About Youth Martial Arts The South Bay Family YMCA is
proud to offer high quality martial arts programming to our youth
program participants. Our focus is to allow your children to develop
their spirit, mind, and body through our martial arts in an
encouraging, non-intimidating, and family friendly environment not
found anywhere else in the South Bay. Our instructors are among the
best in the their respective martial art and will ensure that your
child learns the value of hard work, discipline, honor, integrity, and
respect for themselves and others. |
Tae Kwon Dois a Korean Martial art with an emphasis on kicking techniques with quick and powerful strikesdistinguishing it self from other striking martial arts such as Karate and Kung Fu. Tae Kwon Do is on of the most popular martial arts in the world in terms of practitioners. Ages: 4-14 Years old Levels: All Levels Beginner/Intermediate/Advance Class Days: Monday and Wednesdays Class Times: 5:30pm - 6:15pm or 6:15pm - 7:00pm --------------------------------------------- Ages: 4 - 14 years old Class Days: Tuesday and Thursdays Class Times / Levels: 5:00pm - 5:45pm (Int./Adv.) 5;50pm - 6:35pm (Beg./Int.) Location Gymnastics Center & Family Sports Complex (See Welcome Center for details) Fees: Members $60 Participant $74  | Capoeirais a beautiful and captivating martial art Ages: 4 & up Levels: Beginner Class days: Saturdays Times: 11:45 am-12:45 Location: South Bay YMCA Multipurpose Room1 Fees: Youth Members 4-12 yrs:$32 Youth Participants 4-12 yrs:$39 Teen/Adult Members 13+yrs:$37 Teen/Adult Participant 13+yrs:$45
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Youth Brazilian Jiu-JitsuBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a unique ground fighting martial art that was modified from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu to allow a smaller, weaker opponent to defend a against a much larger, stronger opponent using joint locks and chokes. Another unique characteristic to this martial art is that not one single strike needs to be thrown to subdue your opponent! The principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes using body leverage and technique over strength and power. This class is also great for those intersted in establishing a foundation in Mixed Martial Arts. |
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Level: Beginner Ages: 4-7 years old Emphasis: Focus is placed on learning the basic fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu such as rolling, falling, positioning, control. Students will be introduced to submissions and basic ground techniques. Time: 5:00-5:45 PM Fee: Members $60 Participants $74 Level: Beginner/Intermediate Ages: 7* and up *7 year old must be intermediate level and have instructor approval prior to registration. Emphasis: Focus is placed on beginner and intermediate fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a faster and more progressive pace. There is an emphasis on belt progression. Students will learn advanced submission techniques and have the opportunity to participate on the competition team in local and regional tournaments although not required. Time: 5:50-6:50 PM Fee: Members $64 Participants $80 Location: Multi-Purpose Room @ the South Bay Family YMCA Gymnastics and Family Sports Complex 2390 Boswell Road, Chula Vista 91914 **Space is limited to 12 participants per class
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