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
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 | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/25/25 | 6/12/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 114.00 | $ 176.00 | $ 230.00 |
Available Sessions
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06/01/26 - 07/15/26
Beginners, White & Yellow belt - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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13 / 20 Available |
Registration Closed on 06/08/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 07/15/26
Yellow belt and above with teacher permission - Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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13 / 20 Available |
Registration Closed on 06/08/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 07/15/26
Advanced class - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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16 / 20 Available |
Registration Closed on 06/08/2026 |
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06/05/26 - 07/17/26
Forms and Weapons Class - Fr - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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17 / 20 Available | $40 - $55 |
Register Closes 06/12/2026 |
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07/20/26 - 08/26/26
Beginners, White & Yellow belt - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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17 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/27/2026 |
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07/20/26 - 08/26/26
Yellow belt and above with teacher permission - Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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19 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/27/2026 |
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07/20/26 - 08/26/26
Advanced class - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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18 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/27/2026 |
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07/24/26 - 08/28/26
Forms and Weapons Class - Fr - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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19 / 20 Available | $40 - $55 |
Register Closes 07/31/2026 |
Karate
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 | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
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| 2/28/26 | 6/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 57.00 | $ 88.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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06/04/26 - 07/16/26
Ages 4-7 Beginners - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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4 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed |
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06/04/26 - 07/16/26
Ages 8+ - Th - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
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Registration Closed |
Okinawan Karate Ages 7-Adults
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
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04/14/26 - 07/17/26
Ages 7-15 Beginners - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Registration Closed |
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04/14/26 - 07/17/26
Ages 7+ Intermediate - We - 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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Registration Closed |
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09/08/26 - 10/24/26
Ages 7-15 Beginners - We - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Registration Closed |
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09/08/26 - 10/24/26
Ages 7+ Intermediate - We - 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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Registration Closed |