AFFORDABLE SUMMER DROP-IN CLASSES

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RMA Karate Centres south Barrie location is offering drop-in classes every Tuesday and Wednesday for children 6 to 14 years.  The program that starts Tuesday June 30^th will cover karate, kickboxing, martial arts weaponry plus plenty of games!  RMA instructor Tressa Young has set an affordable fee of only $5 per child giving the program accessibility to everyone who wants to take part. 

“Whether it’s giving your child the chance to experience martial arts, free them from being bored at home or simply giving a parent some kid-free time, this program is a perfect way to have an exciting summer without breaking the bank”, Young stated.

No experience is needed for taking part in the drop-in program at RMA and is pay as you go fee based.  To learn more call 705-796-1994 or visit www.rmakarate.com .

SMART GIRL CLASSES STARTING

After great success with group seminars, RMA Karate Centres is expanding their SMART GIRL program to include regular weekly classes.  The program developed by world karate champion Tressa Young is designed to help boost  the self-esteem and self-confidence of young girls through kickboxing, self-defense instruction and positive image exercises. 

“This program gives girls a positive female role model to work with.  I along with the help of my female students engage the girls through fun kickboxing and self-defense lessons while also weaving discussions through positive image exercise to improve self-esteem and body image.  This program is unique having all of these factors giving the girls the chance to talk about school-related pressures and more”, third degree black belt Tressa Young said.

The classes starts July 7^th running every Tuesday and will be FREE for the month of July,  To register your child for the Smart Girl program call 705-796-1994 or email info@rmakarate.com .

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No Limit To Their Success

There truly are no limits to the success the RMA martial artists can achieve and the proof was in their latest competition.  Six students from RMA Karate Centres participated in the No Limits International tournament in Oakville on June 6^th with all of them having improved skills and results.

Black belt Sale Berube won one gold and four bronze medals in the 12 and under divisions.  Brown belt Shamus Berube won one gold and two silver medals in the Men’s 35 years and over divisions.

Brown belt Sam Stubbs won one silver and two bronze medals in the boys’ 11/12 years division.  Purple belt Jacob Allen won two silver medals and was a finalist in the boys’ 13/14 years division.  Purple Belt Wesley Wu gave a strong performance in the boys’ 9/10 years division finishing as a finalist in his divisions.  

Blue belt Alyson Caron gave her best performance yet in the girls’ 9/10 divisions winning two gold medals and a finalist placement.  Caron went on to compete in the grand champion divisions for her gold medal divisions and placed third among several experienced competitors.

The athletes continue to train in their regular karate classes and extra competition classes to ready themselves for their next event.

For more information about RMA Karate Centres and programs visit www.rmakarate.com or call 705-796-1994. 

MARTIAL ARTS MOTIVATION

Tressa Young is not your typical 20 something in university, working, traveling or partying.  Instead, she owns two successful karate schools in the city of Barrie with locations in both the north and south ends of the city. 

A martial arts instructor since 2005, the third degree black belt operates Tenshi’s RMA Karate Centres sometimes working 12 hour days seven days a week.   This is also done while managing to be a stunt performer for film/TV and attend tournaments across the globe.  Ask her and she would tell you she would not trade it in for anything.

Tenshi, a Japanese word, meaning angel was a nickname Young’s mom gave her and the name stuck.  So much that she decided to make it part of her business name.

Part of her motivation for operating her own karate schools, was to teach the martial arts to kids and to share her expertise with all who are willing to learn.  Young is a 10 time Canadian national karate team member and has earned multiple world titles. The fit blonde has also trained national and world champions helping many of her students make the national team every year since 2009 including 4 this year.

Easing the workload at both locations are her 14 volunteer instructors and assistants who dedicate their time helping in class, all of them wanting to give back to the students. 

Young’s bubbly personality along with her two pets are always there to welcome everyone as they come into the dojo.  “The younger students especially love petting the dogs before they start their class.  It’s become a ritual for many of the students to say hello to the dogs while chatting with me before class begins.  The dogs have become the RMA mascots”, Young stated.

Today, Tenshi’s RMA Karate Centres has more than 150 students ranging from three to over 50 years old. The students have the benefit of training in karate at both locations covered under the same price.  The Barrie locations also offer a range of programs including kickboxing, Chinese Wushu, fitness, weaponry and self-defense.

Young has worked hard to build the image of the business outside the club including supporting the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie and hosting free self-defense classes.

The RMA north Barrie location will be hosting free self-defense training for ages 13 years and older on Thursday June 25^th at 7pm.  For more information about the self-defense class or other programs call Tressa Young at 705-796-1994 or visit www.rmakarate.com .

Helping young girls turn into confident and safe young women.t

Tressa Young is more than a world champion, she is a role model to many.

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