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.

April Territo, Fitness Coordinator
609-497-2100, ext. 345

Session begins: Wed. 9/3
Session ends: Mon. 12/22
No classes: Thurs. 11/27-Sat. 11/29
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: Mame Reynolds, 3rd dan; Clark Bish, 2nd dan

15 weeks $130
4447356 Thurs. (ages 8-12) 5:30-6:30 pm

15 weeks $207
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.

15 weeks $253
4447013 Tues. 8-9:30 pm
4447033 Thurs. 8-9:30 pm
4447043 Tues./Thurs. $406
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: Sensei Cory Cuomo (shodan), Sensei Edwin Calvache (nidan), Sensei Joshua Sug (sadan), Sensei Jim Carty (shodan), Sensei Jaswinder Singh (shodan), Sensei Mike Lee (shodan), Sensei Mike Tusay (shodan), Luis Arias (Ikkyu).

16 weeks $278
4448022 Mon. (all levels) 7-8:30 pm
4448023 Wed. (all levels) 7-8:30 pm

15 weeks $261
4448061 Sat. (all levels) 8:30-9:45 am
4448081 2 days/week $406
4448081 3 days/week $559
4448071 Walk-on mat fee with membership $13/class

Karate

Youth, 6-16 years old, will train in the classical and practical martial art of Tang Soo Do, for better overall health and well-being, and to learn self-defense through real life scenarios. Tang Soo Do tenets include integrity, concentration, perseverance, respect, self-control, humility, and indomitable spirit.

Instructor: Xavier Moore, 3rd dan

APR
16 weeks $149
4590330 Wed. (beg.) 5:30-6:30 pm
4590331 Wed. (int.-adv.) 6:30-7:30 pm

Introduction to Tai Chi

This class will introduce the principles of Tai Chi, which combines the mental benefits of meditation with the physical discipline of the martial arts. Tai Chi emphasizes finding new sources of strength through internal harmony. The practice of Tai Chi forms helps develop health, awareness, stamina, suppleness and balance. This is a class in the Chen style, which is the oldest form of Tai Chi.

Instructor: Donna Liu, a student of Master Wonchull Park of the Wuwei Tai Chi School

15 weeks $188
4561246 Thurs. 7-8 pm