Fit kids program fuses fitness skills and fun with games. This weekly program allows the kids to simply experience the joy of exercising. Everyone agrees that fitness and exercise are important for kids because keeping in shape offers so many health benefits all throughout their lives.

This program will incorporate the following fitness fundamentals: Strength gains, Performance, Power of Play, Coordination skills, Rhythm and Timing, Swimming, Water Games and Sports Play.

Please click “Register” for the day and time in the month you want to start classes.  This program is drafted monthly, until you cancel.  To cancel, please submit a completed Program Cancelation Form at least 7 days prior to the 1^st of the month.  If you do not follow this procedure, the Y will not be held responsible for money drafted – no refunds will be given.

This advanced class is for experienced students ages 9-12 who wish to continue their training.  This is a traditional karate class with such things like katas, self-defense and a little sparring.  This class will not only increase their knowledge in the art but in doing so increase their discipline and self-confidence through the teachings of the Griffin’s Kajukenbo system.

For those new to martial arts ages 5-8, this is an introductory class into the world of karate. This is a progressive Karate program which will increase skills week by week.  In this class students learn self-defense, self-confidence, discipline, fitness, authenticity and solid core values, through the teachings of the Griffin’s Kajukenbo system. Participants will build self esteem and confidence.

Make fitness a family focus! Parents and teens who are facility members will join the Health & Wellness Director to learn how to safely use and get the most out of the Fitness Center. Become familiar with all of our strength and cardio machines, basic free weight movements and how to become the best training partner possible!

Attend 3 sessions, and teens 13-15 years old will be eligible to use the fitness center under parental supervision.

Where: Torrington YMCA

When: Wednesdays & Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm

Parents do not need to register.

Increase your explosive power, improve your linear and lateral quickness and decrease your risk of injury with the help of the Vertimax technology.  Vertimax is a sophisticated and safe jumping platform with bands that attach to various points on the body for resistance during explosive movements.

30 minutes.  Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am.

The Youth Martial Arts program will serve as an introduction to the basics of self-defense technique and philosophy. Participants will build the strength, balance and coordination required to effectively punch, kick and respond to a variety of self-defense scenarios. Your child will come away with the physical tools necessary to responsibly defend themselves, and the discipline and confidence necessary to take on life’s challenges.

About the Instructor: Nick Yousefzadeh holds a second degree black belt in Taekwondo and Hapkido and has been practicing for over two decades. He is a member of our Personal Training staff and holds a degree in Human Performance from Southern Connecticut State University.

Thursday Nights 5-6 pm