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L U K E R U TA N APRIL / MAY 2015 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 59 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Fitness Classes 206.839.4781 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • wac.net/athletics Karate Learning karate improves mental alertness, self-discipline, self-confidence, and goal-setting skills. Learn basic karate punches, strikes, blocks and kicks from Tom Tanaka, the WAC's karate instructor. Ages 5+ TEENS & TWEENS Saturday Morning Junior Basketball with Watts Basketball WAC kids have the opportunity to start learning the game of basketball from Husky legend and former professional basketball player Donald Watts. Come out and learn basketball fundamentals and basic rules of the game—and have fun. Experienced hoopsters will receive more advanced tools for quicker, stronger and smarter play. Cost: $140 for seven weeks, $25 drop-in. Ages 5–9 (9–10 am): For beginners. Learn the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing and teamwork Ages 9–13 (10–11 am): For players who have learned the fundamentals and are ready to incorporate them into game situations MARTIAL ARTS Family Judo Fun e martial art of judo is a special form of wrestling that emphasizes throws and grappling. Traditions, discipline, foundations for crawl stroke and elementary backstroke. Saturdays: 9:40 am (30 min) Level 3: Swimming 10 yards crawl stroke. Comfort in deep water. Technical founda- tions for breast stroke, crawl stroke, and elementary backstroke. Saturdays: 8:30 am, 9:40 am (30 min) Level 4: Swimming 13 yards crawl stroke with side breathing. Endurance to swim the length of the pool on front and back. Developing technique for butterfly and backstroke. Saturdays: 8:30 am, 10:30 am (40 min) Level 5: Swimming all four race strokes (crawl stroke, backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly) 13–25 yards, refining coordina- tion. Fundamental understanding of stroke mechanics. Saturdays: 9:10 am, 10:30 am (40 min) Level 6: Swimming all four race strokes (crawl stroke, backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly) 25–50 yards with refined technique. Developed understanding of stroke mechanics, turns, and dives. Saturdays: 9:10 am, 9:50 am (40 min) Foundations Approaching Swim Team (FAST) : is class focuses on building endurance, refining the four primary strokes, and introducing starts and turns. Saturdays: 11:10 am (40 min) Private Swim Lessons (All ages) Private swim lessons are available to members of all ages and swimming abilities. Call the pool to request a private lesson, and we will match you with the best available instructor for your needs. WAC pool: 206.464.3086 PRIVATE CLASSES Basketball Watts Basketball offers small group and semiprivate training to fine-tune your skills for the basketball season. Contact Darin Barr at 206.464.3074 or dbarr@wac.net for pricing and times respect and mental training are a few of its benefits. Channel that excess energy into a great skill. Ages 7+ Wednesdays: 6:30–8:30 pm Saturdays: 9:30–11:30 am Parents welcome. Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or free with Fitness Advantage. 4th Floor Studio B Family Karate With Tom Tanaka's expert instruction, learn basic karate punches and strikes, as well as endurance and listening skills. Saturdays: Ages 5–8: 10:15–11 am Ages 9+: 11 am–12 pm Parents welcome. Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or free with Fitness Advantage. 8th Floor FTR-A JUNIOR FIT Join WAC Personal Trainer Will Hicks for high-energy fitness sessions with lots of fun. is four-week series will introduce kids to exercise and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. It's offered twice per week and is intended for ages 10–14. Wednesdays: 4 pm Saturdays: 12 pm $20 class, $72/four classes, $120/eight classes; six-person minimum; 8th Floor FTR-A. For more information, contact whicks@wac.net.