SUMMER MARTIAL ARTS SCHEDULE
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The AYCC’s Pandemic Regulations, effective Monday, May 24, 2021.
Masks will no longer be required by anyone in the facility or on any AYCC properties, with the following exceptions:
Masks are recommended for guests who are not fully vaccinated. Scanning into the facility will continue to be required, however, capacity limits will return to pre-pandemic levels. Temperature Readings, Health Screenings and Social Distancing are no longer required. All of our youth and adult classes will no longer have capacity limits. However, our Lil Dragons classes will continue to have capacity limits like they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. We have some new and returning classes, such as a “Returning Karate Student Refresher Class). This class is for Yellow Belts and Higher that have not been to the dojo in a long while and would like to return and could use a refresher to help them get back into the swing of things. The fee for this class will be $40.00 for members/$50.00 for non-members. We also have Capoeira returning this summer on Fridays at 6:30pm. The fee for that class will be $40.00 for members/$50.00 for non-members. Also returning this summer are our Tournament Team classes (invitation only) and our Bo classes (Orange Belts and Higher) on Wednesdays. These classes are free to students enrolled in the summer session. Another big change that will be taking place this summer is a reduction in the number of Zoom classes offered. Due to the lack of enrollment and the increased demand for in-person classes, we will only be offering Zoom classes once per week during our summer session. The fee has been reduced to $40.00 for members/$50.00 for non-members to reflect the reduced number of classes. This summer session will be the final session of Zoom karate classes. Starting this fall we will no longer be offering these classes. Lastly, we will be returning to offering color belt classes only twice per week. Attached to this email is a copy of the summer session schedule. Registration for the summer session begins on June 1st. |
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Lil' Dragon Karate Program:
Our Lil’ Dragon Karate Program is designed to provide young children with a warm and nurturing environment to instill the necessary skills, attitudes and mannerisms for them to embrace life with an “ I can do it!” attitude. Our Lil’ Dragon classes are designed for children ages five to seven years of age, to help them develop the essential physical, cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral skills that they will need to embrace life with a positive mental attitude! 
Tween and Adult Karate Classes:
These classes are intended for anyone student age 12 and older, that has either just began their training in the art of karate or has been studying for some time. These classes will cover basic to advanced blocking, punching, and kicking techniques as well as the traditional formal exercise of kata and self defense techniques. All adult lessons are free with an AYCC Adult membership or an AYCC family membership. 
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA):
MMA is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, made up from various combat sports and martial arts from around the world. All adult lessons are free with an AYCC Adult membership or an AYCC family membership. 
Capoeira:
Capoeira is a unique Afro-Brazilian martial art developed initially by African slaves in Brazil, starting in the colonial period. It is marked by deft, tricky movements often played on the ground or completely inverted. Renowned for its fluidity, grace, and power, Capoeira combines elements of martial-arts, dance, music and acrobatics. It develops strength, coordination, self-confidence, musical skills, flexibility, endurance, confidence and self-awareness. All adult lessons are free with an AYCC Adult membership or an AYCC family membership. |
Youth Karate Classes:
These classes are students seven years of age to seventeen years of age (younger students may participate in youth classes if they graduated from the Lil Dragons Program). These classes will cover basic to advanced blocking, punching, and kicking techniques as well as the traditional formal exercise of kata and self defense techniques. 
Kobudo Classes:
Weapons arts, known as Kobudo, or “the old martial way,” developed in Okinawa over 500 years ago. As Okinawa became a more peaceful society, the need for using these traditional weapons for combat and self-defense subsided. Today, these ancient weapons arts continue to be practiced as an art form that develops self-mastery through improved physical conditioning (balance, coordination, and upper-body strength), and increased mental strength (confidence, concentration, and discipline). Our Kobudo classes are on Sundays 12:30pm. These classes are intended for 8 years or older that are interested in learning the traditional Okinawan art of weaponry. All adult lessons are free with an AYCC Adult membership or an AYCC family membership. 
Jujitsu:
Often referred to as "The Gentle Art", jujitsu is a system of self-defense designed to overcome aggression through the utilization of escapes, joint manipulations, throws, and constriction techniques. Relying on fundamental principles of balance rather than strength, jujitsu is ideally suited to everyone, regardless of age, sex, or physical abilities. The techniques are intended to address all forms of aggression, yet provide the defender with the ability to determine the level of response appropriate for the circumstances encountered. Students are taught a system of self-defense through which they will develop self-confidence. All adult lessons are free with an AYCC Adult membership or an AYCC family membership. |
Club “NAHA” Karate-Do
Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville
at the Alfond Youth & Community Center.
126 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901, (207) 873 – 0684
Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville
at the Alfond Youth & Community Center.
126 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901, (207) 873 – 0684
