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FEMA offers two unique programs especially for girls. Our goal is to have fun while learning new things and to help girls be stronger, healthier people. FEMA Girls - girls ages 6-12 train every Saturday from 9:30-11:00 AM with senior instructor Shimei Turtle Ferguson. In addition, the last Wednesday of the month is "Sensei Day" with FEMA founder and head instructor Sensei/Shifu Kore' Grate. FEMA Girls teaches and nurtures: - Safety and Respect
- Self-Esteem
- Fun and Laughter
- Healthy Discipline
- Ways to Work Together in a Group
- Ways to Work Alone
- Empowerment
- Focus
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Community
- Physical, Emotional, and Mental Skills
FEMA Teens - girls ages 13-17 belong to FEMA Leadership Youth, or FLY. FLY meets on Saturdays from 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM with senior instructor Shimei Chrissy Langsdorf. FLY students are also welcome to attend the regular adult classes with Sensei/Shifu Kore' Grate on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM as well as Friday review classes from 6:00-7:30 PM. FLY offers: - Self -defense exercises and techniques
- Energizing and rewarding workouts
- Stretching and strengthening
- Basics in the arts of Judo and Gong Fu
- How to block, kick and punch safely
- Meditation
These two programs were developed to create peer-group spaces to learn martial arts in a safe, fun and supportive environment. We explore the martial arts with our bodies, minds and spirits in a community that supports and believes in peace, progress, happiness, love, health and freedom. Community Involvement FEMA students are involved inside and outside of the dojo. New Students
1st class is always free! New students are always welcome to try out a free class at FEMA. Join us any Saturday for FEMA Girls at 9:30AM and FEMA Teens at 11:15AM. Arrive 15 minutes early to register and wear loose-fitting clothing Please note: A parent or guardian must be present at the first class to register. Tuition is sliding scale $45 - $100 per month. Additional fees include a Judo Uniform for $25-$35, an annual insurance fee of $25 and a student handbook of $25. Scholarships are available so please ask us if you need financial assistance. |
FEMA Girls and Teens 
