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Comox Martial Arts

Martial Arts Explore Fencing 10 – 15 years

Lunge into one of the original European martial arts. Fence for fun and fitness and develop your skills. This dynamic form of ancient combat teaches skill, strategy, and improves fitness. All equipment is provided including fencing masks, and protective jackets. Wear lightweight long pants and clean running shoes. No sessions Sep 30, Nov 4 & 11. Instructor: Bill Harrower Location: Gym B Wed | 6:45 - 7:45 pm #21609 | Sep 16 - Dec 16 | $77 Advanced Fencing Practice 15 years & up Sharpen your strategy and boost your bladework! Practice with advanced fencers to work on skills and techniques. All equipment is provided. Age exceptions based on coaches’ recommendation. Wear lightweight long pants and clean running shoes. No session Nov 3. Instructor: Bill Harrower Location: Gym B Tue | 7:00 - 9:00 pm #21774 | Sep 15 - Dec 15 | $91 + gst Drop-in | $7.50 Fencing Workout 15 years & up Take a lunge and fence for fun and fitness while improving your skills and techniques. It’s a unique and fast paced workout that you won’t get anywhere else. Suitable for all levels including fencing first timers. All equipment is provided including protective jackets and masks. Wear lightweight long pants and clean running shoes. Age exceptions based on coaches’ recommendation. No sessions Sep 30, Nov 4 & 11. Instructor: Rowan Presly Location: Gym B Wed | 8:00 - 9:00 pm #21610 | Sep 16 - Dec 16 | $109 + gst

Tibetan White Crane Tai Chi 16 years & up

Power Chi - C 16 years & up

Combine the benefits of Tai Chi with isometric strength for a low impact movement class. With a focus on core activation and breath coordination, develop balance, flexibility, endurance and full body coordination using training principles of the Chinese internal martial arts. No session Oct 10. Instructor: Luke Clarke-Kelly Location: Room C Beginner - Learn the foundational strength training postures and movements of the first half of the Yang style 24-form Tai Chi sequence. Sat | 9:00 - 10:00 am #21833 | Sep 26 - Dec 5 | $125 + gst Intermediate - A more challenging continuation of the beginner program. Learn the remaining movements of the Yang style 24 form Tai Chi sequence. Completion of beginner class required. Sat | 10:15 - 11:15 am #21566 | Sep 26 - Dec 5 | $125 + gst Advanced - Refine the 24-form sequence with core principles of Tai Chi and using isometrics to build power. Completion of intermediate class required. Sat | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm #21567 | Sep 26 - Dec 5 | $125 + gst

Improve balance, coordination, and mental focus by performing a sequence of slow and relaxed motions of “Needle in Cotton”, a form of the Tibetan White Crane Kung Fu system. Described as “peace in motion”, it is a set of flowing Qigong movements said to carry the practitioner into a healthy and long life. Instructor: Tom Haber Location: Room B Thu | 9:30 - 10:30 am #21606 | Sep 17- Dec 17 | $139 + gst Women’s Self Defence Concepts 16 years & up Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to protect yourself using leverage over power and technique over strength. Practice defences to common attacks through safe, cooperative partner drills. Build confidence in your inner strength and move fear into focus. No session Nov 5. Instructor: Lindsey Flaming Location: Gym A Thu | 7:00 - 8:00 pm #21770 | Sep 24 - Dec 3 | $120 + gst

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