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2021 Autumn Activity Guide

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lombardparks.com 630.620.7322 44 martial arts program manager Jake Pawlak jpawlak@lombardparks.com Taekwondo classes Little Dragons (Ages 4-5): Designed to captivate the interest of the youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle instruction and appropriate games for their ability. Class will focus on the development of balance, coordination and respect for the discipline of martial arts training. Early Taekwondo (Ages 6-7): Develops basic conditioning, coordination, listening skills and self-confidence through creative activities. Youth Taekwondo (Ages 8-13): Includes a balanced cardiovascular workout, with punching, kicking and blocking skills, using Taekwondo tradition and self-control. Participants improve coordination, power of concentration, balance, and physical and mental discipline. Adult Taekwondo (Ages 14+): Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study of forms, stances and the skills of punching, kicking and blocking (all belts). Family Taekowndo (Ages 7+): Provides families with a fun opportunity to spend time together while improving physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics, and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking and blocking. Fee is per participant (all belts). Taekwondo at a glance Taekwondo is a martial art dating back 2,000 years offering a variety of benefits for people of all ages and physical abilities. Students have the opportunity to improve concentration and self-esteem, achieve lifelong physical fitness and learn self-defense skills. Classes are taught under the direction of Grand Master Ki Hong Kim (9th Dan Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters) from Oriental Arts Training Center (OATC). Please note: $45 uniform fee is required at the first class. Belt testing is offered through KH Kim Taekwondo at an additional fee twice a year. All colored belt students are required to have complete sparing gear. taekwondo Instructor: Chris Clemente Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Class Will Not Meet On: 11/27 Little Dragons Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 310101-01 Tu 09/07 - 12/21 4:40 - 5:20 pm $160/$170 310101-08* Sa 09/11 - 12/18 10:00 - 10:40 am $140/$150 Early Taekwondo Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 310101-02 Tu 09/07 - 12/21 5:25 - 6:15 pm $160/$170 310101-03* Sa 09/11 - 12/18 10:00 - 10:40 am $140/$150 Youth Taekwondo Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 310101-04 Tu 09/07 - 12/21 6:20 - 7:15 pm $160/$170 310101-05* Sa 09/11 - 12/18 10:50 - 11:40 am $140/$150 FAMILY Taekwondo Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 310101-06 Tu 09/07 - 12/21 6:20 - 7:15 pm $160/$170 Adult Taekwondo Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 310101-07 Tu 09/07 - 12/21 6:20 - 7:15 pm $160/$170 *These classes will be offered virtually via Zoom. Upon registration, instructors will reach out with a link to join the session. tai chi chuan (Ages 13+) Through practice, your mind can achieve a stillness and clarity rarely experienced with other forms of exercise. Integrating your body, mind and spirit will help you to achieve inner peace. Practice strengthens the immune system, reduces blood pressure, improves posture, balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Instructor: John Robertson Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee Tai Chi Beginning 306236-01 Tu 09/28 - 11/16 5:00 - 6:00 pm $89/$99 Tai Chi Continuing 306236-02 Tu 09/28 - 11/16 5:00 - 6:30 pm $108/$118 Tai Chi Online 306236-03 M,W 12/06 - 01/26 9:00 - 10:00 am $97/$107 306236-04 Tu,Th 12/07 - 01/27 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $97/$107 306236-05 M,W 12/06 - 01/26 9:00 am - 10:00 am $175/$185 Tu,Th 12/07 - 01/27 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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