Martial Arts

Intro to Karate
Grades 1 - 5
Learn the basic techniques of Karate while having fun at the Black Belt Leadership Academy.  Learning blocks, hand and foot strikes and self-defense techniques, you will develop respect, awareness, control and self-confidence.  Where else can you learn to be a leader and break a board at the same time?

Introduction to Moo Doe ( 8 Martial Arts Taught as One) for Children  
Ages 5 - 10
This course will introduce children to a foundation of how to develop strength, flexibility, coordination, timing and control, with over-all health and wellness.  Confidence can be improved, as well as focus, self-discipline, and increased energy levels.  
Skill and flexibility are important, but in order to accomplish anything, you must have the confidence to act using these skills and abilities.  Confidence is the key to unlocking your potential.  Confidence builds self-respect.  The confidence you gain will stay with you and serve you throughout your entire life.

Introduction to Moo Doe ( 8 Martial Arts Taught as One) for Teens
Ages 11 - 16
Discover Moo Doe, the study of eight East Asian martial arts taught as one.  Learn kicks, hand attacks and  a Kung Fu short form, and several beginning level self-defense techniques.  Begin to develop strength, flexibility, coordination, timing and control, with over-all health and wellness.  Improve confidence, focus, self-discipline, and increase energy levels.  Confidence builds self-respect, and is the key to unlocking your potential.
Here is what some parents are saying about their children training in Moo Doe:  "Moo Doe has provided many positive experiences for my 8 year old son.  the unique emphasis on achieving health and well-being through mind-body balance in 8 different martial arts is what offers boundless possibilities for growth beyond exercise or physical development.  Moo Doe practice has improved my son's overall health on man levels.  He has learned movements that he can use to stay mentally focused and manage stress."--T.R. 
"My son joined Moo Doe when he was 5.  His 4-year experience has been wonderful, and he has benefited in many ways.  I have seen incredible improvement in his attitude when faced with difficult tasks.  I would recommend this form of martial arts to anyone. I really appreciate how the instructors incorporate daily life tasks into the program." --C.W.

Women, Defend Yourselves!
Age 18+
Women, utilize your natural talents and abilities by learning which simple and effective behaviors and techniques can become defensive maneuvers.  Develop power for self-defense movements and increase your muscle tone, strength, speed and flexibility.

Stress Release - T'ai Chi Chung
Age 18+
Common symptoms of stress can start to impact our personal and professional relationships.  Prolonged exposure can weaken our immune system and we begin to age faster.
**Disturbed sleeping patterns
**Irregular eating habits
**Loss of memory
**Lack of motivation
**Wavering motivation
**Difficulty in communication
Prevent illness and promote healing, revitalization and spiritual wellness by practicing correct principles of T'ai Chi.  Learn easy, no-impact movements and combine them with proper breathing techniques.  Dress comfortably.  Attend any or all of the Stress Release classes during the session.