NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA

February 26, 2008

CONTACT – Sanibel Recreation Center

                        (239) 472-0345

 

 

 

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES NOW OFFERED FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AT

SANIBEL RECREATION CENTER –

REGISTER NOW FOR SHITO RYU KARATE

 

Registration is now open for youth and adult Martial Arts classes.  The City of Sanibel Recreation Center is now accepting registrations for Martial Arts classes, which will begin on March 10, 2008.  Each session runs for 4 weeks on the following dates and times:

 

YOUTH CLASSES

Session 1        March 10, 17, 24, 31              2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Session 2        April 7, 14, 21, 28                   2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Session 3        May 5, 12, 19, & June 2        2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Session Fee:  $40 members/$50 non-members

 

ADULT CLASSES

Session 1        March 15, 22, 29 & April 5   9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Session 2        April 12, 19, 26 & May 3       9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Session 3        May 10, 17, 31 & June 7       9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session Fee:  $40 members/$50 non-members

 

Participants learn the history and tradition of classic karate with its’ modern day application in the authentic style of Shito Ryu. Chief Instructor Carmen Diaz offers 20 years of experience in Martial Arts instruction for children and adults and is the current President and Owner of Kurokawa Martial Arts.  Instructor Diaz holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Shito Ryu Karate; 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kenei Ryu Kobudo with expertise and rank in Staff, Nunchaku, Kama, Sao, Tonfa and Japanese Sword; Renshi Certification (Master Instructor) and has won numerous medals in Competitions at Regional and State Levels.  Additionally, Instructor Diaz holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health from Florida State University. 

 

For additional information or to register for Martial Arts classes, please call the Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345.

 

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