Women’s Self Defense Workshop taught by Jarret Cooper

• Learn awareness and confrontation strategies to take control of your safety.
• Practice actual techniques and escapes against common attacks, grabs, and chokes.
• Understand your right to protect your body and stay safe.

Date:   Saturday, July 25,2009

Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Cost:   Free for YMCA Facility Members, $20 for YMCA Program Members

Jarret Cooper has over 20 years of martial arts experience, including karate, tai chi, and aikido.  He is a 4th degree black belt in Shorinji-Ryu karate.  Jarret also teaches at the Kaikan Dojo in San Francisco.

Please register at the front desk

Film Series for Adults with Short Lectures

Free for 6 weeks, $10 Program members

Wednesdays from June 17-July 22, 2009, 6:30 – 9 pm

 6 famous movies by 6 famous directors.  HEROS: What makes a hero?  What do they do? Why do they do it?  What do they get?  Find out.  We hope to see you there!  Please register at the front desk.  This series is suitable for mature members 18 and older who are comfortable reading subtitles.

The instructor, Michael Howard, is a retired college teacher of Film at SF State and USF.

Boot Camp

$79 for Tuesdays or Thursdays

$139 for Tuesdays and Thursdays

7:00 – 8:00 pm

 Join Annie for a rigorous and effective workout!  All levels welcome.

Instructor Annie Thatcher-Stephens, Fitness Coordinator, is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and has a BFA in Dance Performance.