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Looking for a fast-paced cardio-vascular workout? Do you want to get in shape? ... stay in shape? We have taken many martial art movements, defensive and offensive, and woven them into an exercise program. Performed to music with a heavy tempo, you can work out at your own pace and get the workout of your life! At the same time, you get the benefit of performing self defense techniques which could save your life - and you practice in a safe and enjoyable way. Classes last approximately 1 hour. Burn as many as 800 calories per session!

The classes are for men and women. The workout is geared for adults 18 years of age and above including the active senior citizen. Those under 18 years should request permission to enter.

Click here for class schedule. A minimum of 2 workouts per week is recommended. Three workouts is better. The Saturday class will attend seriously to the self-defense application of the technique.

Loose and/or stretchy. The workout involves many large motions as well as stretching exercises. Comfort and non-restricted movement are essential. Please, however, dress appropriately for a vigorous exercise class in a family setting.

Some prefer to workout barefoot. Others prefer shoes. Shoes must be martial art shoes or cross-trainer types. Lightweight shoes are necessary to minimize the risk of over-extending the knee. Please be sure your shoes are clean before stepping on the matted floor.

Please observe the following precautions:

• Do not hyperextend the knee or elbow by kicking or punching too hard.
• Begin softly and slowly. Gradually increase the intensity of your workout. Ask the instructor to show you how to tailor the movement to your current level of fitness or physical ability.
• Be challenged by those around you but do not attempt to outdo another with reckless disregard for your own safety and well-being.
• When you feel exhausted, slow down - but keep moving. Take a small drink of water. Recover a bit. Then get back into it as soon as possible. Be sure to do the entire workout including the ab work and the stretching.
• Monitor your heart rate. Attempt to remain in the "training zone". Exceeding your training heart rate is not only dangerous, it is of very little training value for you. There is a chart in the room to help you understand how to pace yourself.

We welome guests to try a class FREE of charge. Please complete our brief registration form before entering.