Krav Maga and Belly Dancing Return in April

Back by popluar demand, Krav Maga and Belly Dancing each will have another session in April. "Krav will start again on April 23 and run for six weeks every Wednesday, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., until May 28," said Beth McCullough, JCC Fitness Specialist.

McCullough explained that Krav Maga is a practical, reality-based system of self defense. "Originating with the Israeli Defense Forces, it teaches techniques and principles to handle realistic hostile encounters of all kinds," she said. "Krav Maga is designed to be effective no matter the size, gender, strength, age or previous training of the student.

Because all of the techniques are based upon instinctive reactions and simple movements, students learn and retain the knowledge quickly and effectively, she said. "Everything that is taught in Krav Maga course has been created, refined and adapted to fit true-to-life attack scenarios," said McCullough.

Intertwined with the concepts and methods of self-defense is Krav Maga's strong emphasis on physical fitness. "Students of Krav Maga often see fitness results almost immediately, and because of our unique training methods, workouts always remain dynamic and fresh. Many students choose this fun and challenging workout over traditional gym workout routines," she said.

The cost for the six-week course is $75 for JCC Health Club members, $85 for JCC General Members, and $100 for non-members. There is no drop-in availability.

Unleash Your Inner Goddess With Belly Dancing

Calling all ladies! Learn the womanly art of Belly Dancing while strengthening your core muscles, increasing your stamina, and practicing your balance, during the JCC's six-week Belly Dancing classes, to be held Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., from April 9 through May 14.

The cost is $60 for JCC Health Club members, $70 for JCC General members, and $85 for non-members. Drop-in rate is $12 per class.

For more information about upcoming classes and events, contact McCullough at (614) 559-6207 or bmccullough@columbusjcc.org.