Martial Arts

Martial Arts

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​​​The YMCA offers a variety of martial arts programs designed for first-time students and beyond. We welcome all skill levels and base instruction on building fundamentals, focus, attention to detail and more.

*Prices Subject to Change

Karate

East YMCA
6/1/26 - 8/28/26
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Our program for ages 4 to adult begins by learning how to learn! We focus on fun as we develop agility-based foundational skills such as balance, strength and flexibility. Participants learn how to use martial arts to have a sense of household pride and respect for their own personal growth, and instructors also teach humility and kindness to instill positive values.

Levels:
Beginner: White/Yellow belts only
Intermediate: Yellow belt and above
Advanced: Green belt and above (No age limit)
Forms and Weapons (No age limit)

Girls Empowerment: This dynamic program combines traditional martial arts training with a focus on building confidence, strength and self-esteem. Designed specifically for girls, this class provides a supportive and empowering environment for learning self-defense skills, fostering resilience and developing a strong sense of community.

Forms and Weapons: Forms & Weapons is a fun, high-energy class where participants learn structured movement patterns and basic weapon techniques while building coordination, discipline, and confidence.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberLimited MemberNon-Member
11/25/25 6/12/26 Online / Front Desk $ 114.00$ 176.00$ 230.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
06/01/26 - 07/15/26
Beginners, White & Yellow belt - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
13 / 20 Available
Registration
Closed on
06/08/2026
06/01/26 - 07/15/26
Yellow belt and above with teacher permission - Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
13 / 20 Available
Registration
Closed on
06/08/2026
06/01/26 - 07/15/26
Advanced class - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
16 / 20 Available
Registration
Closed on
06/08/2026
06/05/26 - 07/17/26
Forms and Weapons Class - Fr - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
17 / 20 Available $40 - $55 Register  
Closes
06/12/2026
07/20/26 - 08/26/26
Beginners, White & Yellow belt - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
17 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
07/27/2026
07/20/26 - 08/26/26
Yellow belt and above with teacher permission - Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
19 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
07/27/2026
07/20/26 - 08/26/26
Advanced class - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
18 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
07/27/2026
07/24/26 - 08/28/26
Forms and Weapons Class - Fr - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
19 / 20 Available $40 - $55 Register  
Closes
07/31/2026

Karate

Sun Prairie YMCA
6/4/26 - 7/16/26
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Our program serves ages 4 to adult, and we begin by learning how to learn! We focus on fun as we develop agility-based foundational skills such as balance, strength and flexibility. Participants learn how to use martial arts to have a sense of household pride and respect for their own personal growth, and instructors also teach humility and kindness to instill positive values.

Beginners (Ages 4-7), all belt levels

Ages 8+, all belt levels

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberLimited MemberNon-Member
2/28/26 6/4/26 Online / Front Desk $ 57.00$ 88.00$ 115.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/04/26 - 07/16/26
Ages 4-7 Beginners - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
4 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
06/04/26 - 07/16/26
Ages 8+ - Th - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
- Registration
Closed

Okinawan Karate Ages 7-Adults

West YMCA
4/14/26 - 10/24/26
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Join us to learn the fundamentals and finer points of the ancient art of Okinawan Karate. This martial art is used for self-defense purposes, and we strive to make our class a safe training space as we learn. Students start in the Beginner class and must earn instructor approval to move to the Intermediate level.

Beginners: New student/White Belt

Intermediate: Must complete one session of beginners class through or are coming from another dojo



Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/14/26 - 07/17/26
Ages 7-15 Beginners - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Registration
Closed
04/14/26 - 07/17/26
Ages 7+ Intermediate - We - 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Registration
Closed
09/08/26 - 10/24/26
Ages 7-15 Beginners - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Registration
Closed
09/08/26 - 10/24/26
Ages 7+ Intermediate - We - 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Registration
Closed