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The YMCA martial arts program provides a welcoming and empowering environment for both women and youth to build confidence, strength, and practical self-defense skills. Rooted in the principles of traditional karate, the program emphasizes discipline, awareness, and functional movement.

Women’s self-defense classes focus on real-world personal safety, situational awareness, and confidence-building techniques, while youth karate instruction develops respect, focus, and physical fitness. Together, these offerings create a supportive space where participants of all ages can grow stronger—physically and mentally—while gaining skills that extend beyond the mat.

Eligibility

Open to ages 6 and up of all skill levels

Location

Richard Kane Family YMCA of Bartlesville

What to Bring

  • Wear either a Karate uniform or athletic attire that you can move in. (Karate uniforms are available for purchase through the instructor, if you wish)
  • Long hair should be pulled back
  • A bottle of water

 

 

Cost

Women's Self-Defense

  • Y Member: $25.00/per Session
  • Non-Y Member: $50.00/per Session

Youth Karate

  • Y Member: $15.00/per Session
  • Non-Y Member: $40.00/per Session

*There is a $25.00 administration fee on all refund requests. No refunds will be issued after each session's final day of registration.

Registration

Registration is per session. Sessions are by the month.

Registration

Dates and Times

All classes are held on Monday's and Thursday's starting at 5pm for youth 6 pm for Women's Delf-Defense.

  • May (Begins May 4th)
  • June (Begins June 1st)
  • July (Begins July 2nd)
  • August (Begins August 3rd)
  • September (Begins September 3rd)
  • October (Begins October 1st)
  • November & December (Begins November 2nd)