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Class
Description:
Karate classes for both children and adults.
We offer progressive classes for all experience levels, and will introduce students
to Shito Ryu Karate-Do. Students will learn basic movements,
katas, and age-appropriate self-defense and sparring techniques.
All classes are taught by a certified black belt instructor with
over 13 years of teaching experience, and over 18 years of training
in Karate-Do. Students will have the option to test for rank
as a part of Shito Ryu Karate Do Genbu Kai, an internationally
recognized, and highly respected, organization.
Dates: Adult classes meet Monday
and Wednesday evenings. Youth classes meet on Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Class schedules can be found below. You can find session dates
and
sign-up dates here.
Times:
Youth
Classes
Mon - 5:00-6:00pm Intro to Karate
Wed - 5:00-6:00pm Open Class
Fri - 5:00-6:00pm - Intermediate Class (requires
instructor's permission)
Sat - 12:30-1:30pm Open Class
Adult
Classes
Mon - 6:30-7:30pm
Wed - 6:30-7:30pm
Ages:
7-12, 13 and older
Cost:
Five week
program - 1 class a week:
YMCA
Members: $15.00 Non-member: Youth $35.00
Ten week
program - 2 classes a week:
YMCA Members:
$60.00 Non-member: Youth $140.00 / Adult $180.00
Scholarships
are available, see front desk for details.
Instructor: Adam
The goal of the Ithaca YMCA Karate-Do
program is to build character through positive role models and training which
emphasizes the values of traditional Japanese martial arts:
respect, courtesy,
self-discipline, responsibility, respect for authority and hard
work. In Karate, each student works at his or her own pace.
All
students participate, not just those who are the best or most
talented.
As students advance and become more
experienced, they are expected to be good role models and help
newer students learn.
***NOTE***
--There will not be classes held between February 16 and February
23. Classes resume on Wed, February 24.
The purpose of Karate-Do is to train for
your whole life to become the most perfect person you can be! When
you reach that goal, you feel the true value of Karate-Do. I am here
to study Karate-Do, for it brings great meaning to my life!
~ Shihan Fumio Demura
Chief Instructor
of Shito Ryu Karate Do Genbu Kai
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