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Martial Arts

Alpha Upkudo Karate & Kickboxing - Personal Development Center, ages 3 and above, offering teen and adult kickboxing, self defense, karate. In addition youth fitness, personal training, and  after-school programs; Contact: Renshi Anne Radke; www.upkudo.com 514-4334 or 566-4544

American Karate Studios - offering a recreational program that includes kickboxing, self-defense instruction, and preparation for individual competition, if desired, for children and adults of all ages and skill levels; Contact: Linda Morris 893-5425; www.akskenpo.com

Apalachee Martial Arts - Offering a year-round, Olympic-style Judo training program for those of all ages and skill levels; Contact: Donald Trussell 671-5504

Capoeira Volta Ao Mundo - offering Capoeira, a Brazilian Martial Art, which combines dance, acrobatic movements, songs, percussion, and martial skills. The year-round program is designed for those age 6-69 of all skill levels; Located at 2550 West Pensacola St.; Contact: Mico 559-1549; www.capoeiraflorida.com

Gallop's Karate School - offering year-round recreational programs in goju karate, tae kwon do, tai chi, kickboxing, and self-defense training; competitions available. The program is designed for children age 3-17 and adults of all skill levels; Contact: Kristal Franklin 216-1212; www.gallopskarate.com

Kenpo Karate & Kickboxing Center, Inc.- offering year-round recreational programs in kenpo karate, non-contact kickboxing, modern arnis, grappling, as well as self-defense training for children age 4-17 and adults of all skill levels; Contact: Jerry Ingle 386-7279; www.kenpocenter.com

Kiddefence.org - Abduction prevention and self-defense training for boys and girls ages 4-11, and girl's only ages 12-17; Contact: Jerry Ingle with Kempo Karate 386-7279; www.kenpocenter.com

Leon County Judo Club - offering a recreational and competitive year-round program in Judo, including Olympic-style Judo training; Located at 1940-B N Monroe St.; Contact: Fred Hand 668-1803 or 284-3935;   www.mywebpages.comcast.net/leoncountyjudo/index.htm

Nisei Bujutsu Federation of America - offering a year-round program in ju-jutsu and self-defense (in a NBFA, Inc. certified dojo) for children age 4-17, and adults of all skill levels; located at 1940-B N Monroe St. Contact: Sensei Jaro Joseph or Sensei Kervin Rene 224-0007; www.yawaradojo.com

North Florida Aikikai - Offering a year round program with recreation and health perspectives for beginners-shodan and beyond, primarily for college and professionals. The power of Aikido is the power of a strong and unified spirit, mind and body moving in harmony. Not just a martial art, a way of life, practical applications to life's diversity; 570-5155; www.nfa.asu.org

Police Athletic League - offering year-round (AIKIDO) martial arts training that promotes discipline & self-confidence to children age 10-14; Contact: Dorita Gavin 891-4257

TaeKwonDo USA Family Center - offering a year-round recreational and competitive tae kwon do and personal fitness program for those of all ages and skill levels; Located at 2818 Capital Circle NE; Contact: Emory Morris 385-7533; www.ataonline.com, www.members.aol.com/MasterJEMorris/siteFiles/home.html

Tallahassee TaeKwonDo Academy - Offering a year-round recreational and competitive program in martial arts education and success skills for children age 3-17 and adults; Located at 3260 Mahan Dr; Contact: Brad Fantle 878-3900; www.tallytkd.com. Crawfordville location: located at 27 Azallea Dr 926-3777.

Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA - offering a year-round program in Tai Chi, health improvement; and moving meditation training & practice for adults; There are no competitive levels; Contact: Sean Dennison  224-5438; www.taoist.org

YMCA - Judo is a new martial arts program at the YMCA. Classes begin in September. No previous martial arts training needed. Class for kids (at least 5 years old) and adults. Contact: Tasha Everette