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Tae Kwon Do - Martial Arts Age: 7-99 yrs. This martial arts class for youth and adults develops discipline in youth, fitness in adults and fine martial art skills in both youth and adults. Lions Park Community Center – Course Fee: $41 Dec 5-Dec 28 Tu & Th 6:30-7:30pm Dec 5-Dec 28 Tu & Th 6:30-7:30pm Dec 5-Dec 28 Tu & Th 6:30-7:30pm Dec 5-Dec 28 Tu & Th 6:30-7:30pm Wado-Ryu Karate-Martial Arts Age: 12-99 yrs. “Wado-Ryu is a traditional karate emphasizing evasive movement and balance, moving drills and practice in forms (kata) and sparring (kumite). Develop your physical skills as well as mental discipline. Students routinely gain confidence and better focus. Kids are encouraged to bring their parents to practice as well! Instructors are members of the U.S. Eastern Wado-Ryu Federation. There are yearly opportunities to learn from the highest ranks of the discipline. Uniforms are required after two months of practice. Membership to USEWF is available after the first belt test. Belt test fee is minimal.” Carolina Pines Community Center – Course Fee: $41 Jan 2-Jan 30 Tu & Th 7:00-8:30pm Feb 1-Feb 29 Tu & Th 7:00-8:30pm Mar 5-Mar 28 Tu & Th 7:00-8:30pm Apr 2-Apr 30 Tu & Th 7:00-8:30pm Yoga at Optimist Community Center Age: 13 - 99. This yoga class is a gentle stretch and restore class intended for all levels. It will combine postures of the body, breathing techniques and meditation. Through mindful movements you will learn better self-regulation and compassion. Bring a blanket or large towel and a yoga mat. Wear comfortable clothing. Optimist Community Center – Course Fee: $10 Jan 3 - Apr 24 W 6:30-7:30pm Zumba Age: 10-99 yrs. Zumba is a music-driven cardio dance workout taught here at Biltmore Hills Community Center. It incorporates movements from dance styles worldwide, including Salsa, Reggaeton, Bollywood, Merengue, and Hip Hop. There's specific choreography for each song in a class, which combines cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility to give you a full-body workout. Biltmore Hills Community Center – Course Fee: $5 Aug 24-Apr 25 Tu & Th 6:30-7:30pm

Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Course Fee: $41 Jan 4-Jan 25 Th 6:30-7:30pm Feb 1-Feb 22 Th 6:30-7:30pm Feb 29-Mar 21 Th 6:30-7:30pm Apr 4-Apr 25 Th 6:30-7:30pm Maelawano Martial Arts Age: 9.99-99 yrs. The Maelawano system is a martial art that incorporates the science of body mechanics, psychological tactics and breath control for the contemporary threats of today. Maelawano meaning harmony, is the martial practice of various styles for effective street self-defense. We believe that martial arts would be a benefit to the body based on the following it provides the individual: discipline, focus, patience and flexibility that is necessary to perform self-defense. We offer a warrior’s philosophy, moral and ethics that serve as a guideline to the physical techniques required in martial arts. This program will also introduce some minimal yoga and chi kung, which is also beneficial for the body. Martial Arts Instructor: Keith Nikoi, 4th Degree Japanese GoJu Ryu, 4th Degree Go Kempo Jitsu(weapons: Jo, Sai, Arnis sticks) Martial Arts - Kickboxing Age: 5-99 yrs. Exciting, easy to learn, and challenging to master class of kickboxing. Enjoy a high energy workout with Family and friends while improving coordination and fitness, building confidence and making new friends along the way. This Kickboxing course combines basic elements of Karate, “The way of the empty hand” and Muay Thai, “The art of eight limbs”, and is a great opportunity to learn the fundamental techniques common to different martial arts styles. Students can continue with this program on an ongoing basis as a fitness class or choose to progress through a belt system with additional requirements. Classes are highly structured with safety first and students with ADHD can greatly benefit from this class as well. Boxing gloves required. Bring your own, or purchase from instructor for $30. Instructor: Alex Tsikos, 4th degree black belt certified & Muay Thai Fitness Kickboxing certified. Brier Creek Community Center – Course Fee: $41 Jan 5-Jan 26 F 6:30-7:30pm Feb 2-Feb 23 F 6:30-7:30pm Mar 1-Mar 22 F 6:30-7:30pm Apr 5-Apr 26 F 6:30-7:30pm Biltmore Hills Community Center Jan 2-Apr 25 Tu & Th 6:30-8:00pm Jan 2-Apr 25 Tu & Th 6:30-8:00pm Fee: $20 Fee: $90

Age: 18-99 yrs. Gentle Yoga is structured to accommodate students of all levels and physical abilities. Poses are done in a variety of positions, including lying down, sitting, on hands and knees and standing. Modifications with props are suggested, as needed. Yoga incorporates breathing, stretching and strengthening exercises in addition to mindfulness practice. Bring your own mat. Anne Gordon Center Jan 8-Jan 29 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $9 Feb 5-Feb 26 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $12 Mar 4-Mar 25 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $12 Apr 1-Apr 29 M 10:15-11:15am Fee: $15 Jan 3-Jan 31 W 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $15 Feb 7-Feb 28 W 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12 Mar 6-Mar 27 W 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12 Apr 3-Apr 24 W 3:30-4:30pm Fee: $12 Jan 4-Jan 25 Th 11:15am-12:15pm ee: $12 Feb 1-Feb 29 Th 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $15 Mar 7-Mar 28 Th 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12 Apr 4-Apr 25 Th 11:15am-12:15pm Fee: $12 Five Points Center Instructor: Brenda Cleveland Jan 3-Jan 31 W 10:30-11:45am Fee: $16 Feb 7-Feb 28 W 10:30-11:45am Fee: $12 Mar 6-Mar 27 W 10:30-11:45am Fee: $12 Apr 3-Apr 24 W 10:30-11:45am Fee: $12 Instructor: Carolina Belluco Jan 4-Jan 25 Th 10:00-11:00am Fee: $12 Feb 1-Feb 29 Th 10:00-11:00am Fee: $16 Mar 7-Mar 28 Th 10:00-11:00am Fee: $12 Apr 4-Apr 25 Th 10:00-11:00am Fee: $12 ZUMBA Gold® Age: 18-99 yrs. Zumba Gold® recreates the original moves of Zumba® at a lower intensity. It is set to Latin, international and pop music and combines cardio fitness, muscle conditioning, balance and coordination. The easy-to-follow moves and invigorating party-like atmosphere feel friendly. Modifications will be

provided for all fitness levels. Anne Gordon Center – Course Fee: $12 Jan 5-Jan 26 F

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Family Family Tree Yoga

Age: 5-8 yrs. This class is for parents, caregiver, and their child to have an opportunity to strengthen the Family bond through the practice of yoga. We’ll include age appropriate poses to build confidence, partner poses to promote bonding, acroyoga to foster trust, as well as yoga games that make learning yoga fun! Reinforce your Family’s roots while creating a strong and grounded practice that will last for years to come. All levels of yoga are welcomed. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat.

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