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L U K E R U TA N JUNE / JULY 2015 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 55 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+ MARTIAL ARTS Family Judo Fun The martial art of judo is a special form of wrestling that emphasizes throws and grappling. Traditions, discipline, 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 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) : This 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 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. This 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