Ages 16 & Up

Ages 18 & Up

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling and closed quarters style of self defense in which leverage and technique are used to defend one’s self from attack. This class is designed for beginners and experienced BJJ practitioners alike. This class takes students through 32 lessons that teach approximately 100 of the most fundamental techniques required to be an effective BJJ practitioner. The focus of the this class is to prepare students for real life self-defense situations and is taught in the spirit of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu’s fighting philosophy.

Classes will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 – 8pm and Saturday 11 – 12:30. Classes are restricted to 20 participants.

Instructor: Garth Spendiff

Ages 6-11

This class is designed those who want to learn the fundamentals of BJJ and self-defense. The class helps children improve confidence, respect, discipline and personal fitness through learning a practical and highly respected martial art.

This class takes students through 32 lessons that teach approximately 85 of the most fundamental techniques required to be effective BJJ practitioner. This class includes two classes per week.

Ages 5 & Up

Ages 7 & Up

Taekwondo at the West Chatham YMCA focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle through spirit, mind, and body. Our coach encourages inclusion of all skill sets and ages.

Ages 10-15

Youth Karate ages 5-12

• Tuesdays
• 6:30-8pm

Ages 12-18

Our Muay Thai training program for youths will focus on building a strong foundation in basic techniques, footwork, and conditioning. Beginners will start with learning the basic stances and footwork, then move on to fundamental strikes like jabs, crosses, kicks, and teeps. This program will also include drills to improve technique, bag work, and pad work to enhance striking skills. In addition, conditioning exercises like skipping rope will be included.