Martial Arts

As one of the oldest forms of physical activity, the martial arts elegantly combine conditioning of the body and the mind. Each martial art teaches discipline, respect, self-worth, and self-defense. The martial arts instill values and morals in children, while boosting their self-esteem.

Beth Cooper, Assistant Youth Programs Coordinator
609-497-2100, ext. 314

Session begins: Mon. 1/05
Session ends: Sat. 4/04
No classes: Mon. 1/19, Sat. 2/14, Mon. 2/16
Location: Gym B, unless noted otherwise

All participants, including “walk-ons,” must be YWCA members.
Member subsidies and Bates Scholarships are available.

Credit Policy

Aikido for Children and Teens

Girls and boys, ages 8-12, and 13-16. Kokikai Aikido students develop self-confidence, building their physical and mental fitness as they learn effective self-defense techniques. Working in partners, young people learn to respond to conflict in non-aggressive ways within the discipline of a martial art. For more information, visit www.princetonaikido.org.

Instructors: Jan Hempel, 3rd dan; Clark Bish, 2nd dan

13 weeks $113
4447356 Thurs. (ages 8-12) 5:30-6:30 pm

13 weeks $180
4447357 Thurs. (ages 13-17) 5:30-7 pm

Aikido for Adults

Ages, 16 and up, all levels. Kokikai Aikido is a self-defense training system that stresses timing, centering, and coordination rather than meeting force with force. Great for adults of all ages and levels of physical ability. For more information, visit www.princetonaikido.org.

Instructors: Dan McDougall, 6th dan; Mame Reynolds, 3rd dan, students of Shuji Maruyama Sensei.

13 weeks $219
4447013 Tues. 8-9:30 pm
4447033 Thurs. 8-9:30 pm
4447043 Tues./Thurs. $338
4447012 Walk-on mat fee with membership $13/class

Judo

For women and men, girls and boys, ages 8 and up. Judo is an Olympic sport composed of a combination of techniques from various martial arts. This safe and excellent activity helps increase physical fitness, self-esteem, and self-defense. For more information, visit www.princetonjudo.net.

Instructors: Cory Cuomo, 1st degree black belt; Mike Tusay, 1st degree black belt; Mike Lee, 1st black belt; Jim Carty, 1st degree black belt; Edwin Calvache, 2nd degree black belt 11 weeks $191

4448022 Mon. (all levels) 7-8:30 pm

13 weeks $226
4448023 Wed. (all levels) 7-8:30 pm

12 weeks $209
4448061 Sat. (all levels) 8:30-9:45 am
4448081 2 days/week $324
4448081 3 days/week $447
4448071 Walk-on mat fee with membership $13/class