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​Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy​​​​​
Martial Arts               


A project is required for each class on the student's schedule.

Additional registration at location is required.

Students must begin in January!
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Register with your school asap in order to complete and ensure your registration for the class.  
All students must complete a project for this class. Ask your mentor for details.
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Choose your type of martial arts: TaeKwonDo, Karate, etc.  Weekly group lessons and belt testing fees are covered along with annual membership fee for the student, if applicable, up to $350 per student for the semester.  Fees above $350 are the responsibility of the family. Uniforms, belts (if charged separately), and other club fees such as Black Belt Club, are not covered.  
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Here is a list of area martial arts dojos/dojangs that have been approved by the Partnership and background checked. 

Buchanan: 
                                       
                                    Hyde's Lifestyle Taekwondo               Spring 2023
                                      
                                     NEW LOCATION:    Red Bud Fitness and Lifestyle Center:  500 East 3rd Street, Buchanan                                  
                                      Instructor: James Austin Hyde - 4th Degree Black Belt
                                      Contact: 269-210-1214
                                      Email:  hydejames376@gmail.com
                                      Classes begin January 17th, students can contact us to register as early as Jan. 14th.
                                      Grades K - 12th.  Wednesdays and Fridays  Twice a week.
                                      Ages 4-10(4:45)
                                      Ages 11-16(5:45)
                                      Ages 17+(6:45)
                                      
                                      Course Description:   Taekwondo is a great program for our students to take. The program teaches our students how to be disciplined in all areas                                          of their life. We teach our students how to have self-control, stay courteous, keep a strong perseverance, and most importantly how to have a                                                indomitable spirit. We focus strictly on our tenants of taekwondo because in doing so we bring out the best in our students.
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Benton Harbor: 
                                       
                                    R.E.A.D.Y. Taekwondo              Spring 2023
                                    Grandmaster Al Smith
                                    1968 Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
                                    Contact: 269-325-2930
                                    email: grandmasteralsmith@yahoo.com
                                    www.readytaekwondo.org
                            
                                    Before starting, check with location regarding testing dates and possible additional fees beyond what the partnership covers.
                                    Ready Taekwondo is a non-profit organization run by Grandmaster Alvin Smith, 9th degree black belt. Not only will
                                    you learn excellent martial arts skills, but the school focuses on training the whole person by focusing on discipline,
                                    respect for authority, self defense, and overall mental well being. Ready Taekwondo teaches all ages and levels, and
                                    is proud of its support of students from all ethnic and social backgrounds.

​                                    Taekwondo and especially R.E.A.D.Y. has shown the following benefits in student’s lives:
                                    1. Self Defense                                 5.School Grade Improvement
                                    2. Mentoring                                      6. Bully Prevention
                                    3. Weight Control                              7. Respect for Authority
                                    4. Discipline                                      8. Obedience to Parents and Teachers
                                    
                                    Monday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Open Gym
                                    4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
All Partnership Students, All Ages and Ranks
                                    *Partnership students may attend additional classes with Grandmaster’s Smith’s permission only.
                                    5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Children ALL RANKS (Ages 4 - 12)
                                    6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Children ALL AGES (Green belt and above)
                                    7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Adults Only ALL RANKS (Ages 13+)

                                    Tuesday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Open Gym
                                    4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Beginner’s Class ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS
                                    5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Children ALL RANKS (Ages 4 - 12)
                                    6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Children ALL AGES (Green belt and above)
                                    7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Adults Only ALL RANKS (Ages 13+)

                                    Wednesday 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Children ALL RANKS AND AGES
                                    7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Adults Only ALL RANKS (Ages 13+)

                                    Thursday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Open Gym
                                    4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Beginner’s Class ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS
                                    5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Children ALL RANKS (Ages 4 - 12)
                                    6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Children ALL AGES (Green belt and above)
                                    7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Adults Only ALL RANKS (Ages 13+)


Bridgman:                                          ​

                                    BLUE KNIGHT TAEKWONDO                     Spring 2023
                                        
                                     AUTHENTIC KOREAN TAEKWONDO
                                     Chartered Branch of United States Chung Do Kwan Association
                                     Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters Certified – Seoul, South Korea
                                     More information available on our website: http://www.blueknighttkd.com
                                     email: blueknighttkd@hotmail.com

                                     At Blue Knight Taekwondo in Bridgman, MI, Partnership Students pay nothing.
                                     Uniforms, gym bags & training gear are all provided free each semester.
                                     There are no belt test fees, and no hidden costs.

                                     Owner: Grandmaster Darwin J. Eisenhart - 8th Degree Black Belt
                                     Former U.S. Army, Former St. Joe Police Officer, Executive Protection Specialist

                                     45 years teaching experience in Berrien County, MI

                                     STAFF OF INSTRUCTORS
                                     Sr. Instructor: LuAnn Eisenhart 3rd Degree Black Belt
                                     Instructor Justin Eisenhart 2nd Degree Black Belt
                                     

                                    2023 SPRING SEMESTER RUNS 22 WEEKS, FROM JANUARY 4TH THROUGH JUNE 15TH.
                                   (Closed last 2 weeks in March for Spring Break)
                                    REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION CLASS ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4TH, 11TH, & 18TH (MUST ATTEND ONE)

                                    BEGINNER CLASS WILL BE HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY
                                    DOORS OPEN AT 4:30 PM
                                    CLASS TIME FROM 5:00 TO 6:00 PM for ages 5 through 12
                                    CLASS TIME FROM 6:30 TO 7:30 PM FOR AGES 13 & OLDER
                                    (ALTERNATE TRAINING DAYS & TIMES MAY BE REQUESTED BY STUDENTS FOR SCHEDULE CONFLICTS).

                                    SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

                                    ALL SPRING PARTNERSHIP STUDENTS MUST REGISTER WITH PARENT AT OUR FACILITY,
                                    AND ATTEND ONE CLASS IN JANUARY 2023 TO BE INCLUDED ON THE PARTNERSHIP ROSTER.

                                   Schedule (blueknighttkd.com)


                                   Email blueknighttkd@hotmail.com to notify us of your intent to enroll in the 2023 Spring Semester.



​Niles:              Hong's USA Taekwondo, Habigido, Gumdo Boxing:      Spring 2023
                             Ages K-12,  Mondays and Fridays 6:55pm - 7:25pm
                             1118 Ontario Road, Niles, MI  49120
                             #269-687-5000     soonpilhong@sbcglobal.net    website: HongsUSA.com

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                            Legend Martial Arts:          Spring 2023
                     Classes begin January 9!

                            Ages 5-8 for Youth Classes -  Mondays and Fridays 4:30pm - 5pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays biweekly.
                            Ages 9-15 for Kids classes  -  Mondays,Wednesdays, and Fridays 5pm - 6pm
                            306 E. Main St. Niles, MI 49120
                            #269-818-7297    eddietorres09@yahoo.com
                            Master Edward Torres, 1st Degree Blackbelt certified under the ICTF and Mixed Martial Artist with 15 years of experience. Master John Young, 7th                                        Degree Blackbelt certified under the ITCF.

                            Course Description:
                            Legend Martial ARts offers a variety of martial arts.  Primary curriculum for children studies in Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, and Traditional                                    ICTF Taekwondo.  The focus of various arts allows children to learn and adapt to a variety of different situations involving martial arts. Our curriculum                                    incorporates discipline, respect, intergrity and self-esteem as well as being fun and educational. 
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St. Joseph:  
                             
Benton Harbor/St. Joseph YMCA:            Spring 2023  
                             
                             Karate                     
Contact: Allison Kiggins  akiggins@ymcagm.org   269-683-1552   Instructor: Steve Lage  
                             Classes must begin in January
                             Adult/ Young Adult Karate (Ages 12 and up):  Tuesday evenings   Beginners 7 - 8pm   Advanced 7 - 9pm
                             Youth (Little Dragons) Karate (Ages 7-12): Thursday evenings   
Beginners 6 - 7pm   Advanced 7 - 8pm 

                             Course Description:
                             Adult/Young Adult Karate Develop self-confidence, self-discipline, goal-setting, and respect for others, all while learning how to defend yourself through                                 studying a traditional Okinawan Martial Art, Isshinryu Karate. This ongoing course covers the complete system, beginning with basic blocks and strikes                                   and effective self-defense techniques, advancing with kata (forms), kumite (sparring), and advanced street- oriented self-defense techniques, giving                                     you the confidence needed to stay safe.

                             Youth (Little Dragons) Karate COURSE OBJECTIVE - Through the discipline of Isshinryu Karate, students develop confidence, goal-setting, patience,                                   good manners, and respect for others while also learning easy self-defense techniques to help keep them safe. Drills develop good listening skills, gross                               and fine motor skills, focus, balance, coordination, and self-control. This ongoing course builds good character as they begin with the basic blocks and                                   strikes, advancing with kata (forms), kumite (sparring), and advanced self-defense techniques, giving them the confidence needed to stay safe.                                             *Students may purchase their gi (uniform), but it is not required.

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​*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.

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​Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers
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