Kids Karate—Expanded Age Group
New Class for ages 9–16 starts March 29th!
With Barbara Dumas

NEW Health now has Karate I for 5-9 year olds and Karate II for 10-16 year olds. Why drive to Plattsburgh when your kid can take a Karate class right here in Essex, NY!

When asked about Karate current student, Claire Cummings (8) replies, “I love it!”

About Karate at NEW Health

Shotokan is a Japanese karate system having its origins in the Okinawan Shorin ryu and Shorei ryu styles. The Okinawan schools in turn have origins that include Chinese Kung Fu Wu Shu, primarily White Crane.

The class will be presented in traditional fashion with a formal opening in seiza (kneeling) and recitation of the dojo kun (creed). Following a brief meditation, the instructor will lead the class in a physical warm up and basic drills. The middle section of the class will be spent learning kata (forms). The end of the class will deal with self-defense and—at the instructor’s discretion—controlled sparring. (NEW Health)

Sign Up for Kids Karate

Karate I (Age 5-9)
Saturdays, 9:45 -10:45 am

Karate II (Age 10-16)
Saturdays, 11:00-12:00 pm

Drop-in classes are $15 or $12 with your class card. Class Cards are good for the whole family! Contact NEW or visit to learn about the class cards.

Sign up for classes on the NEW Health website at the bottom of this page: www.newwayofhealth.com/essexnyclassdescriptions/.

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