The HRCA Martial Arts programs are designed to offer physical and mental conditioning to improve self-confidence, control, discipline, and overall fitness.

Registration:
Register individually and complete a waiver at time of registration. Waivers may be picked up at any Recreation Center or downloaded from the waivers page.

NEW! People’s Kenpo Karate Program and the Safe Side ^TM Kids Karate Program (Ages 3 ½-Adult)
Sensei Peoples is one of the most respected names in kickboxing and karate. The HRCA People’s Kenpo Karate Program teaches kickboxing, karate and self defense skills while focusing on the personal development of each student. Honesty, integrity, and humanity are other aspects taught in classes in addition to leadership skills and good values. The Safe Side^TM Kids Karate Program is incorporated into each HRCA People’s Kenpo Karate class to teach students basic safety: stranger danger and personal safety among other skills. All instructors are 2nd degree Black Belts or higher, under the direction of Master Chuck Cordova. All classes will be taught by Sensei Kendall Fujii.

World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF) Tae Kwon Do - Official Olympic Sport
Tae Kwon Do techniques are often demonstrated through movement patterns, kicking and punching drills, board breaking and sparring. Offered under the direction of Master J.W. Kim, WTF certified 6th Dan Black Belt. Matt Cottingham, and James Chott, both WTF certified Black Belts are instructors for the program.

Tae Kwon Do Information Sheet

Pee Wee Tae Kwon Do (Ages 4-6)
Pee Wee Tae Kwon Do All Belts
Builds discipline, respect and coordination. This is the perfect class and opportunity for young athletes to learn the fundamentals of this sport that is one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world.

Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 7-13)
Youth Tae Kwon Do - All Belts
Improve grades at school, self-defense skills, and strength. Having become one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world, it is the national sport of Korea and one form of sparring, shihap kyeorugi, is an Olympic sporting event.

Tae Kwon Do Private Lessons (Ages 4-13)
Let our Tae Kwon Do instructor’s help you improve your technique or prepare for a tournament or belt test on an individual basis.

Tae Kwon Do Belt Testing (Ages 4-13)
Belt Testing takes place approximately every three months. The Instructor determines who is eligible to test, and the dates/times for testing. Testing requires a separate fee.

Federazione Italiana Lotta Pesi Judo (FILPJ) Judo - Official Olympic Sport
Judo develops self-discipline and respect for oneself and others. Judo provides the means for learning self-confidence, concentration, and leadership skills, as well as physical coordination, power, and flexibility. Instructor Simone Sasia is a former Italian Champion and Olympian who holds the rank of 4th Dan.

Pee Wee Judo (Ages 4-6)
Judo teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of technique. This is the flexible or efficient use of balance, leverage, and movement in the performance of Judo throws and other skills.

Youth Judo (Ages 7-17)
Judo teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of technique. Judo is known as a Gentle way. It is a Japanese art of self-defense and a sport with Olympic recognition. Judo is a method of turning an opponent's strength and overcoming by skill rather than sheer strength. Accommodates all fitness levels.

Adult Judo (Ages 18 and up)
Judo teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of technique. Judo is known as a Gentle way. It is a Japanese art of self defense and a sport with Olympic recognition. Judo is a method of turning an opponent's strength and overcoming by skill rather than sheer strength. Accommodates all fitness levels.

Judo Belt Testing
Belt Testing takes place approximately every three months. The Instructor determines who is eligible to test, and the dates/times for testing. Testing requires a separate fee.

NOTE: Martial Arts classes are not pro rated. Please note when there is no class and take that into consideration when registering. The cost of the class sessions will remain the same; make-up classes will not be held for the days missed due to facility closures.