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Happy Holidays!

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SLMA at the Parrish Y

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SLMA at the Parrish Y Join G. G. García and B. McCourt this December 3rd for our first class! 6:15 - 7:15pm Parrish Branch YMCA 12214 US 301 N, Parrish, FL 34219 941-798-9622 Registration for December classes are now open. You may register in person at the front desk or online at www.manateeymca.org . Classes will be from December 3rd to the 19th, with NO CLASS on December 5th. We will be taking a break for Christmas and New Year's, returning on January 7th, 2020.

Instructor Profile - Mrs. Brittanny McCourt

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Mrs. Brittanny McCourt Mrs. Brittanny started Tae Kwon Do at the age of 4. she earned her 1st degree Black Belt under Master Bostock. At age 20 she earned her 2nd degree Black Belt under Master David Castro. She has also trained in Hapkido. For 3 years she was a Tae Kwon Do Instructor and Program Director for 6R Martial Arts (2011-2014), running the Tiny Tigers (3-5 year olds) program. In 2013 she began training in Shaolin Kung Fu and participated in three consecutive ICMAC tournaments, earning 7 gold medals in empty hand forms, weapons and sparring, as well as a silver medal in weapons. After 6R, she continues to train in Shaolin Kung Fu under Shifu García.  In addition, she taught group fitness classes and became a Certified Instructor in 2017. We are honored to have such an AMAZING and accomplished Martial Artist with us! She will be joining us at the Parrish Branch of the YMCA! Our new program of Shuang Long Martial Arts at the Y begins next Tuesday, D
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Tai Chi Chuan at the Rink TAI CHI CHUAN IS FOR EVERYONE! Join us every Saturday morning at 8:15am for Taijiquan (tai chi chuan)! at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex (next to the Ellenton Premium Outlets) SilverSneakers program participant!

BACK IN KUNG FU ACTION!

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BACK IN KUNG FU ACTION! We are back in full swing! We are excited for our new and returning students! we are growing and we have an exciting year ahead of us! New weapons, forms, tournaments, demos, sash testing, seminars....STAY TUNED!

NEW YEAR, NEW TAI CHI WEAPON - SPEAR!

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NEW YEAR, NEW TAI CHI WEAPON - SPEAR! This year we are learning the 16 Yang Taiji Spear form! This is a fun, short and beautiful form! Our dear students are catching on real quick! Linda, Mike, Melissa and me :-) Deflecting with spear Always finish the class with a formal bow The usual suspects (with spears!)