Norman Yonkers' Karate Connection
Mixed Martial Arts Academy
168 Cushing Street • Fredonia, NY 14063 • 716/679-7685 • www.karatecon.com


THE WINNING EDGE!
To say that teens today have a lot of choices is a huge understatement.
The important question is, are the choices they're making, good ones?
They are exposed daily to bullies, peer pressure, and a variety of other potentially negative influences.
That's why it is so important that you give your teen the "winning edge" with martial arts training at our school.
Through the excitement of a dynamic program, teens are taught how to make good choices.
Our lessons in confidence building, self-control and concentration unlock your teen's potential
and creates a balance of behaviors.
• Martial arts helps to create the child who will become the educated, well-employed and socially conscious adult.
• Martial arts will prepare your child to live a full and satisfying life, despite many of society's ills.
• Martial arts training prepares for confrontation, as it teaches how to avoid confrontation.
• Martial arts replaces insecurity and low self-esteem with confidence and a greater self worth.
So don't wait. Give your teen the edge with martial arts classes at our school.
Our program is safe, fun, and educational.
JUNIOR PROGRAM
This program is based on attending either 2 classes or 4 classes/week.
You do not need to attend the same days and times each week.
This program is flexible, so take them as your schedule permits.
You may choose to enroll in our Traditional Karate Program,
Kickboxing/MMA, or our Grappling Program.
*All Items Needed in a Program Must Be Purchased from Us Within 1 month of Joining.
1 Month - 2 Classes/Week = $85.00
(8 classes/month)
1 Month - 4 Classes/Week = $95.00
(16 classes/month)
Juniors
Kickboxing/MMA
Tuesday 8:50-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:25-9:10 pm
Saturday 12:40-1:25 pm
Our kickboxing/mma program is a dynamic class designed to utilize knees and elbows as well as kicks and boxing strikes. Our kickboxing class teaches proper striking techniques and improves endurance, stamina, speed, power and balance. It also prepares students to prevent take downs and to obtain control in close-quarter combat. We blend Muay Thai, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do with Wrestling and Judo take-downs, and take-down defenses in this non-traditional class. We also work on moving seamlessly from striking to Grappling and back again. This class can be used as your only style but we recommend training in this class along with the grappling class if you are interested in becoming completely well rounded in mixed martial arts. This class is also well suited for men and women who are not interested in becoming the next MMA Superstar; but who are just looking for the best workout ever!
*Items Needed:
School T-Shirt &
MMA/Boxing Gloves
Traditional Karate
Monday 7:10-7:55 pm
Tuesday 8:05-8:50 pm
Wednesday 7:50-8:35 pm
Thursday 7:40-8:25 pm
Saturday 11:55 am-12:40 pm
Our traditional program of Goshin Do is a compilation of Japanese Karate, Tae Kwon Do, JKD,
Krav Maga, Jujitsu, Aiki Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Hayastan Grappling. It teaches the traditional aspects of martial arts which include: kata, self-defense, inside fighting, sparring, breaking, weapons, basics, grappling, theories & concepts, japanese language, fitness, respect, discipline, and goal setting.
We also teach how martial arts can enhance and work in conjunction with school, work, and family.
This program is for everyone who wants to make positive changes to their lives.
*Items Needed:
School Uniform
Grappling Gi/No-Gi
Monday 7:55-8:40 pm
Wednesday 8:35-9:20 pm
Saturday 12:40-1:25 pm
The Hayastan Submission Grappling program is a compilation of traditional Jujitsu, Judo, Wrestling and Russian Sambo. It is primarily a ground-grappling art that consists of throws, arm locks, leg locks and controlling techniques. These techniques are blended with modern self-defense techniques, such as those seen in MMA tournaments.
Hayastan Submission Grappling has been influenced by many countries around the world, including Japan, Korea, China, Russia, Armenia, Brazil and even America. As such, it is an internationally recognized system founded by world-renowned
Gokor Chivichyan and his instructor “Judo” Gene LeBell. Sensei Gokor is a world champion in Judo, Jujitsu, Sambo and MMA competition.
*Items Needed:
School Grappling Gi
& School Rashguard
