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Health, Wellness & Fitness

Build strength, boost confidence and stay active with fitness personal enrichment classes. From learning karate techniques to developing new skills, discover fun ways to improve your fitness, challenge yourself and support your overall well-being.


Shotokan Karate

Dates: September 1 – December 3, 2026

Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels welcome! This class examines the methods involved in traditional Karate-do, or 'Way of the empty hand,' through a traditional Japanese style known as Shotokan Karate. This course will further stress the importance of the health benefits and unarmed self-defense techniques resulting from physical conditioning and mental discipline. A plain white Gi (uniform) is required for this class. Uniforms are available from the instructor at an additional cost, or students may provide their own. 

Schedule: Tues. and Thurs., 5:30–6:45 p.m.
Location: UWF Campus, Building 72 Pedagogy Gym
Tuition: $385

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