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.听

Level 1: All levels welcome.听

Level 2: This class is great for anyone who wants to take their skills to the next level.听

Level I

Dates: May 20-July 31
Days: Every Monday听and Wednesday
Times: 3-4 p.m.
Location:听Rec Center, Mat听Room
Fee:听$60听for members, $75听for non-members

Level II

Dates: May 21-Aug. 1
Days:听Every Tuesday and Thursday
Times: 3-4 p.m.
Location:听Rec Center, Mat听Room
Fee:听$60听for members, $75听for non-members

men on the ground doing jiu jitsu

Muay听Thai听

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: May 20-July 31
Days: Every Monday and Wednesday
Times:鈥�听4:15-5:15听p.m.听
Location:听Rec Center, Mat听Room
Fee:听$60听for members, $75听for non-members

Level听2

Dates: May 21- Aug. 1
Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Times:鈥�听4:15-5:15 p.m.
Location:听Rec Center, Mat听Room
Fee:听$60听for members, $75听for non-members

cu student kicking a punching bag

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: May 20-July 31
Days:听Every Monday and Wednesday
Times: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location:听Rec Center, Mat Room
Fee:听$90听for members, $105听for non-members

a karate class punching

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: May 28-June 18
Days:听Every Tuesday
Times:听5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location:听Rec Center, Mat Room
Fee:听$15

Offering 2

Dates: July 9-30
Days:听Every Tuesday
Times:听5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location:听Rec Center, Mat Room
Fee:听$15

woman kneeing a punching bag held by an instructor

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.

Returning Fall 2024

woman tossing a male instructor in an aikido class

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. This class is led by five-time World Champion Guro Brian Scott.听

Eskrima participants must purchase a $15 fighting stick, available through the instructor.

Returning Fall 2024

man wielding two narrow sticks as weapons

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.

Returning Fall 2024

student in full protective garb holding a kendo stick

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.

Returning Fall 2024

Tai Chi student

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Enshin Karate

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Aikido

Eskrima

Kendo

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