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Courtenay Recreation

Martial Arts

Junior Karate (7 - 14 years)

Beginner Kung Fu (5 - 9 years) Your child will learn valuable life skills through self defence tech- niques and through the use of fun games that develop co-ordi- nation and sharper reflexes. We also explore the emotional ele- ments that come with learning self defence and how to be con- siderate, tolerant and respectful community members. *Please note that there is an additional $55 fee for new students for a uniform. This includes a shirt, sash and pants. Instructor: Corny Martens Mondays & Wednesdays January 5 - March 25 3:15 - 4:00 pm Lewis Centre MP Hall $155/23 Sessions Please note: No classes on February 9 due to Family day. See page 67 for special activities.

A fun and focused way for fit- ness, flexability and personal development. Learn self de- fense, improve concentration, confidence, self-discipline and sportmanship with blocks, kicks, punches and evasive moves! Courtenay Karate teaches tra- ditional shito-ryu karate with NCCP certified instruction sanc- tioned by Karate Canada and Karate BC ensuring the highest quality of expertise and safety. (an annual fee will be collected in class) Instructor: Todd Robertson & Brenda Bombini Mondays & Thursdays January 5 - March 26 6:00 - 7:20 pm Lewis Centre MP Hall $125/23 Sessions Level 4 + Intermediate Kung Fu (7 - 12 years) Begin to explore the ‘Cham Kui’ or bridging form as well as working on ‘Chi Sao’ or sen- sitivity training. Learn how to stay physically centered dur- ing confrontation and aware of your emotional state in highly charged stressful situations. Further training with staff, long pole, butterfly swords and broadswords will be continued. A wide variety of disadvantaged fighting scenarios will be ex- plored from ground fighting to having multiple attackers. Instructor: Corny Martens Mondays & Wednesdays January 5 - March 25 4:00 - 5:30 pm Lewis Centre MP Hall $165/23 Sessions

Karate Kids (6 - 7 years)

Block, kick and punch your way through this fun and focused program designed for this age group. Playing skill based games and learning transitional karate techniques will help to improve motor skills, strength and bal- ance. Instructors: Todd Robertson & Brenda Bombini

Mondays & Thursdays January 5 - March 12 6:00 - 6:45 pm Lewis Centre MP Hall $95/19 Sessions

Level 2 &3 Advanced Beginner Kung Fu (5 - 9 years) This group will be building on the foundation of their basic skills with more advanced tech- niques. A more in depth look at what it takes to develop a ‘Gold Sash Attitude’, or become a Kung Fu Master are studied. Students will learn staff and stick techniques from Traditional Wing Chun. Instructor: Corny Martens Mondays & Wednesdays January 5 - March 25 4:00 - 5:00 pm Lewis Centre MP Hall $165/23 Sessions

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Registration starts Wednesday November 19 see page 114