Description of Classes
Martial Tots 3-5 yrs
This class was created by Keri Scarr. It is designed as a stranger awareness program that includes a variety of Martial Arts. Classes are always different, giving the opportunity for young ones to learn Shotokan + Yoshukai Karate, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing and Self Defense. This also gives parents a good idea what martial art their child may be most interested in for the future. Tots are taught through fun games that assist with confidence building while learning about the respect of others.
MMA Kids 6-11 yrs
This is a continuation of the Martial Tots program. MMA Kids are taught with more structure and expectations while learning a variety of Mixed Martial Arts. Kids begin to work together as partners from stretching to pad work improving on focus and concentration. Martial Kids will get fitness and confidence while increasing their self-esteem.
Muay Thai Kickboxing
"Thai Boxing" originates from Thailand. It is an indigenous form of martial art like no other. It performs the science of eight limbs using hands, feet, elbows and knees, also combining stand up grappling. Muay Thai emphasizes on offense and defensive training while conditioning your strength and stamina. Muay Thai is specifically designed to promote the level of fitness required for combat that now people all over the world can learn.
Mixed Martial Arts
UFC-Ultimate Fighting Championships have done wonders for MMA and it is now one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It includes a variety of Martial Arts using Submission Wrestling and stand up fighting. It is a complete workout package as you definately work every part of your body.
Aquatic Kickboxing
A kickboxing class thats done in the water!!! This class is held at Juan de fuca through Westshore Parks and Recreation. This class can be enjoyed by all fitness levels as you can go at your own pace. Learn all the basics of kickboxing with low impact resistance training that gets you an amazing full body workout.
Fitness Blast
This class has you in and out within a half an hour, but you are completely WORKED! A great cross training class that will enhance your conditioning, strength and endurance. A complete full body workout thats always different and challenging.
Kids Judo
Kids classes focus on the basic elements of judo - the throws and the pins - in a fun and safe way, with the utmost attention given to each individual child from our JudoBC qualified instructors, whether they wish recreational enjoyment or competitive success.
Our classes are a great way to instill a love for activity and fitness in your child, and are a great way to build strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and confidence.
But more than offering simply physical benefits, our judo classes will instill discipline, control, and patience through various forms of training.
What is learned on the mats through hard judo training transfers at home, at school, at work or at play. These values include
- playing by the rules
- co-operating with others
- respecting self and others
- self-discipline and humility
- self-confidence and commitment
- perseverance and determination
- Concentrating and controlling emotions.