Tae Kwon Do, a Korean art of self defense, focuses on coordination, increases flexibility and strength, and improves cardiovascular conditioning. This is a non-violent art form which includes physical techniques with kicks and punching, mental discipline and concentration. This program is a hands-on study of personal protection. Streetwise techniques are taught and discussed on an individual basis and are designed so that size and strength are not involved. Learn to act on stressful situations rather than being controlled by them.
Individuals grow at their own pace, yet participate as a family.
While kids get to do all of the Junior Sanchin-Ryu topics, adults learn how to physically do the movements and mentally understand how and why they work. Presented by Grand Rapids Power Squadron, this course covers boat handling and elementary seaman-ship. Boat registration, equipment, safe operations, rules of the road, and using a marine radio are covered. The last class offers a test to obtain a boating safety certificate, as well as hands-on practice tying knots, bends and hitches. This course meets the licensing requirements for personal watercraft operations in Michigan and provides a good base for building further boating knowledge.