Karate & Self Defense

The J offers a variety of Karate and Self-Defense classes for every level and interest. Here are our current offerings:

ShoToKan Karate
Learn the basics of this traditional and influential form of martial arts with the Shotokan
Karate Federation.
Ages: 14 +
Date/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 pm, ongoing open enrollment
Instructor: Larry Rothenberg
Fee: $75 members / $113 non-members

Girls/Women’s Self Defense
Learn practical and easy self-defense techniques to help women and girls stay safe. Learn rolling and falling techniques while developing flexibility, strength, balance, concentration and self-discipline.
Age: 13 +
Date/Time: Sundays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Next session runs April 15 - May 20, 2012
Instructor: Sensei Allen Roth
Fee: $48 members / $60 non-members

Introduction to Karate
Are you looking to see if your child is interested or ready for Karate, but you are not prepared to invest in belts and uniform yet? This is a great class for boys and girls to learn basic karate moves and techniques to set the stage.
Age: 6 - 10
Date/Time: Fridays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Next session runs April 20 - June 1, 2012
Instructor: Sensei Allen Roth
Fee: $56 for School’s Out Participants / $70 members / One-time uniform fee: $30