MARTIAL ARTS

MARTIAL ARTS

🥋 Self-Discipline, Skills & Self-Defense

🥋 Self-Discipline, Skills & Self-Defense

Children participate in a martial arts class.
Children participate in a martial arts class

Martial arts are fighting skills that people practice for sport or for self-defense. Most of them developed in eastern Asia. The word martial comes from Mars, the ancient Roman god of war. However, most of the martial arts are not violent. Many followers of the religion of Buddhism use martial arts to help achieve spiritual awareness. Other people use martial arts to develop self-discipline. Martial arts require high levels of both physical and mental training.

Martial arts are fighting skills that people practice for sport or for self-defense. Most of them developed in eastern Asia. The word martial comes from Mars, the ancient Roman god of war. However, most of the martial arts are not violent. Many followers of the religion of Buddhism use martial arts to help achieve spiritual awareness. Other people use martial arts to develop self-discipline. Martial arts require high levels of both physical and mental training.

Tae Kwon Do

children participate in a martial arts class

Tae Kwon Do is a form of martial arts for kids and adults that teaches form, punches, kicks and, most importantly, discipline. Students in this martial arts class have the opportunity to advance belts while learning. Ideal for any age and skill level, women in martial arts classes find Tae Kwon Do to be challenging and achievable.

Tae Kwon Do

For Ages 18 months to 14 Years

Youth Gymnastics teaches children gymnastics skills, confidence, coordination, flexibility and strength. The program is high energy fun with quality skill instruction. Classes are offered to children ages 18 months to 14 years. All classes are taught in a fun, safe environment using progressive skill instruction on gymnastics equipment. Every class emphasizes balance, strength, coordination along with positive encouragement from our Y teaching staff.

Boxing

A young woman extends her arms in a boxing pose.

Youth Boxing at the Y is designed to prepare youth to play positive roles in their community through self-discipline and character development. That goal is achieved through a program that focuses on growing strong bodies, disciplined minds and enhanced personal character. Boxing and self-defense is the primary focus with mixed martial arts and Tae Kwon Do elements included to provide a varied training session to challenge and encourage participants.

Boxing

Youth Boxing at the Y is designed to prepare youth to play positive roles in their community through self-discipline and character development. That goal is achieved through a program that focuses on growing strong bodies, disciplined minds and enhanced personal character. Boxing and self-defense is the primary focus with mixed martial arts and Tae Kwon Do elements included to provide a varied training session to challenge and encourage participants.

Fencing

A child participates in a fencing class

Fencing teaches the fundamentals of Olympic-style foil fencing footwork, bladework, and strategy while building confidence, focus, and sportsmanship. No prior experience needed. This program will help your child develop discipline, balance, coordination, reaction time and sportsmanship. The sport helps with quicker reflexes and the ability to make lighting fast analysis of tactical situations. Sean, our instructor, comes to us with over 20 years of experience and is excited to introduce you to this awesome sport!

Fencing

Fencing teaches the fundamentals of Olympic-style foil fencing footwork, bladework, and strategy while building confidence, focus, and sportsmanship. No prior experience needed. This program will help your child develop discipline, balance, coordination, reaction time and sportsmanship. The sport helps with quicker reflexes and the ability to make lighting fast analysis of tactical situations. Sean, our instructor, comes to us with over 20 years of experience and is excited to introduce you to this awesome sport!

Ninja Gym

small children on yoga mats bend to touch the floor

Ninja Gym is an obstacle martial arts course training that builds agility and physical strength through climbing, flips, rolls, jumps and kicks. Kids martial arts start at ninja gym!

Ninja Gym

Ninja Gym is an obstacle martial arts course training that builds agility and physical strength through climbing, flips, rolls, jumps and kicks. Kids martial arts start at ninja gym!

Self-Defense Workshop

Children participate in a martial arts class

Our Self-Defense Workshop empowers participants with practical skills and the confidence to protect themselves in real-world situations. Through hands-on instruction, you’ll learn effective techniques for awareness, prevention, and defense – no prior experience required.

Self-Defense Workshop

Our Self-Defense Workshop empowers participants with practical skills and the confidence to protect themselves in real-world situations. Through hands-on instruction, you’ll learn effective techniques for awareness, prevention, and defense – no prior experience required.

Tai Chi

People participate in a tai chi class

Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise used for stress reduction, balance, and strength with gentle, flowing movements. Adults looking for a martial art that centers body awareness will find a home in Tai Chi. If you’re starting martial arts as an adult, this is a great place to begin.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise used for stress reduction, balance, and strength with gentle, flowing movements. Adults looking for a martial art that centers body awareness will find a home in Tai Chi. If you’re starting martial arts as an adult, this is a great place to begin.

A child wearing a martial arts uniform performs a kick. Her instructor is holding a red foam board.

“A lesson in martial arts is more than simply teaching someone how to throw a punch or subdue a threat. The real benefits are found in the heart, body, and mind. It’s the routine and structure provided from the class; and It’s the feeling of achievement, self-respect, and discipline gained from advancing belts.”

– Roger H.