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

  Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online instruction at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.

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.  
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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. 

Berrien Springs: 
                                       
                                    Hyde's Lifestyle Taekwondo               Spring 2022
                                      
                                     102 N Mechanic (Life Rx Fitness) 
                                      Instructor: James Austin Hyde - 3rd Degree Black Belt
                                      Contact: 269-210-1214
                                      Email:  hydejames376@gmail.com

                                      Grades K - 12th.  Mondays and Thursdays
                                      Ages 5-9 (4:30pm), ages 10-16 (5:30pm), ages 16+ (6:30pm)
                                      Twice a week.

                                      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.
                                      Syllabus                                    


Benton Harbor: 
                                       
                                    R.E.A.D.Y. Taekwondo              Spring 2022

                                    Grandmaster Al Smith
                                    1968 Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
                                    Contact: 269-325-2930
                                    email: grandmasteralsmith@yahoo.com
                                    www.readytaekwondo.org

                                    Ready Taekwondo is a non-profit organization run by Grandmaster Alvin Smith, 8th 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

                                    Classes will be held virtually at home if we are prevented from meeting in person at the school.
                                    Monday 4:45-5:30 All ranks, ages 4-12
                                                     5:30 - Open Gym
                                                     6:15 - All Ranks, Ages 4-12
                                                     7:00 - Adults and Ages 13+
                                    Tuesday 4:45-5:30 All ranks, ages 4-12
                                                     5:30 - White Belts
                                                     6:15 - Youth Color Belts
                                                     7:00 - Adults and Ages 13+
                                   Wednesday 4:45-5:30 All ranks, ages 4-12
                                                     5:30 - Open Gym
                                                     6:15 - All Ranks, Ages 4-12
                                                     7:00 - Adults and Ages 13+
                                   Thursday 4:45-5:30 All ranks, ages 4-12
                                                     5:30 - White Belts
                                                     6:15 - Youth Color Belts
                                                     7:00 - Adults and Ages 13+


Bridgman:                                          ​

                                    BLUE KNIGHT TAEKWONDO                     Spring 2022
                                        
                                     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
                                     Face Masks: Optional – Not Required

                                     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
                                     44 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
                                     Associate Instructor: Connie Cripps 1st Degree Black Belt

                                       New PartnershipStudents may register & participate in their 1st class on either 1/5 (class 1A), 1/12 (class 1B). or 1/19 (class 1C)
                                      * MUST REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN FIRST CLASS BY JANUARY 19, 2022 *
                                      Parents must attend Registration and class # 1A, # 1B, or # 1C with their child 
                                      Our Partnership 2022 Spring Semester will be 19 weeks from January 19th, through June 8th
                                      With a Mid Term Exam in March, and the Final Exam on Tuesday, June 14th.
                         
                         Beginner Classes will be held every Wednesday, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM
                                      Open Tuesday through Thursday. Alternate Days & Class Times Available Upon Request



​Niles:        Niles-Buchanan YMCA - NOT OFFERING Taekwondo for the Spring 2022 semester   
                                        Ages 5+

                           
St. Joseph:  
                             Benton Harbor/St. Joseph YMCA:     Spring 2022  
                             
                             Karate                      Contact: Allison Kiggins  akiggins@ymcagm.org   269-683-1552   Instructor: Steve Lage  
                             Classes will begin the week of January 2-June 4. There will be no classes April 3-9. 
                             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 (Times were updated 9/13)

                             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.

Syllabus 
​Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers