Martial Arts

instructor demonstrating a punch

Learn a martial art for fitness, self-defense, or self-confidence. All of our instructors are professionals of high rank, with many years of practice and experience behind them.

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Aikido

Aikido is the highest form of non-violent self-defense where the defender joins forces with their attacker to neutralize attacks without injuring either person. This training integrates mind, body and spirit to create harmony and justice without violence. All abilities welcome, and 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

woman tossing a male instructor in an aikido class

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.

Level 1: All levels welcome.
Level 2: This class is great for anyone who wants to take their skills to the next level.
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Level 1

Dates: Aug. 25-Dec. 3
Days:ÌýMondays and Wednesdays
Times: 12-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m.
Location: Mat Room
Cost:Ìý$45Ìýmembers; $55 non-members

Level 2

Dates: Aug. 21-Dec. 4
Days:ÌýTuesdays and Thursdays
Times: 3-4 p.m.
Location: Mat Room
Cost:Ìý$45Ìýmembers; $55 non-membersÌý

Muay Thai II

Enshin Karate

Enshin karate enables participants to switch from defense to offense, while utilizing devastating blocks, kicks and punches. This form of martial arts emphasizes flexibility, power and speed.

Offering 1

  • Dates: Aug. 25-Dec. 3
  • Days:ÌýMondays and Wednesdays
  • Times: 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Location:ÌýMat Room
  • Fee:Ìý$95Ìýmembers; $110 non-membersÌý

Offering 2

  • Dates: Aug. 22-Dec. 5
  • Days:ÌýFridays
  • Times: 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Location:ÌýMat Room
  • Fee:Ìý$47.50Ìýmembers; $62.50 non-members

a karate class punching

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

man wielding two narrow sticks as weapons

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

student in full protective garb holding a kendo stick

MuayÌýThai 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
°Õ¾±³¾±ð²õ:​Ìý12-1 p.m.
Location:ÌýMatÌýRoom
Cost:Ìý$45 members; $55 non-members

Offering 2

Dates: Aug. 25-Dec. 3
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
°Õ¾±³¾±ð²õ:​Ìý4:15-5:15 p.m.
Location:ÌýMatÌýRoom
Cost:Ìý$45 members; $55 non-members

cu student kicking a punching bag

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

Tai Chi

Tai Chi helps to reduce stress, increase physical and mental balance and strengthen the immune system. You will find serenity through flowing movements and breath work. Take time from your busy schedule to reconnect and center yourself.

Offering 1

Dates: Aug. 27-Dec. 2
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Location: Studio 3
Cost: $83

students doing tai chi

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.

Offering 1

Dates: Sept. 5-Oct. 10
Days:ÌýFridays
Times:Ìý4-5 p.m.
Location:ÌýMat Room
Cost:Ìý$15

Offering 2

Dates: Oct. 10-Nov. 14
Days:ÌýFridays
Times:Ìý*4-5 p.m.
Location:ÌýMat Room
Cost:Ìý$15

*Oct. 10 class will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

woman kneeing a punching bag held by an instructor