Spring 2015 Recreation Reporter

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Junior Karate (9 - 14 years)

Karate Kids (6 - 8 years) Block, kick and punch your way through this fun and focussed program designed for this age group. Playing skills based games and learning traditional karate techniques will help to improve motor skills, strength and bal- ance. No class May 18. Instructor: Todd Robertson & Brenda Bombini #37994 Mon & Thurs Apr 13 - June 4 6 - 6:45 pm Lewis Centre $95/15 of expertise and safety. (An annual fee will be collected in class). No class May 18. Instructor: Todd Robertson & Brenda Bombini #37995 Mon & Thurs Apr 13 - June 18 6 - 7:20 pm Lewis Centre $125/19 Karate is a fun and focused way for fitness, flexibility and per- sonal development. Learn self defense, improve concentration, confidence, self-discipline and sportsmanship with blocks, kicks, punches and evasive moves! Courtenay Karate teaches tradi- tional Shito-ryu karate with NCCP certified instruction sanctioned by Karate Canada and Karate BC ensuring the highest quality

Beginner Kung Fu (5 - 9 years) Learn valuable life skills through self defence techniques and through the use of fun games that develop co-ordination and sharper reflexes. Explore the emotional elements that come with learning self defence and how to be considerate, toler- ant 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. No class May 18. Instructor: Corny Martens #37991 Mon & Wed Apr 13 - June 24 3:15 - 4 pm Lewis Centre $155/21

Level 2 & 3 Advanced Beginner Kung Fu (5 - 9 years) Build on the foundation of 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 tech- niques from Traditional Wing Chun. No class May 18. Instructor: Corny Martens #37990 Mon & Wed Apr 13 - June 24 4 - 5 pm Lewis Centre $165/21

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Level 4 + Intermediate Kung Fu (7 - 12 years) Students in this class begin to explore the ‘Cham Kui’ or

bridging form as well as working on ‘Chi Sao’ or sensitivity training. At this level, the practitioner will be learning how to stay physically centered during confrontation and aware of their emotional state in highly charged stressful situations. Further training with staff, long pole, butterfly swords and broadswords will be continued throughout the year. No class May 18. Instructor: Corny Martens #37992 Mon & Wed, Apr 13 - June 24 4 - 5:30 pm Lewis Centre $165/21

Adult Karate, see page 61

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