Martial Arts
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.
Level I
- Dates: Aug. 26-Dec. 11
- Days: Every Monday and Wednesday
- Times: 12-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $60 for members, $80 for non-members
Level II
- Dates: Aug. 27-Dec. 12
- Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday
- Times: 3-4 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $60 for members, $80 for non-members
Muay Thai
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.
Level 2: Takes existing Muay Thai skills to the next level.
Level 1
- Dates: Aug. 26-Dec. 11
- Days: Every Monday and Wednesday
- Times:​ 4:15-5:15 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $60 for members, $80 for non-members
Level 1
- Dates: Aug. 27-Dec. 12
- Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday
- Times:​ 12-1 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $60 for members, $80 for non-members
Level 2
- Dates: Aug. 27-Dec. 12
- Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday
- Times:​ 4:15-5:15 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $60 for members, $80 for non-members
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. 26-Dec. 11
- Days: Every Monday and Wednesday
- Times: 6-7:30 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $95 for members, $110 for non-members
Offering 2
- Dates: Aug. 30-Dec. 6
- Days: Every Friday
- Times: 6-7:30 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $47.50 for members, $62.50 for non-members
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. 12-Oct. 17
- Days: Every Thursday
- Times: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $15
Offering 2
- Dates: Sept. 13-Oct. 18
- Days: Every Friday
- Times: 4-5 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $15
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. 27-Dec. 12
- Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday
- Times: 5:30-6:45 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Mat Room
- Fee: $80 for members, $95 for non-members
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.
- Date: Aug. 26-Dec. 11
- Day: Mondays and Wednesdays
- Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Location: Studio 3
- Fee: $65 (member); $80 (non-member)
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.
- Date: Aug. 28-Dec. 11
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 7-9 p.m.
- Location: Large Ice Rink Overlook
- Fee: $70 (member); $85 (non-member)
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.
- Date: Aug. 29-Dec. 13
- Day: Thursdays
- Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Location: Studio 3
- Fee: $83
