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Fall_2014_Program Guide

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60 MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM AGES DAY(S) & DATE(S) TIME(S) LOCATION # of CLASSES ACTIVITY # RES/NR Beginning Aikido 13 + F,Sep 19 - Dec 5 6:30-7:30P Stevenson Park 10 425420-01 $80/$120 Continuing Aikido 13 + Tu,Oct 14 - Jan 6 7:00-8:00P Stevenson Park 12 425421-01 $96/$144 Adult Advanced Aikido 15 + F,Nov 14 - Feb 13 8:00-9:00P Stevenson Park 12 425422-01 $96/$144 Little Dragons (Beginner White Belt) 4-5 W,Sep 3 - Dec 17 4:00-4:40P Fox Park 15 425410-01 $195/$293 Little Dragons (Yellow Belt & up) 4-5 W,Sep 3 - Dec 17 4:45-5:25P Fox Park 15 425410-02 $195/$293 Early Tae Kwon Do (White - Green Belt) 6-7 W,Sep 3 - Dec 17 6:20-7:05P Fox Park 15 425411-01 $195/$293 Early Tae Kwon Do (Purple Belt & up) 6-7 W,Sep 3 - Dec 17 5:30-6:15P Fox Park 15 425411-02 $195/$293 Youth Tae Kwon Do (White - Green Belt) 8-13 W,Sep 3 - Dec 17 7:10-7:55P Fox Park 15 425412-01 $195/$293 Youth Tae Kwon Do (Purple Belt & up) 8-13 W,Sep 3 - Dec 17 5:30-6:15P Fox Park 15 425412-02 $195/$293 Parent/Child Taekwondo 4 + W,Sep 3 - Dec 17 8:00-8:50P Fox Park 15 425413-01 $195/$293 Adult Taekwondo 14 + W,Sep 3 - Dec 17 8:00-8:50P Fox Park 15 425414-01 $195/$293 Beginning Aikido Supervisor: Chad Drufke Aikido is a non-competitive martial art in which practicioners learn to control their own bodies and redirect attacks. Participants will be introduced to aikido techniques and philosophy, and will focus on breathing and posture, conditioning exercises, ettiquette, and learning to roll and fall properly. Learning basic aikido movements should also be useful to participants in their daily lives. Taught by Deb Pastors, 3rd degree black belt with over 20 years experience. Min 6/Max 15 Class does not meet:10/31; 11/28 Continuing Aikido Supervisor: Chad Drufke Are you ready for a rigorous Martial Arts program? This course requires the completion of the Beginning Aikido course and the instructor's consent. The focus will be on the requirements for rank testing. The pace is aerobic. Taught by Deb Pastors, 3rd degree black belt with over 20 years experience. Min 6/Max 15 Class does not meet:12/23 Advanced Aikido Supervisor: Chad Drufke Admission to this course requires Instructor's permission. The focus is on advanced body arts and Aikido weapons. Students must have taken a Continuing Aikido class. Taught by Deb Pastors, 3rd degree black belt with over 20 years experience. Min 6/Max 15 Class does not meet:11/28, 12/26 Little Dragons Tae Kwon Do Supervisor: Chad Drufke This introductory class is designed to captivate the interest of our youngest students (ages 4-5 years). Skills are developed through gentle instruction and games appropriate for their ability. This class focuses on developing balance, coordination, and respect for the discipline of martial arts training. Min 4/Max 12 Class does not meet:11/26 Early Tae Kwon Do Supervisor: Chad Drufke Designed especially for children ages 6 to 7 years, this program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skills, and self-confidence through creative activities. Min 4/Max 20 Class does not meet: 11/26 Youth Tae Kwon Do Supervisor: Chad Drufke This program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout, including punching, kicking, and blocking skills, using the Tae Kwon Do tradition, and self- control. Participants will improve coordination, power of concentration, balance, and both physical and mental discipline. Min 4/Max 20 Class does not meet:11/26 Parent/Child Tae Kwon Do Supervisor: Chad Drufke This class provides families with a fun opportunity to spend time together while improving physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics, and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking, and blocking. Uniform fee ($45) is required at the first class. Please note: Parent/Child and Adult classes will train together. Min 4/Max 20 Class does not meet:11/26 Adult Tae Kwon Do Supervisor: Chad Drufke Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Tae Kwon Do techniques through the study of forms, stances, and the skills of punching, kicking, and blocking. This is a great program for those looking to maintain and improve their physical fitness. Please note: Parent/Child and Adult classes will train together. Min 4/Max 15 Class does not meet:11/26 Belt testing is offered through the K.H. Kim Taekwondo at an additional fee. Belt testing is not mandatory but encouraged for advancement. More information available through instructor.

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