Our Classes
CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS:
Youth (Age 6 - 10) Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:05 - 7:00 pm
Adults/Sr. Youth (Age 11 and up) Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Adults/Sr. Youth & by Invitation Every Third Saturday, Monthly: Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday Trainings are topic specific.
Private personal training by appointment.
You are welcome to try a week for free prior to joining.
TUITION:
We have no long-term contracts!
Cost for YMCA members is $15/per person per 2-month session.
Sign up at the YMCA office in advance. NEXT Session (3 months for the cost of 2) begins November 1st.
NOTE: We can only accept true beginners during the first week of each session so that we can devote time to them.
Cost for non-YMCA members is $200/per person per 2-month session. ($100/month)
You will be billed bi-monthly, but sessions are ongoing.
All karate gi (uniforms) and equipment should be purchased through the Dojo to insure proper style, fit, and functionality.
Email karateatx@gmail.com for a complete cost profile (private lessons, equipment, twice-yearly grading, etc.).
What to Expect
Expect a full mental and physical regimen of warm-ups, strengthening and stretching exercises; karate kihon (basic) techniques — both moving and stationary; partner drills; traditional Goju-Ryu katas; various sparring methods from pre-arranged kumite, to randori (light contact), to jiyu kumite (free sparring), and effective self-defense training. Expect great camaraderie in an environment that both pushes your limits and nurtures you to be the best you can be. Expect to leave tired but satisfied with your progress.
Youth Classes (6-10 years)
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:05 - 7:00 pm
We teach the values of traditional Japanese karatedo, which stresses strong physical bodies, self-defense skills, cooperation, resistance to bullying, respect for self and others, sportsmanship, personal excellence in all endeavors, as well as good caliber and character. Our youth do real karate, not a watered-down version.
In addition to the work, we also have a lot of FUN!
Adults/Sr. Youth (11 and Up)
Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 - 8:15 pm
3rd Saturdays from Noon - 2:00 pm
Strong traditional Goju-Ryu karate instruction for men and women as part of an international highly regarded organization. High intensity strength and cardio building for beginners. Get strong, flexible, and focused!
Give yourself permission to get into exemplary shape, relieve stress, and learn effective self-defense in the company of good practitioners! Build a new YOU!
There is no better time to start than TODAY!
Private Personal Instruction for Men and Women
For busy professionals, obtaining a private personal trainer has become a preferred method of achieving individual goals - in fitness as well as in the martial arts. We have seen an increase in the number of clients who choose this method because it allows flexibility of scheduling and the creation of a program tailored specifically for their needs.
Personal training sessions are available for those interested in one-on-one (or two-on-one) individualized training, with concentration on fitness, agility, and overall conditioning as well as the mastery of self-defense skills and a deeper understanding of Goju-Ryu karate.
Personal training sessions are designed to meet the needs and expectations of the individual - whether it be for physical conditioning, competition skills, safety and security awareness, or in-depth study of kata (forms) or kumite (fighting). Talk to us about your personal goals and we'll help design a karate/yoga/fitness program to meet them.
Sessions may be purchased individually and are scheduled "by appointment only" at a mutually advantageous time. A discount is offered for five sessions purchased as a block. Sessions available for all ages and abilities. Contact James Pounds Sensei to book trainings.