TIME TO KICK INTO FITNESS

A successful world champion kickboxer in Barrie is hoping to get more people fighting fit when she holds a free open event.  The RMA Karate Centres south Barrie location is holding a FREE open class this Monday March 9^th where any fitness level 13 years and up can take part in the kickboxing class.  

The event is taking place at the RMA Karate Centres 570 Bryne Drive at 7pm. 

World champion kickboxer Tressa Young said: "I want people to come along and learn what the kickboxing class is all about.  I am a world and national champion in the sport of kickboxing teaching at the two RMA Karate Centres clubs here in Barrie.”   

She added: "There are multiple benefits from doing kickboxing. There is the health, fitness and also the social side of things.   The class is perfect for all fitness levels from beginner to advance.” 

RMA Karate Centres has been running for the past ten years, five of which Tressa Young has been a full time instructor in the kickboxing, fitness, extreme and karate programs. 

Young mentioned the open event is a chance for people to learn more about the sport of kickboxing free of charge.  And all Monday night participants will be receiving a month-by-month special fee of only $15 allowing them to get fit without breaking the bank. 

For more information on the free open event or the club in general, contact Tressa Young at 705-796-1994.  

New Wednesday Karate Classes

We have our new line up of classes for Wednesdays at both dojo locations. Check out our new Wednesday classes! Come on in and try a FREE karate class!

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New Tuesday Classes Added

New classes have been added to both the SOUTH & NORTH dojo locations today. Little Dragons 5pm at the SOUTH dojo and Youth/Adult 4pm at the NORTH dojo. See you all tonight in class!

How to Find the Best March Break Camp in Barrie for Your Child

Finding the Best March Break Camp for Your Child Every year parents scramble to ensure that they find the right March Break camp for their kids.  The right March Break camp is one that your child will enjoy, is convenient for the parent and something that the parent can afford.   Finding this mix might be difficult, but it’s definitely not impossible.  Here are some things that should be at the top of your mind when looking for the best camp.

1. Consider Your Child's Interests:  Keeping in mind that the best camp is one that your child will enjoy, you need to ensure that what you select matches your child’s interests. What activities does your child like or gravitate towards? Your child’s likes, dislikes & limitations should be at the top of your mind when choosing the type of camp your child will attend.

2. Don’t be afraid to try something new: That being said, doing the same thing over and over again is boring. So don’t be afraid to try something new. If your child is in a rut, shake things up a little. Try a new activity or even a new type of camp. Your child will enjoy it and thank you for it.

3. See what camps other parents recommend :  A great way to do research of any kind is the word of mouth approach, so ask around. You should especially ask parents with kids a couple of years older than yours. They’ve had a few more years to research and plan and can give you helpful tips. Find out what camps they recommend and why, as well as their personal experience with the camp. This will help a lot in finding the perfect fit.

4. Be realistic about convenience:  You may find a great camp but if it is inconvenient for you, let it go. You should take into consideration your schedule and the location of the camp. If the camp is more than a 30 minute drive from your house, that long commute may get old very quickly. Also, if you get out of work late and could never pick up your child on time, you’ll be racking up late fees, not to mention inconveniencing the camp staff.

Choosing a March Break camp is very important because the right camp could be the best thing that has happened to your child and the wrong camp could turn the week into a nightmare. So find the perfect fit for your child and for you.

Get March Break Camp Prices & Details by visiting www.RMAkarate.com

Book the individual day or the full week.  Full week includes testing for your child’s karate belt!

Visit www.rmakarate.com or call 705-716-8014

BARRIE DRAGONS WIN AT PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT

The Barrie Dragons martial arts team were in Burlington (February 28) taking part in the Ontario Provincial Open competing among several other martial artists from across the province.    

The Dragons train out of the RMA Karate Centres in Barrie under the instruction of world champion Tressa Young and national coach Craig Ridout.   Tressa Young, a third degree black belt, is an expert instructor as well as a high qualified, technically focused trainer with a proven competitive and professional background to help develop the Dragon team.

Twenty-year-old Young, an established world champion in kickboxing and karate helps lead the team.  “We take care to devise a competitive training programme that will enable our team members to develop their physical fitness working on boosting strength, stamina, coordination and flexibility.”

Second degree black belt Tara Krale won first place in women’s sparring and fourth  place in traditional weapons.

Junior black Belt Sale Berube won first place in traditional weapons and second place in musical forms.  This was a big mark in Sale Berube’s competitive career winning her first – 1^st place trophy as a black belt.

Brown belt Sam Stubbs won second place in sparring, fourth place in weapons and finalist in forms.

Purple belt Shamus Berube won second place in sparring and second place in forms.

Blue belt Jacob Allen won fourth place in the forms division.    Blue belt Alyson Caron won third place in weapons and was a finalist in both the forms and sparring divisions.

Green belt Jaxon Jones won second place in musical forms and was a finalist in both the forms and sparring divisions.