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Martial Arts
Mind, body and spirit acting as one.
Our Ys offer a variety of styles of martial arts practice, giving you lots of fun ways to achieve fitness and focus, and cultivate self-discipline and socialization skills.
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Martial Arts at the Y introduces techniques and focuses on balance and coordination through fun activities that promote positive attitudes, develop strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, discipline and teaches enhanced concentration & self confidence.
Preschool and Youth Martial Arts
Karate – Beginner
A traditional class taught in a relaxed setting. Learn techniques from the American Karate System ( AKS ) including basics and self defense. Karate promotes positive attitudes,develops strength,balance,coordination,flexibility, self discipline and teaches enhanced concentration and self confidence.A uniform is required for class.
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9/8/25–10/22/25 Days & Times:
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9/8/25–10/22/25 Days & Times:
- Mon 5:00 pm-5:55 pm
- Wed 5:00 pm-5:55 pm
Karate – Intermediate
A class for Yellow belts and those that have completed Tiny Tigers or the Beginner class.Continue learning basic techniques,Ju-Jitsu,Kata, self defense, terminology and intro to sparring techniques.A uniform is required for class.
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9/8/25–10/22/25 Days & Times:
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9/8/25–10/22/25 Days & Times:
- Mon 6:00 pm-6:55 pm
- Wed 6:00 pm-6:55 pm
Karate – Tiny Tigers
An introduction to the art of Karate geared toward the younger ages.Students learn basic techniques, class structure, self discipline, while having fun doing it.This class gets them ready for the beginning Karate class.A uniform is required for class.
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9/9/25–10/21/25 Days & Times:
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9/9/25–10/21/25 Days & Times:
- Tue 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
- Wed 6:00 pm-6:55 pm
Adult Martial Arts
Karate – Adult
Karate – Adult at Macomb Family YMCA
A traditional class in a relaxed setting. Learn techniques from the American Karate System (AKS) including basics, Ju-Jitsu, Kata, sparring and self-defense. Karate promotes positive attitudes, develops strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, self-discipline and teaches enhanced concentration and self-confidence. A uniform is required for class.
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Martial Arts – Youth and Adult
Martial Arts – Youth and Adult at Farmington Family YMCA
Martial Arts- Karate
Ages 7 years to adult train together learning self-defense through kicks, blocks, and punches in the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. Students may advance from beginner to Black Belt taught by Metro Michigan Martial Arts, a family-oriented karate school and member of the World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA). Join to gain fitness, focus, discipline, and respect as part of the journey to self-improvement! Mandatory first-class orientation required for new participants. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and long pants.
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9/2/25–10/23/25 Days & Times:
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9/2/25–10/23/25 Days & Times:
- Tue 6:30 pm-7:55 pm
- Thu 6:30 pm-7:55 pm
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10/28/25–11/20/25 Days & Times:
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10/28/25–11/20/25 Days & Times:
- Tue 6:30 pm-7:55 pm
- Thu 6:30 pm-7:55 pm
Martial Arts – Youth and Adult Beginner
Martial Arts – Youth and Adult Beginner at Farmington Family YMCA
Martial Arts – Karate – Ages 7 years to adult train together learning self-defense through kicks, blocks, and punches in the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. Students may advance from beginner to Black Belt taught by Metro Michigan Martial Arts, a family-oriented karate school and member of the World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA). Join to gain fitness, focus, discipline, and respect as part of the journey to self-improvement! Mandatory first-class orientation required for new participants. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and long pants.
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Adult Dates:
9/2/25–10/23/25 Days & Times:
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9/2/25–10/23/25 Days & Times:
- Tue 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
- Thu 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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10/28/25–11/20/25 Days & Times:
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10/28/25–11/20/25 Days & Times:
- Tue 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
- Thu 6:30 pm-7:30 pm