Fitness

INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS
The Fitness & Wellness office is located on the 3rd floor of the James D. Kelly Fleet Recreation Center. For more details or information on any of our programs, events, personal training or group exercise, please visit us or give us a call.
GYM IMPORTANT NOTICE
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WRESTLING
• Wrestling (Kids) Fundamentals
• Competitive Kids Wrestling
• Competitive Adult Wrestling
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FUSHIN RYU KARATE
This martial arts was imported to Okinawa and blended with the indigenous fighting techniques of the island. The lord of ancient Okinawa and later feudal lord of Kagoshima, on the southern most tip of Kyushu in Japan, banned the use of weapons, thus giving rise to the development of "empty hand" fighting and self-defense techniques. Your participation in Karate classes will teach you correct ways to breath, exercise and stretch, increasing fitness and flexibility. Studying Karate will help you develop self-control and self-discipline enabling you to learn the self-defense moves giving you confidence and the ability to defend yourself and others. Click here to see what classes we offer this month.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches a smaller person how to defend themselves against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique. It is a perfect self defense mechanism that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Click here to see what classes we offer this month.
JUDO
Judo is considered one of the most famous Olympic sports and best known for its spectacular throwing techniques and mat work, including control holds, arm locks and Judo choking techniques, the standards of this martial art. As a club, Yokosuka Base Judo Club has more than 50 years of history. Discipline in the art of Judo and also learning some Japanese language are a part of our teachings. Click here to see what classes we offer this month..
TAEKWON-DO
Taekwon-do focuses on building confidence and learning respect and focus while also developing discipline, control and self-defense. Led by world champions, this class will help you improve self-esteem, flexibility, for good posture, fitness, technique, coordination and skill. Click here to see what classes we offer this month.
WEIGHT LIFTING PROGRAMS
This program combines effective coaching methods and universal scalability to teach safe, functional movement patterns involved with weight-lifting, gymnastics, running, rowing and more. Click here to see what classes we offer this month.
KAI-TOU-KAI
Kaitokai (???) : is a martial arts developed by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force who trained and master unarmed combat arts. Training is similar to that of mix-martial arts which utilizes different fighting techniques for self-defense. In the class, they will teach you how to use not only fists strikes but kicks, elbows, grabs to make sure you are able to defend yourself in any situation. Click here to see what classes we offer this month.

Note: Although striking is taught, there will be no striking between instructor and participants. Pad striking and touch strike will be taught to ensure safety.