Peninsula

Martial Play is a new combination of Taekwon-Do and social skills building. This is such a fun and motivating way for students to develop physical skills that are necessary for participation in any sport or activity. The curriculum also contains Personal Development Skills that are used to reinforce the Peninsula Family YMCA’s values of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility.

Martial Play Students Will Learn:
1. Focus – aim, listening skills and reaction skills
2. Teamwork – willingness to work with others, leadership skills
3. Control – making good decisions
4. Balance – better balance and posture
5. Memory – exercise for the brain
6. Discipline – pride in doing the right thing and following directions
7. Wellness – healthy lifestyle
8. Coordination – left from right

4:30 - 5:15 pm (Wednesdays)    
June 19 - August 14

Ages: 3 - 5 years old      

To Register:
Click Here to register online for Martial Arts Programming at the Peninsula Family YMCA.

Teaching values through a hybrid form of martial arts. Kajukenbo pays respect to the five arts that went into its creation. KA (Korean Karate), JU (Ju-Jitsu & Judo), KEN (Hawaiian Kenpo) and BO (Chinese Boxing). This class emphasizes the YMCA’s character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility while students learn practical street self-defense through traditional and modern martial arts.

5:00 – 6:00 pm (Beginner, Mondays)           
June 17 - August 12

6:15 – 7:15pm (Intermediate, Mondays AND Fridays)  
June 17 - August 16

Ages: 6 - 12 years old   

To Register:
Click Here to register online for Martial Arts Programming at the Peninsula Family YMCA.

Taekwon-Do was founded in Korea and is a popular modern martial arts. It has its roots among the oldest of martial art forms from the Orient. Taekwon-Do utilizes the practice of martial art as a mean of achieving both mental and physical harmony. They learn fast reactions through games, balance, flexibility, strength and the ability to work with other children.  

5:30 – 6:30 pm (Beginner, Wednesdays)    
June 19 - August 14

6:00 – 7:00 pm (Intermediate, Tuesdays AND Thursdays)    
June 18 - August 15

Ages: 6 - 12 years old      

To Register:
Click Here to register online for Martial Arts Programming at the Peninsula Family YMCA.

Playing sports is a fun way to get your kids active, be healthy, and build confidence.  Every kid deserves the opportunity to learn a sport, develop fundamentals, build confidence and continue in the game.  That's why our motto for Yourh Sports is, "keep them in the game."  Keep kids participating in physical activity regardless of ability to play or pay.  In doing so, we encourage healthy competition, the value of participation, team building, individual development, positive self-image, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others, as well as family involvement.  Enroll your child in our Spring Basketball League!

WANT TO COACH?

The Pensinsula Family YMCA is ALWAYS looking for caring, energetic adults to coach in our sports programs.  No matter what your skill level, if you have an interest in making a difference in kids lives we have a place for you and can provide you with all the help and resources you will need to have a fun and successful season.  To learn more about our coaching opportunities, please see the program flyer or email Amanda Miller, Sports Coordinator, Peninsula Family YMCA at amiller@ymcasf.org.

Registration Dates: February 25 - April 27                                          Program Costs:
Program Dates: April 12 - May 25
Basketball Clinic with Menlo College Players: April 14
Game schedule will be available on April 15                                       Facility Member: $62.50
1st Day of Games: April 20                                                              Program Member: $82 
Bye Week:  May 18
Picture Day: May 11
Last Day of Games:  May 25

Practice Schedule: Click here

Game Schedule: Click here

This unique class rotates through four rounds of sports and activities that will give your kids the chance to learn new things and see which one they like the best!

Offered for kids 3-6, the Pee Wee Sampler consists of 3 weeks of Soccer, 2 weeks of Capoeira / Martial Play, and 2 weeks of Hip Hop / Dance.

Time: Saturdays 11:00am - 11:45am

June 22 - Soccer
June 29 - Soccer
July 13 - Soccer
July 20 - Capoeira
July 27 - Capoeria
August 3 - Capoeira
August 10 - Dance
August 17 - Dance

To Register: 
Click Here to register online for Youth Sports Programming at the Peninsula Family YMCA.