MARTIAL ARTS

We offer Goju Ryu Karate here at the Chestnut Street Family YMCA. Since you're never too old to begin martial arts, Goju-Ryu Karate is also great for adults and children of all ages. Everything learned in Karate class carries over into everyday life.

CLASS SCHEDULE

KICKSTART 

Designed for 5 - 7 year old and focuses on basic skills and discipline development. Class is a half hour with time for questions/ answers for family; meet from Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:00pm.  
Facility Member: $25 a month
Program Member: $35 a month 

BEGINNER 

Targets beginning level children and adults ages 8 and up. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm.
Facility Member: $35 a month
Program Member: $55 a month 

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED

For ages 8 and up. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm.
Facility Member: $35 a month
Program Member:  $55 a month 

MIXED SATURDAY CLASS 

In order to attend this class you must have talked to the instructor. Classes meet Saturdays 10:00am -12:30am

WOMENS CLASS 

Designed with women specific training and self-defense drills.  Classes meet Saturdays 12:30am to 2:00pm
Free with YMCA Membership
Program Member:  $15

NOTE: Adults taking Beginner, Intermediate and/or Advanced classes, please keep in mind that you may be working alongside children.

Instructor

Daniel C. Thomas
 
Goju-Ryu Karate 4th Dan
Trained By Kyoshi Kamau Chukwueneka
 
Aikido 1st Dan
Trained By Sensei James Mok
 
Judo 1st Dan
Trained By Sensei Howard Stevens