Martial Arts

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

East YMCA
10/28/24 - 4/11/25
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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:
Tiny Tigers: Ages 4-7 and students with special needs
Beginner to Green Belt: No age limit
Green Belt and above: No age limit
Advanced Class: No age limit

Friday Girls 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 where they can learn self-defense skills, foster resilience, and develop a strong sense of community


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberLimited MemberNon-Member
10/24/24 11/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00--
11/11/24 11/17/24 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00$ 170.00-
11/18/24 3/3/25 Online / Front Desk $ 110.00$ 170.00$ 224.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
10/28/24 - 12/11/24
Beginners, White & Yellow belt - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
7 / 20 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/15/2024
10/28/24 - 12/11/24
Yellow belt and above with teacher permission - Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
9 / 20 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/15/2024
10/28/24 - 12/11/24
Advanced class - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
7 / 20 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/15/2024
11/01/24 - 12/13/24
Forms and Weapons Class - Fr - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
15 / 20 Available $40 - $55
Registration
Closed on
11/15/2024
11/01/24 - 12/13/24
Girls Empowerment - Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
20 / 20 Available $40 - $55
Registration
Closed on
11/08/2024
01/06/25 - 02/19/25
Beginners, White & Yellow belt - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
19 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
12/30/2024
01/06/25 - 02/19/25
Yellow belt and above with teacher permission - Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
12/30/2024
01/06/25 - 02/19/25
Advanced class - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
19 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
12/30/2024
01/10/25 - 02/21/25
Forms and Weapons Class - Fr - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
19 / 20 Available $40 - $55 Register  
Closes
01/03/2025
01/10/25 - 02/21/25
Girls Empowerment - Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
20 / 20 Available $40 - $55 Register  
Closes
01/03/2025
02/24/25 - 04/09/25
Beginners, White & Yellow belt - Mo,We - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
02/17/2025
02/24/25 - 04/09/25
Yellow belt and above with teacher permission - Mo,We - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
02/17/2025
02/24/25 - 04/09/25
Advanced class - Mo,We - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
02/17/2025
02/28/25 - 04/11/25
Forms and Weapons Class - Fr - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
20 / 20 Available $40 - $55 Register  
Closes
02/21/2025
02/28/25 - 04/11/25
Girls Empowerment - Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
20 / 20 Available $40 - $55 Register  
Closes
02/21/2025

Karate

Sun Prairie YMCA
10/31/24 - 4/10/25
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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 MemberLimited MemberNon-Member
11/11/24 11/17/24 Online / Front Desk $ 55.00$ 85.00-
11/18/24 2/28/25 Online / Front Desk $ 55.00$ 85.00$ 112.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/31/24 - 12/19/24
Ages 4-7 Beginners - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
3 / 15 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/14/2024
10/31/24 - 12/19/24
Ages 8+ - Th - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
10 / 15 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/07/2024
01/09/25 - 02/20/25
Ages 4-7 Beginners - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
14 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
01/16/2025
01/09/25 - 02/20/25
Ages 8+ - Th - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
13 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
01/16/2025
02/27/25 - 04/10/25
Ages 4-7 Beginners - Th - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
15 / 15 Available
Registration
will open on
12/16/2024
02/27/25 - 04/10/25
Ages 8+ - Th - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
15 / 15 Available
Registration
will open on
12/16/2024

Okinawan Karate Ages 7-Adults

West YMCA
10/30/24 - 4/9/25
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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


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberLimited MemberNon-Member
3/25/24 10/27/24 Online / Front Desk $ 52.00$ 80.00$ 105.00
10/28/24 11/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 55.00--
11/11/24 11/17/24 Online / Front Desk $ 55.00$ 85.00$ 112.00
11/18/24 3/5/25 Online / Front Desk $ 55.00$ 85.00$ 112.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
10/30/24 - 12/11/24
Ages 7+ Beginners - We - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
8 / 15 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/12/2024
10/30/24 - 12/11/24
Ages 7+ Intermediate - We - 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
12 / 15 Available
Registration
Closed on
11/06/2024
01/08/25 - 02/19/25
Ages 7+ Beginners - We - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
11 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
01/15/2025
01/08/25 - 02/19/25
Ages 7+ Intermediate - We - 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
01/15/2025
02/26/25 - 04/09/25
Ages 7+ Beginners - We - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
14 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
03/05/2025
02/26/25 - 04/09/25
Ages 7+ Intermediate - We - 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
03/05/2025