YMCA Dojo

Frederick YMCA Dojo

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Koryukan Frederick is currently operating at 3 locations in Frederick. This is the YMCA page.
Please click on any of the 2 links above for more specifics on the other 2 locations.

A FULLY OPERATIONAL KARATE SCHOOL
PROGRAM OPEN TO AGES 9 AND ABOVE
Last updated on 3/07/2008

INTRODUCTION

The YMCA dojo has been serving the Frederick area since its establishment in 1993. Throughout the years, we have witnessed the wonderful effects that martial arts training has on students of all ages. From discipline to self-confidence, improved physical and mental strengths, character development and more, karate training is truly and universally recognized to strengthen the body, develop the mind and nurture the spirit.

Please click on TESTIMONIALS to see what people have to say about us.

NEW STUDENTS

Students and parents are welcome to join the program at anytime. We are always open for both beginners and students with previous martial-arts experience. New students and parents, please click HERE for a "welcome note" from the program director.

LOCATION

The YMCA is located at 1000 N. Market Street, Frederick MD 21701.
The main YMCA phone number is 301-663-5131.

SCHEDULE

Please note that the schedule for upcoming sessions is subject to change without prior/further notice. However, we do our best to maintain changes to a minimum, and when we do make changes, they are usually driven by the best interest of the registered students.

The SPRING I 2008 schedule will be as follows:

BEGINNERS: 8 students
all White belts with no previous martial-arts experience
10th-Kyu: Cole D, Justin D, Mauro G, Kirk M, Johnathan & Stephen P, Clara P, Vanessa R
MONDAY 5:00PM – 6:00PM Instructor: Ms. Michelle
WEDNESDAY 5:00PM – 6:00PM Instructor: Ms. Michelle

RETURNING BEGINNERS: 4 students
10th-Kyu: Matthew A, Andrew H, Matthew S
9th-Kyu: Jeffery
MONDAY 5:00PM – 6:00PM Instructor: Ms. Kim
WEDNESDAY 5:00PM – 6:00PM Instructor: Ms. Kim

INTERMEDIATE 1: 5 students
9th-Kyu: Daniella, AJ, Colin, Skyler, Melissa
MONDAY 5:00PM – 6:00PM Instructor: Ms. Kim
WEDNESDAY 5:00PM – 6:00PM Instructor: Ms. Kim

INTERMEDIATE 2: 9 students
7th-Kyu - Group 1: Alex, Peter, William, Joseph, Issac
7th-Kyu - Group 2: Drew, Alexandra, Caitrin, Susan
WEDNESDAY 6:00PM – 7:00PM Instructor: Ms. Kim
FRIDAY 5:00PM – 6:30PM Instructor: Mr. Charles

ADVANCED:        7 students + all adults
4th-Kyu:         Michal D
2nd-Kyu:         Alexander D, Sergio C, Rajan P, Joshua T
1st-Dan:         Leo A, Ricky N
Adults:          Kim L, Dave M, Tom P, Michelle L
    WEDNESDAY 6:00PM – 7:30PM Instructor: Ms. Kim
    FRIDAY   6:00PM – 7:30PM Instructor: Mr. Charles

ADULTS ONLY:
MONDAY 6:00PM – 7:30PM Instructor: Mr. Charles
SUNDAY 1:00PM – 3:30PM Instructor: Mr. Charles

FEES

Please take note that YMCA-sessions last a minimum of 7 weeks, and often two months or more with the free classes we provide in between sessions.

TUITION

The tuition will be $68/session for YMCA members, $78/session for non-members.

TESTS – BELT ADVANCEMENT AND CERTIFICATES

The test fee is $40 regardless of the belt level. The fee will be directed towards the Youth Sports Programs at the YMCA, and includes a signed certificate from our school/association, and a new belt when applicable.

UNIFORMS AND OTHER TRAINING EQUIPMENT

UNIFORM

We do not require students to purchase uniforms in the first month of training. Only if they enjoy karate and choose to pursue further training will we ask that they wear a traditional karate uniform to be purchased through the YMCA (see the courtesy desk at the lower level).

Training uniforms were initially designed in Japan in the late 19^th century by Judo’s pioneer Jigoro Kano. Karate was established as a Japanese art only in 1933, and shortly afterwards adopted Judo's uniform, adapting it and improving it over time for the comfort and ease of training.

Since the 1930s, white uniforms have become an integral part of our wonderful tradition. The various uniform colors one observes nowadays are only a product of business practices and Western fashion statements.

SPARRING EQUIPMENT

Sparring gear is not required at the beginning of training. As students advance, and after no less than six months to one year of training (depending on the individual), they will be required to purchase safety gear for sparring purposes.

PREVIOUS LEARNING RECOGNITION

We do welcome students with previous experiences from different martial-arts schools. In most cases, we will honor their rank according to our PLR policies (Previous Learning Recognition).

SESSION DATES

Following YMCA guidelines, our karate program there operates on a "session" basis, as follows:

Each session consists of 7 weeks typically, but can be 8 weeks at times
(session durations are clearly marked in the table below)
There is typically a break of one or more weeks in between sessions.
However, our program does offer classes in between sessions at no additional cost to students.

The session dates for 2008 will be as follows:

SESSION

DATES

MEMBER REGISTRATION

NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION

WINTER

JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 23
(7 weeks)
   Registration closed    Registration closed

SPRING I

MARCH 3 – APRIL 19
(7 weeks)

   Registration closed

   Registration closed

SPRING II

APRIL 28 – JUNE 14
(7 weeks)


SUMMER

JUNE 23– AUGUST 16
(8 weeks)





FALL I

SEPT 2 – OCT 18
(7 weeks)





FALL II

OCT 27 – DEC 13
(7 weeks)

SUMMER CAMPS

For three years in a row, we have been conducting summer camps at the Frederick County YMCA. We are certainly open to the idea of organizing and leading karate summer camps at the Trinity School of Frederick.

ADULT-ONLY CLASSES

Old-style karate was initially developed as a simple, effective and brutal tool to negotiate common acts of physical violence, in civil environments, not military/martial ones, contrary to popular belief. Beginning in the late 19^th century and in the 20^th century, it was adapted to various youth-oriented modern arts (styles), and in most cases sports.

Modern karate is therefore only a product of the 20^th century. However, the original intent of old-style is different from what is commonly taught nowadays, and the misconceptions are not only common, but enormous. This is not to undermine the great benefits of youth development, sportsmanship and all the holistic benefits of modern karate.

Old-style karate is certainly geared towards adults and adults only. We are a group of serious international researchers and practitioners who specialize in old-style karate and effective self-defense. With our unique specialty, extensive training and lifetime experience, we currently offer adult-only training at two locations in Frederick.

It will be our utmost pleasure to offer adult-karate to the Trinity school community at large, both parents and staff.

REGISTRATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION

For registration and/or further information, please feel free to contact the YMCA at 301-663-5131.

You are certainly welcome to visit Koryukan Frederick's base-school operating at the Frederick YMCA on 1000 N. Market Street, observe any of our classes, and meet me and/or our instructors in person.

Respectfully,

Charles Radi

Program Director

SESSION	DATES	MEMBER REGISTRATION	NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
WINTER	JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 23 (7 weeks)	Registration closed	Registration closed
SPRING I	MARCH 3 – APRIL 19 (7 weeks)	Registration closed	Registration closed
SPRING II	APRIL 28 – JUNE 14 (7 weeks)
SUMMER	JUNE 23– AUGUST 16 (8 weeks)
FALL I	SEPT 2 – OCT 18 (7 weeks)
FALL II	OCT 27 – DEC 13 (7 weeks)