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Martial Arts
Kickers Wanted, Yelling Allowed!
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:
- Girl Power (ages 4+; girls/female-identifying/non-binary)
- Tiny Tigers (ages 4-7)
- Youth Beginners to Green Belt (ages 7-11 or with instructor approval)
- Youth Green Belt and Above (ages 7-11 or with instructor approval)
- Karate Leadership for Teens and Adults (ages 11+ or leadership student)
- All Ages and Belt Levels (train with your child ages 4+)
- Weapons Class (no age limit)
Weapons Class: A fun, high-energy class where participants learn structured movement patterns and basic weapon techniques while building coordination, discipline and confidence.
Girl Power: 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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/30/26 | 11/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 114.00 | $ 176.00 | $ 230.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/07/26 - 10/26/26
Weapons Class - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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14 / 20 Available | $40 - $55 |
Register Closes 09/14/2026 |
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09/07/26 - 10/28/26
Youth Beginners to Green Belt - Mo,We - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
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17 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 09/14/2026 |
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09/07/26 - 10/28/26
Youth Green Belt and Above - Mo,We - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
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11 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 09/14/2026 |
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09/07/26 - 10/28/26
Teens, Adult & Karate Leadership - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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10 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 09/14/2026 |
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09/09/26 - 10/30/26
Tiny Tigers (Ages 4-7) - We,Fr - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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19 / 20 Available | $50 - $65 |
Register Closes 09/16/2026 |
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09/11/26 - 10/30/26
All Ages & Belt Levels - Fr - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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13 / 20 Available | $40 - $55 |
Register Closes 09/18/2026 |
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09/11/26 - 10/30/26
Girl Power - Fr - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
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17 / 20 Available | $40 - $55 |
Register Closes 09/18/2026 |
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11/02/26 - 12/14/26
Weapons Class - Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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19 / 20 Available | $40 - $55 |
Register Closes 11/09/2026 |
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11/02/26 - 12/16/26
Youth Beginners to Green Belt - Mo,We - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
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18 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 11/09/2026 |
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11/02/26 - 12/16/26
Youth Green Belt and Above - Mo,We - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
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19 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 11/09/2026 |
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11/02/26 - 12/16/26
Teens, Adult & Karate Leadership - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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19 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 11/09/2026 |
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11/04/26 - 12/18/26
Tiny Tigers (Ages 4-7) - We,Fr - 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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19 / 20 Available | $50 - $65 |
Register Closes 11/11/2026 |
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11/06/26 - 12/18/26
All Ages & Belt Levels - Fr - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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20 / 20 Available | $40 - $55 |
Register Closes 11/13/2026 |
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11/06/26 - 12/18/26
Girl Power - Fr - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
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20 / 20 Available | $40 - $55 |
Register Closes 11/13/2026 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/26 | 11/20/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 57.00 | $ 88.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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09/10/26 - 10/22/26
Ages 4-7 Beginners - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 09/10/2026 |
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09/10/26 - 10/22/26
Ages 8+ - Th - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
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Register Closes 09/10/2026 |
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11/05/26 - 12/17/26
Ages 4-7 Beginners - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Register Closes 11/05/2026 |
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11/05/26 - 12/17/26
Ages 8+ - Th - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
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Register Closes 11/05/2026 |
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
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | 9/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 57.00 | $ 88.00 | $ 115.00 |