Fall Recreation Guide 2017

KARATE Karate is a great way to improve overall health and fitness at any age through physical condition- ing and self defense techniques. Safe and encouraging practice of blocks, kicks, punches and evasive moves will develop confidence, improve concentration and relieve stress! Courtenay Karate teaches traditional shito-ryu karate with NCCP certified instruction and expertise sanctioned by Karate Canada and Karate BC (an annual fee will be collected in class). No class October 9 & November 13. Instructor: Brenda Bombini & Todd Robertson #44171 Mondays & Thursdays September 11 - December 21 7:30 - 9:15 pm Lewis Centre MP Hall $146/28 ADULT KUNG FU Applied Body Mechanics Ving Tsun is a tested system of Chinese Box- ing that emphasizes small move- ments for maximum results. This class is skill-based training in an encouraging, safe and non-threat- ening environment. Practitioners will develop fast hands and good body structure through progres- sive sparring drills and pad work. No class October 9, November 11, 13 & December 9. Instructor: Corny Martens #44486 Mondays & Wednesdays @ Lewis Centre & Saturdays @ Native Sons Hall September 6 - December 13 8:00 - 10:00 pm $285/2 classes/week $385/3 classes/week Benefits of Martial Arts in- clude: self defense, muscle strengthening, stress release, improved cardiovascular health & toning body muscles.

ADULT GYMNASTICS Join us for fun and laughter as you develop strength, tone, flexibility and more. Try out all gymnastics equipment and work on your indi- vidual skill areas. Encouragement gives you the confidence to reach out for more. Appropriate for all, from beginner to advanced levels. Instructor: Sheri Roffey #44170 Tuesdays September 12 - December 19 8:00 - 9:00 pm Lewis Centre Gym $120/15 $10/Drop-in TAI CHI The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, improves balance, coordination, and concentration, as well as mus- cle resiliency and joint flexibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and provides an overall sense of well-being. Instructor: Albert Balbon #44076 Thursdays September 14 - December 14 7:15 - 8:15 pm Lewis Meeting Room $112/14 TAI CHI Derived from the martial arts, Tai Chi is composed of slow, deliber- ate movements, meditation, and deep breathing, which enhance physical health and emotion- al well-being. Tai chi improves overall fitness, coordination, and agility. No class November 22. Instructor: Ivy Wang Wednesdays September 6 - December 13 #44112 9:00 - 10:00 am Level 2 #44111 10:00 - 11:00 am Level 1 #44113 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Level 3 Lower Native Sons Hall $168/14

ADULT TAEKWONDO Get a full body workout while building new skills! Taekwondo is an Olympic Martial Art. Students will improve strength/endurance/ coordination/flexibility/balance. Sanctioned by BC/Canadian Tae- kwondo Federations. Taught by 4th Dan instructor Richard Dobbs. No class October 31. #44530 Tuesdays & Thursdays September 12 - December 14 7:00 - 8:00 pm Lewis Centre $239/27 QIGONG Qi Gong is an ancient healing art that combines flowing movements and breath aiding in overall health. The movements come from the core and expand through the mo- tions aiding in increased muscle strength, flexibility and sense of well being. Breathe in vital energy and exhale tension and stress as you discover natures way of cor- recting posture and alignment. Instructor: Corny Martens #44075 Tuesdays & Thursdays September 12 - December 14 9:00 - 9:40 am Lewis Meeting Room $168/28

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