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Martial Arts
Academy-Adult Martial Arts / Karate (18+)
The Karate Academy class is for all students that have completed the Karate Experience class. Students will build on the essential skills taught during the Experience class and begin working toward their yellow belt and beyond. Increase muscle tone, flexibility, endurance, coordination and speed. Create a feeling of focus in daily life, increased self-esteem, respect for self and others and self-discipline. Taught by black-belt instructors. Groups will be broken up by experience and skill level. Youth and Adults welcome! Spots are limited!
$75 Members only
Academy-Martial Arts/Karate (Ages 8-17)
The Karate Academy class is for all students that have completed the Karate Experience class. Students will build on the essential skills taught during the Experience class and begin working toward their yellow belt and beyond. Increase muscle tone, flexibility, endurance, coordination and speed. Create a feeling of focus in daily life, increased self-esteem, respect for self and others and self-discipline. Taught by black-belt instructors. Groups will be broken up by experience and skill level. Youth and Adults welcome! Spots are limited!
$75 Members
$140 Non-Members/Youth
Academy- TaeKwon-Do 1 (Ages 18+)
✅ Experience Session of TKD is a prerequisite for this session. This session is a prerequisite for Academy TWO session of TKD.
INSTRUCTOR: Mitchell Gorsha
Member United State International TaeKwon-Do Federation (US-ITF)
🥋 Sixth Degree (6th Dan) Black Belt
TaeKwon-Do is an art of self defense which aims at a noble moral rearmament, a high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, and beauty of physical form. It can be considered as a part of one’s daily life, just as are breathing and thinking.
The formal Tae Kwon-Do curriculum includes three fundamental exercises, 24 patterns, several formal as well as free sparring, and numerous self-defense techniques.
📈 Students are allowed to develop and progress at their own pace and on their own schedule.
👕 Testing, uniforms, US-ITF membership fees are additional fees that occur at this level.
🏅 Tests to promote in rank are held as needed. Student rank is reported to the US-ITF and the ITF, and is recognized at any ITF school world-wide.
FEES: $60 Members only
Academy- TaeKwon-Do 2 (Ages 6-17)
✅ Academy ONE TKD is a prerequisite for Academy TWO session of TKD
INSTRUCTOR: Mitchell Gorsha
Member United State International TaeKwon-Do Federation (US-ITF)
🥋 Sixth Degree (6th Dan) Black Belt
TaeKwon-Do is an art of self defense which aims at a noble moral rearmament, a high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, and beauty of physical form. It can be considered as a part of one’s daily life, just as are breathing and thinking.
The formal Tae Kwon-Do curriculum includes three fundamental exercises, 24 patterns, several formal as well as free sparring, and numerous self-defense techniques.
📈 Students are allowed to develop and progress at their own pace and on their own schedule.
👕 Testing, uniforms, US-ITF membership fees are additional fees that occur at this level.
🏅 Tests to promote in rank are held as needed. Student rank is reported to the US-ITF and the ITF, and is recognized at any ITF school world-wide.
FEES: $60 Members | $130 Non-Members
Academy- Taekwondo (Ages 6-12)
INSTRUCTOR: Mitchell Gorsha
Member United State International TaeKwon-Do Federation (US-ITF)
Thirty years practicing and teaching TaeKwon-Do
Sixth Degree (6th Dan) Black Belt
US-ITF International Instructor (currently 28 in US)
US-ITF International Umpire (currently 29 in US)
TaeKwon-Do is an art of self defense which aims at a noble moral rearmament, a high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, and beauty of physical form. It can be considered as a part of one’s daily life, just as are breathing and thinking.
General Choi, Hong Hi ITF TaeKwon-Do at the Y teaches the full range of self defense and techniques ranging from White Belt to Fifth Degree Black Belt.
Student ages from 6 to 96 are welcome.
The formal Tae Kwon-Do curriculum includes three fundamental exercises, 24 patterns, several formal as well as free sparring, and numerous self defense techniques. Students are allowed to develop and progress at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Tests to promote in rank are held as needed. Student rank is reported to the US-ITF and the ITF, and is recognized at any ITF school world-wide.
$60 Members
$130 Non-Members
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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06/22/26 - 08/16/26
June- August - Sa - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Registration Closed on 07/06/2026 |
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08/31/26 - 10/25/26
August-October - Sa - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Register Closes 09/14/2026 |
Academy-Tae Kwon Do 1 (Ages 6+)
Beginner level class working towards your white belt. Incorporates punching, kicking, blocking, and jogging. Emphasis is placed on discipline, courage, respect, moral attitude, and fun.
$60 Members
$130 Non-Members/Youth
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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06/22/26 - 08/16/26
Sa - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Registration Closed on 06/29/2026 |
Academy-Tae Kwon Do 1 (Ages 6+)
INSTRUCTOR: Mitchell Gorsha
Member United State International TaeKwon-Do Federation (US-ITF)
Thirty years practicing and teaching TaeKwon-Do
Sixth Degree (6th Dan) Black Belt
US-ITF International Instructor (currently 28 in US)
US-ITF International Umpire (currently 29 in US)
TaeKwon-Do is an art of self defense which aims at a noble moral rearmament, a high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, and beauty of physical form. It can be considered as a part of one’s daily life, just as are breathing and thinking.
General Choi, Hong Hi ITF TaeKwon-Do at the Y teaches the full range of self defense and techniques ranging from White Belt to Fifth Degree Black Belt.
Student ages from 6 to 96 are welcome.
The formal Tae Kwon-Do curriculum includes three fundamental exercises, 24 patterns, several formal as well as free sparring, and numerous self defense techniques. Students are allowed to develop and progress at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Tests to promote in rank are held as needed. Student rank is reported to the US-ITF and the ITF, and is recognized at any ITF school world-wide.
$60 Members
$130 Non-Members/Youth
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/22/26 - 08/16/26
Summer Academy 26 - Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Registration Closed on 07/06/2026 |
Academy-Tae Kwon Do 2 (Ages 6+)
Intermediate level class working through yellow stripe to black belt. Incorporates punching, kicking, blocking, and jogging. Emphasis is placed on discipline, courage, respect, moral attitude, and fun.
$60 Members
$130 Non-Members/Youth
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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06/22/26 - 08/16/26
Sa - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Registration Closed on 06/29/2026 |
Academy- Taekwondo 2 (Ages 6+)
This class is for anyone with a rank of yellow stripe and above.
INSTRUCTOR: Mitchell Gorsha
- Member United State International TaeKwon-Do Federation (US-ITF)
- Thirty years practicing and teaching TaeKwon-Do
- Sixth Degree (6th Dan) Black Belt US-ITF International Instructor (currently 28 in US)
- US-ITF International Umpire (currently 29 in US)
TaeKwon-Do is an art of self defense which aims at a noble moral rearmament, a high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, and beauty of physical form. It can be considered as a part of one’s daily life, just as are breathing and thinking. General Choi, Hong Hi ITF TaeKwon-Do at the Y teaches the full range of self defense and techniques ranging from White Belt to Fifth Degree Black Belt. Student ages from 6 to 96 are welcome.
The formal Tae Kwon-Do curriculum includes three fundamental exercises, 24 patterns, several formal as well as free sparring, and numerous self defense techniques. Students are allowed to develop and progress at their own pace and on their own schedule.
Tests to promote in rank are held as needed. Student rank is reported to the US-ITF and the ITF, and is recognized at any ITF school world-wide.
$60 Members
$130 Non-Members/youth
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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06/22/26 - 08/16/26
June- August - Sa - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Registration Closed on 07/06/2026 |
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08/31/26 - 10/25/26
August-October - Sa - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Register Closes 09/14/2026 |
Academy-Tae Kwon Do 2 (Ages 6+)
Intermediate level class working through yellow stripe to black belt. Incorporates punching, kicking, blocking, and jogging. Emphasis is placed on discipline, courage, respect, moral attitude, and fun.
$60 Members
$130 Non-Members/Youth
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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06/22/26 - 08/16/26
Summer Academy 26 - Fr - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration Closed on 07/06/2026 |
Experience-Adult Martial Arts / Karate (18+)
If you have always wanted to try out martial arts, the Karate Experience class is for you. This class is for everyone that has never taken Karate or any martial art before. Increase muscle tone, flexibility, endurance, coordination and speed. Create a feeling of focus in daily life, increased self-esteem, respect for self and others and self-discipline. Taught by black-belt instructors. This is a beginner level introductory course. Spots are limited!
📆This program follows the Monthly Experience Calendar
💲$30 Members only
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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09/01/26 - 09/30/26
September - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 09/15/2026 |
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10/02/26 - 10/31/26
October - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 10/16/2026 |
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11/01/26 - 11/30/26
November - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 11/13/2026 |
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12/01/26 - 12/21/26
December - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 12/11/2026 |
Experience- Beginner TaeKwon-Do (Ages 6-17)
✅ This session is a prerequisite for advancing to the Academy sessions of TKD.
INSTRUCTOR: Mitchell Gorsha
Member United State International TaeKwon-Do Federation (US-ITF)
🥋 Sixth Degree (6th Dan) Black Belt
TaeKwon-Do is an art of self defense which aims at a noble moral rearmament, a high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, and beauty of physical form. It can be considered as a part of one’s daily life, just as are breathing and thinking.
The formal TaeKwon-Do curriculum includes three fundamental exercises, 24 patterns, several formal as well as free sparring, and numerous self defense techniques.
📈 Students are allowed to develop and progress at their own pace and on their own schedule.
👕 This beginner course does not require a uniform.
🏅 All testing and rank progression will take place after the student completes this first 4 week session and advances to the Academy Sessions.
FEES: $30 Members | $75 Non-Members
Experience- Beginner TaeKwon-Do (Ages 18+)
✅ This session is a prerequisite for advancing to the Academy sessions of TKD.
INSTRUCTOR: Mitchell Gorsha
Member United State International TaeKwon-Do Federation (US-ITF)
🥋 Sixth Degree (6th Dan) Black Belt
TaeKwon-Do is an art of self defense which aims at a noble moral rearmament, a high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, and beauty of physical form. It can be considered as a part of one’s daily life, just as are breathing and thinking.
The formal TaeKwon-Do curriculum includes three fundamental exercises, 24 patterns, several formal as well as free sparring, and numerous self defense techniques.
📈 Students are allowed to develop and progress at their own pace and on their own schedule.
👕 This beginner course does not require a uniform.
🏅 All testing and rank progression will take place after the student completes this first 4 week session and advances to the Academy Sessions.
FEES: $30 Members only
Experience- Martial Arts/Karate (Ages 5-8)
If you have always wanted to try out martial arts, the Karate Experience class is for you. This class is for everyone that has never taken Karate or any martial art before. Increase muscle tone, flexibility, endurance, coordination and speed. Create a feeling of focus in daily life, increased self-esteem, respect for self and others and self-discipline. This is a beginner level introductory course. Spots are limited!
Dress in comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.
📆This program follows the Monthly Experience Calendar
💲$30 Members | $75 Non-Members
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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09/01/26 - 09/30/26
September - Th - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 09/15/2026 |
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10/01/26 - 10/31/26
October - Th - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 10/15/2026 |
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11/01/26 - 11/30/26
November - Th - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 11/15/2026 |
Experience- Martial Arts/Karate (Ages 8-17)
If you have always wanted to try out martial arts, the Karate Experience class is for you. This class is for everyone that has never taken Karate or any martial art before. Increase muscle tone, flexibility, endurance, coordination and speed. Create a feeling of focus in daily life, increased self-esteem, respect for self and others and self-discipline. Taught by black-belt instructors. This is a beginner level introductory course. Spots are limited!
📆This program follows the Monthly Experience Calendar
💲$30 Members | $75 Non-Members
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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09/01/26 - 09/30/26
September - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 09/15/2026 |
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10/01/26 - 10/31/26
October - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 10/15/2026 |
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11/01/26 - 11/30/26
November - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 11/15/2026 |
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12/01/26 - 12/22/26
December - Tu - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 12/15/2026 |