Martial Arts
Aikido
Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 8:00pm in the workout room.
Fridays from 11:30am – 12:30pm in the upstairs studio.
Aikido is a Japanese martial art that focuses on using the strength and power of an attacker to defeat an attack. Based on the fighting arts and philosophy of the Samurai, this system dates back 1,000’s of years. Not only is Aikido an excellent system for self-defense, it will also compliment your climbing by:
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improving your balance
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improving your physical and mental coordination
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improved focus on breathing
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working muscle groups that are not commonly used in climbing to balance overall strength
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improving your core strength
TRG Members with an annual or monthly subscription membership can attend our Aikido classes for free.
Non-members can attend for $10 per session.
Tai Chi
Saturdays 9:30am – 11:00am, Thursdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Tai chi is a Chinese martial art that teaches precision and coordination through slow, careful movements. It can help improve your climbing by teaching you:
- Rooting: how to stand stably despite outside forces that might otherwise push you off balance
- Centering: how to collect your mind to focus on the task at hand, despite outside distractions
- Power: how to use the strong muscles of the body to perform actions that are not directly connected with them
- Body alignment: how to angle each part of the body for maximum strength and stability, to help prevent injury
TRG Members with an annual or monthly subscription membership can attend our Tai Chi classes for free.
Non-members can attend for $10 per session or $50 per month. A first visit to check it out is free.
Kung Fu
Tuesdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Saturdays from 11:00am – 12:30pm
Kung fu classes at TRG focus on more dynamic movement including kicking, striking, blocking and joint locks. Learning these techniques can be helpful to your climbing by:
- Improving flexibility and balance for techniques such as heel hooks and stemming
- Stretching out muscles in the forearm to prevent injuries to the fingers, wrists and elbows
- Increasing endurance to allow you to stay on the wall longer
- Teaching calmness and clear thinking in dangerous or frightening situations
TRG Members with an annual or monthly subscription membership can attend our Kung Fu classes for free.
Non-members can attend for $10 per session or $50 per month. A first visit to check it out is free.
Brazilian Jiujitsu
Thursdays and Fridays 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a self-defence martial art based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. BJJ approaches self-defense by emphasizing taking an opponent to the ground, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds.
- Offering a safe and welcoming environment where people of all ages, genders, and skill levels can come together to learn and grow.
- Experienced instructors are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential, both on and off the mat.
- We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive culture, and we strive to foster a sense of camaraderie among our members.
TRG Members with an annual or monthly subscription membership can attend our Jiu Jitsu classes for free.
Non-members can attend for $10 per session or $45 per month. A first visit to check it out is free.