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Southeastern Karate
Downtown Branch
The Downtown Branch features the Southeastern
Karate for adults and youth. This system is a
new martial arts program based on traditional Japanese training techniques.
This is a progressive class in which students will be able to call for
testing after a minimum of six months of hard training. The class will be
taught by black belt Chris Tingle.
New sessions
begin every four weeks.
Class meets Tues/Thurs from
8-9 pm
Cost: $25/month for members; $50/month for program participants
(discount for second family member - couple, parent/child or siblings)
For more information, contact Downtown Branch Director Andrea Escobedo at
aescobedo@ymca-nwflorida.org.
Yoshukai Karate
Northeast Branch
Yoshukai karate is a Japanese style
of karate founded in 1963. It is known for its rigorous physical training,
respect for others and traditions. Practitioners of Yoshukai are world
renowed for their incredible demonstrations and tournament success.
Yoshukai karate is offered at the Northeast Branch under the direction of
Hioaka Toyama, who has studied martial arts for more than 35 years and a
certified 7th degree black belt. Mr. Toyama has taught for the YMCA for more
than 10 years. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a beginner, Mr. Toyama
will make you feel comfortable while offering you the highest level of
instruction.
Through Yoshukai karate, you will learn sparring and forms, self-discipline
and self-defense and improved fitness level, concentration and self-esteem.
Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays:
Youth from 6-7 p.m.
Adults from 7-8 p.m.
Cost: $30/month for family members; $60/month for program participants
For more information on Yoshukai karate, contact Northeast Branch Director Tim Dunsford at
tdunsford@ymca-nwflorida.org.
Martial Arts
Pullum Branch
These classes are led by Senior Instructor Tony Whitmer, registered nurse
and 4th degree black belt in American Kenjutsu, 3rd degree black belt in
Kwanmukan Karate, 2nd degree black belt in Chungmukwan Taekwondo
Youth Karate/Kobudo, Tues/Thurs, 5-7 pm
Adult Tai Chi & Self Defense, Tues/Thurs 7-9 pm
Cost: $40/month for family members; $80/month for program participants
Junior Black Belt, Sat, 9-10 am
Cost: $20/month for family members; $40/month for program
participants
For more information on martial arts, contact Pullum Branch Director
Bob Grant at
bgrant@ymca-nwflorida.org.