| Dragonflies | |
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| When: | Thursdays 1:40 P.M. - 2:30 PM
Only 10 spots available in each class pre-register in person at the Studio (Interac, Visa, cheque or cash) |
| Who: | Any child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old |
| What: | A martial movement program exposing little ones to structured games that require jumping, hopping, running, rolling, stopping, starting, turning and more of the basic movements needed for healthy physical development. Children learn the very simple basics of the Japanese art of Karate including counting, blocking, moving and the powerful kiai (shout). Story time finishes this exciting class. |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
| How: | The program is designed and taught by Donna Gardecki, M.Sc., 5th degree black belt with 10 years experience teaching children's karate programs. She has completed a master's degree in physical education and works one-to-one with all ages in fitness and rehabilitation. Donna is a course facilitator for the Coaching Association of BC. |
| Why: | Active kids develop into healthy active adults. Help your kids develop good movement habits early with a program that gives them confidence in themselves and their abilities as they learn the skills required for self discipline and perseverance.. |
| Contact: | For registration information contact Donna Gardecki Shihan by email at Dojo@Gojukai-BC.ca |
| Dragons | |
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| When: | Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 P.M. - 4:25 P.M. |
| Who: | Any child between the ages of 5 and 7 years old |
| What: | This class is the child's first introduction to the karate uniform and the belt system popular with karate in the west. Kids learn the basics of blocking and striking while being introduced to the Gojukai philosophy of hard/soft. This class teaches and reinforces the concepts of dealing with conflict in a soft way first and to use karate techniques only when necessary |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
| How: | The program is designed and taught by Donna Gardecki, M.Sc., 5th degree black belt with 10 years experience teaching children's karate programs. She has completed a master's degree in physical education and works one-to-one with all ages in fitness and rehabilitation. Donna is a course facilitator for the Coaching Association of BC. |
| Why: | Active kids develop into healthy active adults. Help your kids develop good movement habits early with a program that gives them confidence in themselves and their abilities as they learn the skills required for self discipline and perseverance.. |
| Junior Programs | |
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| Who: | Dependent on age and belt rank: Any child between the ages of 6 and 12 years old |
| What: | Classes include all belt levels and advanced classes (orange belts and higher only) that guide the student through the curriculum and to the higher levels of training up towards black belt. These classes include basic moving, kata (forms) and kumite (sparring) as well as more in-depth concepts related to conflict management and resolution without fighting. |
| When: | All belts, 6 years old and up: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 P.M. - 5:25 P.M. All belts, 8 years old and up: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45 P.M. - 5:45 P.M. Orange belts and up: Mondays and Wednesadys 5:30 P.M. - 6:40 P.M. |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
| Why: | Active kids develop into healthy active adults. Help your kids develop good movement and good discipline early with a program that gives them confidence in themselves and their abilities as they learn the skills required for self discipline and perseverance.. |
| Teens and Adults | |
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| When: | All belts: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:50 P.M. - 8:20 P.M. Basics and all belts: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:50 P.M. - 7:50 P.M. |
| Who: | Any person between the ages of 13 and 99 years old |
| What: | All classes have cardio and conditioning as well as stretching associated with the karate training. Basics classes are more suited to beginners however, beginners are welcome at all classes. These classes guide the student from the white belt through towards black belt and beyond. |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
| Family Karate | |
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| Who: | All family members |
| When: | Saturdays 10:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. |
| What: | Kids and adults are welcome to this class. Make it family workout time by bringing non-karate family members for a small drop-in fee. It is a great way to spend a Saturday morning with the family getting fit and having fun together! |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
| Boot Camp | |
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| Who: | All persons |
| When: | Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 A.M. - 7:00 A.M. Pre-register in person at the Studio (Interac, Visa, cheque or cash) |
| What: | An invigorating workout including cardio and strengthening
those trouble spots (abs, legs, hips) ending with yoga stretching and relaxation. Get the energy flowing early! |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
| Hatha Yoga | |
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| When: | Wednesdays 8:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. Saturdays 9:15 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. |
| Who: | Classes are suitable for beginners or those already practicing yoga. |
| What: | The basis for all forms of physical yoga. Focus is on breathing, alignment and posture instruction. Beginners are most welcome. |
| How: | Practise Yoga forms to give you a relaxing full body workout. Flow from one posture to another moving in rhythm with your breath to give you a relaxing full body workout that detoxifies organs, increases flexibility, strength muscle tone and mental clarity. Calms your mind and helps to relieve stress and tension. |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
| Therapeutic Yoga | |
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| When: | Classes will begin again in the fall. Pre-register in person at the Studio (Interac, Visa, cheque or cash) |
| Who: | Classes are suitable for those with specific requirements from yoga. |
| What: | A gentle healing form of yoga that uses poses and gentle postures. Taught by a certified Kinesiologist and yoga teacher with 25 years of teaching experience. |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
| Kundalini Yoga | |
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| When: | Please email Dojo@Gojukai-BC.ca if you are interested in attending Kundalini classes to ensure a place for you. |
| Who: | Classes are suitable for all abilities. |
| What: | KUNDALINI YOGA
-- YOUR PATH TO PROSPERITY
Experience how your projection and intention create your reality! Join us for this 7 week pre-registered Kundalini yoga series and experience how this ancient human technology from India will give you unique, practical and time-proven tools for taking charge of your professional and personal life by using a combination of breathing, movement, chanting, relaxation and meditation to help you move through blocks, opening to more flow and creativity, putting you on your path to prosperity. Appropriate for beginners as well as experienced practitioners, this series promises to awaken you to your truest self and greatest potential. Together let us heal, dissolving all barriers and blocks in our minds. chance of a good life filled with joy and prosperity. -Yogi Bhajan |
| Where: | At West Coast Gojukai Karate - Coquitlam |
