskrima
Doce Pares Eskrima is a Filipino martial art that focuses on stick fighting. This class will cover single stick, double stick and empty hand techniques, taught through partner drills in a safe and friendly manner. This class is great for all experience levels and abilities.
Eskrima participants must purchase a $15 fighting stick, available through the instructor.
Offering 1
Dates: Aug. 25-Dec. 3
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Studio 3
Cost: $65 members; $80 non-members
Kendo
Kendo is the Japanese art of fencing and is one of the oldest forms of martial arts in Japan. Kendo's long history and cultural roots embraces not only physical power but a deep mental training and philosophical outlook on life.
Offering 1
Dates: Aug. 27-Dec. 3
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Ice Overlook Large Meeting Room
Cost: $70 members; $85 non-members
Muay Thai Basics
Muay Thai style kickboxing uses boxing, elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicks against opponents. Practicing Muay Thai can reduce stress while improving cardiovascular fitness, strength and self-defense skills. Level 1 provides a foundation for practicing Muay Thai.
Offering 1
Dates: Aug. 21-Dec. 4
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Mat Room
Cost: $65 members; $80 non-members
Muay Thai Level 2
Offering 1
Dates: Aug. 21-Dec. 4
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Location: Mat Room
Cost: $65 members; $80 non-members
Shotokan Karate
Shotokan Karate is one of the oldest forms of traditional Okinawan/Japanese martial arts still in practice today. This class will present traditional forms and techniques that are accessible to all participants.
Offering 1
Dates: Aug. 21-Dec. 4
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7-8:15 p.m.
Location: Studio 3
Cost: $80 members; $95 non-members
Women's Self Defense
Learn empowering and effective verbal and physical skills designed to increase personal safety and confidence in a wide range of real-life scenarios, including assault or sexual violence by intimate partners, dates, acquaintances or strangers. This class will include interactive discussions and hands-on practice to increase awareness of potential threats, enhance verbal and physical boundaries and provide techniques for managing fear, anxiety and stress. All expressions of the female and non-binary identity are welcome. No experience necessary.
