Intro to Martial Arts Fitness

Martial Arts is Back!!

 

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The Capital Area YMCA and Red Dragon Karate Presents intro to Martial Arts. The Capital area’s best-kept secret! Offering affordable, youth-friendly martial arts training — with no contracts EVER!

Martial Arts for Children and Teens Works!

Our Karate Program will help instill values in your children and help them do better in school, work, life, and at home.

DAYS:
Mondays and Thursdays

TIME:
4-10 years… 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm
11-17 years… 7:00 pm to 7:50 pm

COST:
$35/month for facility members
$35/month for program members
$55/month for non-members

Martial Arts 2024 – 2025

CLOSING DATES

 2024

  • October 29 – Trunk or Treat @ the Y
  • October 31 – Halloween
  • November 11 – Veteran’s Day
  • November 25-30 – Thanksgiving Break
  • December 12 – Staff Holiday Party
  • December 19 – Christmas at the Y
  • December 21–31 – Winter Break

Classes resume Saturday, January 4th

2025

  • January 1 – New Year’s Day
  • January 20 – MLK Jr. Day
  • April 19-April 25 – Easter & Spring Break
  • May 27 – Memorial Day

Affordable, quality program

Karate teaches:

  • Focus
  • Attention
  • Self-Esteem
  • Respect
  • Balance
  • Fitness/Flexibility
  • Goal Setting Skills
  • Leadership Skills

Head Instructor Master Ivan Mendez

The Capital Area YMCA and Red Dragon Karate Presents intro to Martial Arts. This is the Capital area’s best-kept secret! Offering affordable, youth-friendly martial arts training — with no contracts EVER!

Our Head Instructor, Master Ivan Mendez, is a 6th degree black belt instructor in the art of American Freestyle Moo Duk Kwan – USA with 37 years of martial arts experience. Master Mendez has been inducted into the International Arts, World Karate Union, Action Martial Arts Magazine, Budo International & the Philadelphia Historic Martial Arts Hall of Fame. His awards include “Most Dedicated Martial Artist,” “Instructor of the Year,” “Continuance of Excellence in Preservation of the Martial Arts,” “Outstanding Contribution to the Martial Arts,” “Goodwill Ambassador to the Martial Arts,” and “Dedicated to the Growth of the Martial Arts Way.”

Ivan is an accomplished Law Enforcement  Professional who is retired, but has served as a police detective conducting criminal, civil and forensic investigations. He has also served as a personal executive protection officer for celebrities and state dignitaries. Currently, Master Mendez is a Senior Investigator and Forensic Analyst for the State of New Jersey.  Having served his Country through multiple wars, Master Mendez is a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army.  Master Mendez holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and a master’s degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Master Mendez began providing karate lessons and an anti-bullying program at the Capital Area YMCA in 2016. The classes taught by Ivan are high energy and packed with teachable moments for every participant. He prides himself in teaching kids alternatives to the streets through the martial arts; focusing on the importance of honor, integrity and respect, while embracing the attributes of hard work, dedication, and setting / achieving goals.  The lessons and philosophy taught in this class perfectly support the four core values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

CLASSES ARE:
Mondays and Thursdays

TIME:
4-10 years… 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm
11-17 years… 7:00 pm to 7:50 pm

COST:
$35/month for facility members
$55/month for program members

For more information, call 609.599.9622 or Click here to Register now!