Capoeira Youth

Ages 5-13

Come try the art of capoeira! An Afro-Brazilian art form, capoeira combines martial art with elements of dance, music, and acrobatics. Students work on flexibility, reflexes, agility, rhythm, basic acrobatic skills, music, and self-defense. Classes are designed for all fitness levels. Participants may sign up to come once per week (Thursday OR Sunday), or twice per week. 

• Instructor: Jadson Souza
• Location: Thursday: Skylight Room & Sunday: Garden Room - 7007 Moeser Lane

Capoeira Adult 

Ages 14+ 

Come try the art of Capoeira! An Afro-Brazilian art form, Capoeira combines martial art with elements of dance, music, and acrobatics. Participants work on flexibility, reflexes, agility, rhythm, basic acrobatic skills, music, and self-defense. Classes are designed for all fitness levels.

• Instructor: Jadson Souza 
• Location: Thursday: Skylight Room & Sunday: Garden Room - 7007 Moeser Lane

X-Fit Boot Camp

Ages 13+

X-Fit Boot Camp is an inspiring, fun, and challenging group fitness class designed to benefit everyone from a first timer to a seasoned athlete. Bringing together elements of athletic conditioning, strength training, core and functional training, body weight exercise, stretching and poly metric training, X-Fit Boot Camp classes can be scaled to individual needs and are designed to improve your quality of life. Classes will be held primarily outdoors, though they will be moved indoors when needed due to inclement weather. RSVP to individual classes through the X-Fit app. To get set-up with the app, email X-Fit (Joe Ruiz) at XFit.jr@gmail.com

• Instructor: X-Fit Training
• Location: Community Center Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane

Karate

Ages 16+ 

This class teaches a traditional form of Japanese Karate called Wado. Students work on basic martial arts techniques including guarding, punching, and kicking. Stretching and strengthening work will help develop a better sense of balance, focus, confidence, and self-discipline. New students must contact the instructor at lcbaltz@gmail.com prior to registration. Karate classes are by instructor invitation only. 

• Instructor: Leonard Baltz 
• Location: Garden Room - 7007 Moeser Lane

Shinshin Toitsu Aikido 

Ages 16+ 

Class is taught by Maida Sensei, 7th dan, and uses meditation, breathing coordination exercises and Aikido techniques to teach students how “not to fight”. Students utilize traditional Martial Art and Zen monastic methods including attention to detail and instruction. The goal is to clearly identify and change reactions to potential conflict. All are welcome! Participants can register monthly for 1-3 classes per week. The first hour of class is geared toward beginners, the second hour is for more advanced students. Monday and Friday evening classes are for advanced students, by invitation only. Virtual option available through Zoom! If enrolling in Zoom class, contact the instructor after completing registration to receive zoom meeting ID and password. 

• Instructor: Ki Research Institute 
• Location: Castro Clubhouse A - 1420 Norvell Avenue

Tendo Ryu Naginata 

Ages 16+

Established over 400 years ago in Japan, Tendo-Ryu is one of the classical schools of Japanese martial arts that employ the Naginata (a long weapon). Our practice Naginata is wooden and represents a 6 ft staff with an 18-inch curved blade on the end. Initially, practice is solo, but eventually all the kata are performed with a partner who has a wooden sword. Because this is a partnered martial art, you will learn focus, etiquette, and concentration. Beginners welcome. No prior martial arts experience necessary. Price based on a monthly fee.

• Instructor: Eric Montes
• Location: Community Center Hall - 7007 Moeser Lane

Gymnastics

Ages 6-14

Gymnastics & Games: Intermediate

Intermediate classes are for gymnasts who have mastered basic skills and are ready to work on more advanced skills such as round offs, back walkovers and front handsprings. By Head Coach invitation only.

Learn more or see availability here.

Gymnastics & Games: Advanced

Advanced classes are for the serious gymnast who is ready to learn advanced skills. Form and technique will be given greater emphasis. Class meets 2 times weekly for two hours each day. By Head Coach invitation only.

Learn more or see availability here.

Ages: 7-13

A year-round program focusing on transitioning from our Swim Lesson program to Gators Swim Club. Swimmers are introduced to the concepts and techniques of competitive swimming. Prerequisites: Swim 50-yards front crawl with rhythmic breathing and proper body position, 25 yards back stroke, 25-yards breaststroke and familiarity of butterfly. Please call (510) 559-7011 or email recreation@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us for more information or to arrange a tryout.

Gators Swim Club

Ages: 7 - 18

This year-round club provides a well-rounded program emphasizing individual fitness, teamwork and fun. Gators Swim Club is broken into three levels: Stroke Development, Junior Group and Senior Group. Swimmers are evaluated by coaches and placed according to skill level. Competition in swim meets is encouraged but not required, parent participation is required at swim meets. All participants are required to register with USA Swimming at www.usaswimming.org . Please call (510) 559-7011 or email recreation@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us for more information or to arrange a tryout.