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PRESS RELEASE
Heritage
offers incredible martial arts programs
Release Date: October 7, 2008
Fontana,
California, October 1, 2008. The Mayor and City Council invite the public
to register for some of the innovative martial arts classes being offered at the Heritage
neighborhood center, located at 7350 W. Liberty Parkway. These unique sessions provide
an opportunity to be involved with calming movements like Tai Chi, traditional moves
found in as Olympic-Style Judo, body sculpting exercises or a free-for-all fun class
in music and exercise with Zumba. Age and gender specific self-defense class series are
also available.
- Tai Chi as a Way of Regimen for ages 16 and older on
Friday and Saturdays begins October 24 and is $50 for 4 weeks on Friday and Saturday
mornings beginning at 8:15 am. The class is a wonderful introduction to this peaceful
exercise that focuses on movement and concentration while improving muscle tone and
fitness levels.
- Olympic-Style Judo for ages 6 and older is offered on
Thursday evenings beginning October 23 at 7 pm for $15 for 4 weeks. Students will be
introduced to Judo as a self-defense and as a sport. There are no martial arts cross-overs
in this class which is based entirely upon the traditional form and used in Olympic
competitions. Students will have opportunities to participate in club competitions
and social events.
- Why pay for a personal trainer? Body Sculpting for adults
is $15 for 4 weeks and meets for one hour every Tuesday beginning at 7:45 pm on October
21. The class introduces body toning exercises with the intent to build muscle, strengthen
bones, and burn calories.
- All fitness levels and ages are invited to join Family Zumba, Zumba or Zumba
Kids. Anyone with a love for fun music with a touch of Latin or international
influences will enjoy the fun cardio and muscle toning exercises of Zumba. Family
Zumba for families with children ages 6 and older is available for $40 for the first
family member and $30 per additional member (up to 3) at Fontana Middle School located
at 8425 Mango Avenue on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Zumba is available
for $40 for 4 weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning at 7:15 pm on October 20.
Zumba Kids is $20 for 4 weeks on Tuesdays beginning at 4:15 pm on October 21.
- Winning Edge Child Awareness Rapid Escape (W.E.C.A.R.E.), Fight Like
a Girl (F.L.A.G.), and Girls on Guard (G.O.G.) offer
children an effective and empowering tool to escape predatory situations while bringing
a sense of security to parents looking to provide their loved ones with independence
and security. All classes are $30 for 4 weeks and begin Saturday, October 25. W.E.C.A.R.E. at
10 am introduces children ages 6 to 12 to awareness techniques, danger avoidance
and physical skills that help to protect themselves. F.LA.G. at
11:15 am for girls ages 13 and older offers realistic role playing for young women
to learn to fight off an attacker. G.O.G. at 12:30 pm for
girls ages 13 and older covers date rape scenarios and tactics to defend against
an attack in secluded areas.
Further details are available at the Heritage neighborhood center Monday
through Friday from 8 am to 8:30 pm or on Saturday form 8 am to 2 pm. Information
is also available by calling (909) 428-8820 or online at www.fontanarecreation.org.
Contact Information:
Leslie
Ramirez, Community Services Coordinator II
Telephone: (909) 428-8822
E-Mail:
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