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Tai Chi Beginner and Advanced

Chi Kung (18 years & over) Similar to Tai Chi and Yoga, Chi Kung promotes health and wellness through the practice of controlled breathing combined with body movements and se quences. This class leads stu dents through a series of easy to learn, slow-paced movements to improve agility, flexibility and im prove overall health and mental Instructor: Albert Balbon #17233 Tuesdays Beginner Sept 16 - Dec 16 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lewis Activity Room $120/12 Thursdays Sept 18 - Dec 18 #16922 6:45-7:45 p.m. Beginner #16909 8-9 p.m. Advanced Lewis Activity Room $140/14 The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, improves balance, coordination, and concentration, as well as muscle resiliency and joint flex ibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and provides an overall sense of well-being. No class Sept 30 & Nov 11.

Martial Arts

Woo Kim Taekwondo Adult (13 years & over)

Kung Fu (13 years & over)

Tibetan White Crane Kung Fu develops whole body fitness through a set of controlled movements and sequences. This fast-paced class provides an introduction to Kung Fu and is suitable for those looking to build agility, learn self-defense and improve overall well-be ing. Each session will consist of a warm-up, practice of basic movements, and training adjust ed to individual level and pro gression. Instructor: Tom Haber #16930 Wednesdays Sept 17 - Dec 17 7-8:15 p.m. Native Sons Lodge & Dining Room $168/14

This fast-paced program is de signed to give participant a full body workout all while building a new skill. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and a rec ognised Olympic sport. Known for it’s dynamic, powerful kicks Taekwondo is a rewarding outlet for everyone. Improve strength, endurance, coordination, flexi bility and balance skills all while reaching new heights of self confidence. Sanctioned by the BC and Canadian Taekwondo federations. No class Sept 30 & Nov 11. Instructor: Richard Dobbs, 5th Dan Black Belt #16724 Tuesdays & Thursdays

focus. No class Oct 16. Instructor: Tom Haber #16925 Thursdays Sept 18 - Dec 18 12-1 p.m. Native Sons Lodge & Dining Room $130/13

Courtenay Adult

Sept 4 - Dec 16 6:40-7:40 p.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $390/28

Apply for discounts that provide healthy lifestyle opportunities through two programs: 1. Recreation Access Program Discounts on programs for City of Courtenay residents who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds. 2. LEAP Regional program open to anyone in the Comox Valley. Provides 52 free admissions to drop-in activities. Apply for 2025 today! More info at courtenay.ca/recaccess

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