SPARKS, NV – The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off a series of youth and adult karate classes. The youth classes, for boys and girls ages 8-13, will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Classes will focus on athletic conditioning, exercise and basic martial arts skills. Participants will also learn about discipline, respect and authority. All children will be expected to maintain good grades and remain in good standing in both academics and citizenship in their respective schools.

 

Adult classes, for men and women 14 years and older, will take place from 8 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition to athletic conditioning and exercise, the classes will focus on self-defense techniques, and respect for oneself and others. Men and women will participate in classes together, as well as in groups catering to individual physical needs and techniques.

 

The karate classes will be held at the Recreation Gym at 98 Richards Way for the following sessions: May 4-25, June 8-29, July 6-27, and August 3-24. Cost per session for youths is $36, or $30 for Sparks residents. Cost per session for adults is $48, or $40 for Sparks residents. For more information and to register, call 353-2376 or log on to www.sparksrec.com.