Martial Arts

Tiger Kids Taekwondo

Tiny Tiger Taekwondo (ages 3.75yrs old-6yrs old)
Tiny Tiger Martial Arts is a fun blend of Kungfu & Taekwondo that is a fun & less intense program with the focus on developing motor skills, coordination & improved listening skills through the use of games, training aids using bag kicking & swordplay. Classes are held on Wednesdays at the Federal Way Community Center from 6:15pm-6:45pm (if low enrollments, classes may combine – times are subject to change). $105 for the 7-week sessions.

Tiny Tiger Taekwondo – Early Winter (January 12th – February 23rd)
Tiny Tiger Taekwondo – Late Winter (March 2nd – April 13th)
Tiny Tiger Taekwondo – Spring (April 27th – June 8th)
Tiny Tiger Taekwondo – Summer (June 22nd – August 3rd)

Tiger Kid/Family Martial Arts (Beginner and Advanced are for ages 6+)
Tiger Kids Beginner and Tiger Kids Advanced are martials arts classes that introduce/learn and then perfect/progress in rank and belts through empty hand & weapon forms transitioning from easy to complex in Okinawan Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Eskrima & weaponry. Goal setting, improved coordination, self-defense & listening skills are enhanced by this ongoing program with bag kicking & swordplay! Classes are held on Wednesdays at the Federal Way Community Center: Beginner 6:45pm-7:25pm and Advanced 6:45pm-7:35pm (if low enrollments, classes may combine – times are subject to change). $105 for the 7-week sessions.

Tiger Kids Beginner – Early Winter (January 12th – February 23rd)
Tiger Kids Beginner – Late Winter (March 2nd – April 13th)
Tiger Kids Beginner – Spring (April 27th – June 8th)
Tiger Kids Beginner – Summer ( June 22nd – August 3rd)

Tiger Kids Advanced – Early Winter (January 12th – February 23rd)
Tiger Kids Advanced – Late Winter (March 2nd – April 13th)
Tiger Kids Advanced – Spring (April 27th – June 8th)
Tiger Kids Advanced – Summer ( June 22nd – August 3rd)

Instructor for Tiny Tiger and Tiger Kids is a 9th Degree Black Belt who has been trained & certified in multiple Asian countries in various system’s & styles. He has over 50 years’ experience & over 40 years’ teaching! Uniforms are available from the instructor. A $14 AAU fee must be paid to the instructor or paid online (aausports.org) the first day of class. More info www.tigerkid.com

Ip Man Wing Chun & Eskrima

An empty hand & weaponry class for ages 10+ (10-12 year old can participate accompanied by an adult) teaching Bruce Lee’s original foundational system combined with the survival arts of the Philippine Martial Art’s. Simple self-defense styles for all abilities & fitness levels. Classes are held on Wednesdays at the Federal Way Community Center from 7:45pm-8:30pm (if low enrollments, classes may combine – times are subject to change). $105 for the 7-week sessions.

Ip Man Wing Chun & Eskrima – Mini Session (December 1st – December 15th) $45 for the 3-week mini session
Ip Man Wing Chun & Eskrima – Early Winter (January 12th – February 23rd)
Ip Man Wing Chun & Eskrima – Late Winter (March 2nd – April 13th)
Ip Man Wing Chun & Eskrima – Spring (April 27th – June 8th)
Ip Man Wing Chun & Eskrima – Summer ( June 22nd – August 3rd)

Instructor for Ip Man is a 9th Degree Black Belt who has been trained & certified in multiple Asian countries in various system’s & styles. He has over 50 years’ experience & over 40 years’ teaching! Uniforms are available from the instructor. A $14 AAU fee must be paid to the instructor or paid online (aausports.org) the first day of class. www.tigerkid.com

Kendo

Kendo (for ages 7+)
Kendo is the martial art and sport of Japanese Samurai Swordsmanship. Beginning students start with the basic techniques of Kendo and as they continue will learn more advanced techniques alone with discipline, culture and etiquette of Kendo and Japan. Wooden swords are available from instructor for $32. Class fee does not include additional equipment cost for continuing and advanced students. Classes are held on Tuesdays at the Federal Way Community Center.

Kendo Winter (January 4th – March 15th) 11-week session $88
Kendo Beginning 6:30pm-7:20pm
Kendo Intermediate 6:50pm-7:40pm
Kendo Advanced 6:50pm-8:30pm

Kendo Spring (March 22nd – May 31st) 11-week session $88
Kendo Beginning 6:30pm-7:20pm
Kendo Intermediate 6:50pm-7:40pm
Kendo Advanced 6:50pm-8:30pm

Kendo Summer (June 7th – August 16th) 11-week session $88
Kendo Beginning 6:30pm-7:20pm
Kendo Intermediate 6:50pm-7:40pm
Kendo Advanced 6:50pm-8:30pm

Kimberly Ledyard, Community Recreation Coordinator
Kim.Ledyard@cityoffederalway.com
253-835-6934