Know Your Limits and Defy Them
The Taekwondo program at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA provides instruction in kicks, blocks, and punches for self-defense. We focus on teaching the Taekwondo tenants of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and Indomitable spirit while building strength and balance in a positive, can do environment. We frequently address how and when to apply Taekwondo in the real world. We instruct students not just how to kick and punch but when to kick and punch. We love to see the confidence our students gain from our Martial Arts Program.
Note: Natural progression occurs with approximately three hours of practice a week. Participants are encouraged to attend more than one session weekly.
2020 Summer Season: July 8 – August 13
Location(s): Region-wide
Ages: 6+
Member Priority Registration Begins: May 18
Non-Member Registration Begins: May 25
Registration Ends: June 28
Late Registration Begins: June 29 – July 3 ($10 late fee applies)
Season Begins: July 8
[Cooper YMCA] Season Dates (Wednesdays): 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
[North YMCA] Season Dates (Thursdays): 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13
Cost: $29 for members (supply fee), $89 for non-members (become a member and save!)
Additional $36 Gi (uniform) and $25 weapon (Bo staff)
2020 Fall I Season: August 26 – October 1
Location(s): Region-wide
Ages: 6+
Member Priority Registration Begins: July 13
Non-Member Registration Begins: July 20
Registration Ends: August 16
Late Registration Begins: August 17 – 21 ($10 late fee applies)
Season Begins: August 26
[Cooper YMCA] Season Dates (Wednesdays): 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
[North YMCA] Season Dates (Thursdays): 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1
Cost: $29 for members (supply fee), $89 for non-members (become a member and save!)
Additional $36 Gi (uniform) and $25 weapon (Bo staff)
Martial Arts Classes:
Cooper Street YMCA – Wednesdays
• 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. class: Beginners (Below orange belt)
• 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. class: Beginners (Below orange belt)
• 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. class: Intermediate (Orange belt and above)
North YMCA – Thursdays
• 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. class: Beginners (Below orange belt)
• 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. class: Intermediate (Orange belt and above)
Contact
For more information on Youth Sports, please contact:
Chris Lee, Senior Program Director
Bianca Drake, Sports Program Assistant
Registration & Sports Information Line: (817) 989-9639
About our Instructors
Master Williamson Elliot (Master WE), sixth-degree black belt, has been training and teaching Taekwondo for over 30 years (10 years at Texas Black Belt Academy) with students of all ages. While she excels with kids (mother of three), she enjoys students of all ages. Master WE is a mental health counselor by profession.
Ms. Bryant, first-degree black belt, has been training and teaching for 13 years (6 years at Texas Black Belt Academy, and is a coach/PE teacher (basketball, volleyball, track, and soccer) for the 5th-8th grades in Dallas. She has also competed in boxing and full contact fighting.