GA - Forsyth Recreation

Practicing Taekwondo helps improve physical and mental health along with self-esteem, focus, confidence and self discipline. The program in Forsyth County will be run by Prasad Dharmavarapu 4th Degree Black Belt who has been practicing Taekwondo for more than 15 years. He is a certified coach and umpire in ITF Taekwondo. 

There will be a 50% discount for each additional family member. 

KARATE ZOO teaches the fundamentals of martial arts combined with important life skills. It is a comprehensive, skill-based development program using the foundations of martial arts training to help kids develop comprehensively and holistically into the best version of themselves. We target 10 main skill areas in our program so children can develop not only physically, but intellectually, emotionally, and socially as well. KARATE ZOO is not a traditional martial arts program where strict discipline is forced on the children creating an environment of stress and fear. Instead, our program keeps the spirit of traditional martial arts alive and blends it with age-appropriate expectations and activities to help kids have an engaging, safe and structured environment to build their skills.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying with life energy". Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and re-directing the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This class will be Tuesdays 7pm-8pm. The instructor is Shawn Frix and can be reached at sfrix@autotality.com

This is a comprehensive martial arts program that teaches a variety of styles including Karate, Jujitsu, Aikido, and traditional Korean Taekwondo. Focus is on practical self-defense, discipline and growth of the individual student as well as courtesy, respect, integrity, perseverance and indomitable spirit. Class is taught by Brian Smith, 5th Degree Black Belt and certified instructor. Rank promotions are earned through ongoing assessment. Additional fees apply for testing, uniforms and sparring gear. All Level class is for white through black belts. There will be a 50% discount for each additional family member registered within the same month.

This class will teach traditional Kung Fu, modern Wushu and the 18 traditional martial arts armaments. Class will cover self-defense skills in single person forms, two-person drills and sophisticated fist and armament forms. Classes will improve muscle tone, strength, coordination and agility. 

This class will teach traditional Kung Fu, modern Wushu and the 18 traditional martial arts armaments. Class will cover self-defense skills in single person forms, two-person drills and sophisticated fist and armament forms. Classes will improve muscle tone, strength, coordination and agility. 

Tai Chi is an exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements and has both physical and mental benefits. The practice of Tai Chi helps to lower blood pressure, relieve stress, strengthen the immune system, as well as improve muscle tone, flexibility, balance and coordination. 

Shorin Ryun Seibukan is an Okinanwan style of Karate. Master Dan Smith and his son Allen are the instructors at Coal Mountain Karate, the mentors of this Central Recreation Dojo. Ben Scott will be the principle instructor. We have over 100 years of Seibukan experience to teach. 

Seibukan is a very athletic style of karate that uses punches and kicks to promote general body health, self defense, along with mental and physical discipline.

CLOSE QUARTER SYSTEMIC Ju-Jitsu

Close Quarter Systemic Ju-jitsu is a practical format of self-defense based on Japanese Ju-Jitsu.

It integrates the combination of strikes, blocking strikes, kicks, joint locking, throws, nerve strikes, and pressure points strikes based on Centerline Structure with blending, redirecting, and capturing, by attacking the attack and the attacker simultaneously.

Close Quarter Systemic Ju-Jitsu is a direct derivative of Yoshitsune Waza, created by Michael DePasquale Sr. and his teacher, Jun Saito, and Yoshitsune Combat Ju-jitsu created by Michael DePasquale, Jr.

Instructor:  Tom Chang  

LED Lightsaber first started 8 years ago. This method of LED Saber fighting is based on the Japanese and Hema styles of fighting. This martial art is a safe and fun way to experience the swordplay techniques to enhance people’s lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. The purpose is to help people experience the swordplay techniques to make their fantasy and dreams a reality. We are striving to do our best to ensure you are learning while having fun training through lightsaber martial arts. We are inviting you to check out and try our classes this summer. Our training course and lightsaber sword training are being offered at a reasonable price. We guarantee that you will leave the class with a big smile on your face because of the satisfaction we bring you. Due to the nature of this class, it is limited to high school students and older. 

Instructor will provide information regarding purchasing a Combat Grade LED Saber and later protective gear.

Tai Chi is an exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements and has both physical and mental benefits. The practice of Tai Chi helps to lower blood pressure, relieve stress, strengthen the immune system, as well as improve muscle tone, flexibility, balance and coordination. 

Tai Chi is an exercise system that uses slow, smooth body motions and has both physical and mental benefits. The practice of Tai Chi helps to lower blood pressure, relieve stress, strengthen the immune system, as well improve muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and coordination.