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Karate Program - YMCA of Boulder

Shotokan Karate-do, a classical form of Japanese karate, is taught through the YMCA of Boulder (Colorado) by Boulder Shotokan Karate. Shotokan karate emphasizes a balanced, practical, self-defense oriented approach to the practice of basics, kata (forms), and sparring during training.

Benefits: Karate students benefit physically and mentally. Training enhances the individual's personal safety, physical condition and coordination, confidence, discipline, and concentration.

The chief regional instructor is Mr. Yutaka Yaguchi, 9th degree black belt, with nearly 50 years of experience in karate. Mr. Bruce Green, 7th degree black belt and former international and national competitor, is chief instructor in Boulder.

Class Times:
6:30 to 8:00pm - Monday & Wednesday
6:30 to 7:30pm - Friday

Location:
YMCA of Boulder
2850 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301


YMCA Karate Monthly Class Fees:

Age
 Member
 Non member
Kids 8 to 11
 $30/month
 $60/month
Individual
 $40/month
 $70/month
Each Additional
familty member 12+
 $35/month
 $65/month


What to Expect: Training in a new skill, particularly a martial art, can be a great growth experience. There's more to learn than you might anticipate; mental as well as physical. The dojo (training place) offers a uniquely safe environment for you to learn in - to grasp new ideas, new movements, and even new feelings. Training in karate — for young or old — is a remarkable, thrilling, and multi-faceted experience. Come watch a class.

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