Martial Arts Classes
Mini Ninjas Class (ages 5 & 6) **CURRENTLY FULL - WAITLIST AVAILABLE**
Give your child the gift of physical literacy and self confidence through the little ninja program! In this 45 minute class students ages 5-6 will learn the fundamentals of martial arts movement, coordination and flexibility in an inclusive and caring environment. Each class will include stories and talks aiming to nurture skills like cooperation, effective communication and self advocacy! (Dress for movement)
Winter Session Dates: Saturday, January 14, 2023 - Saturday, April 1, 2023 (no class on March 11 or March 18)
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Instructor: Ian Parsneau
Price: $150 (10 weeks)
Junior Ninjas Class (ages 7-10)
Interested in having your child learn self defense while cultivating transferrable physical skills in a safe accepting environment? Students can expect to learn skills like striking, kicking, shoulder rolling/diving, acrobatics, breakfalls take downs and throws. Each class will contain coach's corners, a period of time devoted to learning anything from anatomy to self kindness. (Dress for movement)
Winter Session Dates: Saturday, January 14, 2023 - Saturday, April 1, 2023 (no class on March 11 or March 18)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ian Parsneau
Price: $180 (10 weeks)
Registration
If you would like to register your child(ren), you have multiple options:
- Online registration
- Registration at the front desk of the Community Centre (320 Jack Purcell Lane)
Email Andrew at andrew@jpra.ca if you have any questions about this program!
About the Instructor
Ian Parsneau has made martial arts a part of his life since he was a teenager in Calgary back in 2003. Seeing how vital it was in helping him navigate the obstacles of life, he became an instructor at his hometown studio Tao of Peace, where he helped inspire students young and old(er) for over twelve years. All the while he maintained his own training and having earned a fourth degree black belt in his studio he expanded his knowledge learning Boxing, Wing Chun and currently Taboada Balintawak. He is thrilled to contribute his experience to the martial arts community in Ottawa through Inner Fire Martial Arts and Life Skills!
Ian also has a Bachelors in Communication in Culture from the University of Calgary and is a certified personal trainer.