Fitness & Movement Workshops
Muay Thai Workshop
Dates: December 7th to 28th
When: Class is 1x/week, Sundays 10-11 am
Fees: $15/class Members | $25/class Non-Members
Instructor: Josh English
Come learn ‘The Art of 8 Limbs’ – Muay Thai is an inclusive environment. Muay Thai is a martial art that utilizes kicks, punches, knees & elbows along with clinch (or standing grappling) With a heavy focus on fundamentals, we will work on developing our footwork & familiarizing ourselves with the techniques available at every range & their proper application. No matter your age or ability level, Muay Thai is a challenging full-body workout, a practical means of self-defense and rich with cultural history. Sign up for one class or all of them (minimum 2 students/class)!
Josh is a full Kru under the esteemed Burke Camp. Along with establishing the inaugural ongoing ‘Thai Boxing Fundamentals’ program at PCC he has coached at some of the largest combat sports gyms in Portland for over a decade. He continues to train regularly under his mentors & can’t wait to sharing his love of Muay Thai with you!
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Introduction to Flamenco Dance with Marlon
Per Class Cost: $90 Members | $180 Non-Members
Instructor: Marlon
Join Marlon, a former member of El Ballet Español de Cuba, in an introduction to Flamenco dancing. This 6 week program will review and celebrate the cultural foundations of flamenco dance including learning proper posture, introductions to footwork, arm movements, and hand clapping (palmas). Street shoes and casual dress for attire. We will learn and practice each element individually, before combining them into a basic sequence. This class is perfect for beginners. Continue on to the next course for more advanced choreography.
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TRX Small Group Training
Per Class Cost: $20 Members | $35 Non-Members
Trainer: Simar Tate
TRX (Total Resistance Exercises) is piece of equipment that uses suspension and gravity to build full body strength focusing on the core, and increasing flexibility and mobility in the joints. An excellent workout to gain balance and agility. It is extremely scalable and accommodating to fit all fitness levels. Work with a personal trainer in a small group setting for the benefit of individualized instruction and the motivation of having other’s encouragement.
Sign up required 24hrs prior to class. A minimum of 1 person must be enrolled each day for the class to be held.
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Beginning Pickleball Workshops
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Fees: $35 Members | $50 Non-Members
Instructor: Bob Wolfe
We will cover etiquette and safety, shots and strategy, rules and scoring, and then we’ll play real games to integrate our new skills. By the end of the session, you’ll have a foundation of knowledge to play pickleball anywhere as a 2.0 ranked player!
This is an energetic class with drills for the most important pickleball shots, a thorough review of key rules, the unique pickleball scoring system, and actual gameplay.
This class is the beginning of your pickleball journey that could lead to years of fun, exercise, and making new friends. This clinic is suitable for brand new players, and those who have taken a beginner class already are welcome to repeat the session.
Pickleball Skills & Drills Workshops
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Fees: $35 Members | $50 Non-Members
Instructor: Bob Wolfe
These sessions are suitable for players who are 2.5 +. What is a 2.5 level player? That is a beginner to intermediate player who understands the basic rules, can sustain a short rally, hit basic strokes like forehands and backhands with some direction, and is starting to develop consistency with serves and returns, but may struggle with advanced shot placement and court positioning. They know that dinks and volleys are important but may not always play from the kitchen line.
The Volley Session: You simply cannot win pickleball games without learning to volley the pickleball. In this session we will utilize the ball machine and you will hit five different kinds of volleys with many, many repetitions. Class size limited to six people to ensure everyone gets lots of shots in. Coaching is available as part of the session, as players desire, but advanced players are welcome to attend and get in some reps.
The Strategy Session: This session will focus on the all-important first 3 to 6 shots of the game. Learn where to hit those shots, and why to hit them there. This session can change the way you see the pickleball court and help you win more games. Stop playing pickleball without a plan!
Ball Machine Session: We will unleash The Lobster and spend the first hour hitting shots from the baseline — think return of serve, third shot drive, drop shots and more, both forehand and backhand. You can practice any shots you want, and hit many, many repetitions. Then in the second hour, we focus on net play — lots and lots of volleys, and perhaps even some dinking. Coaching on shot making available as desired.
Doubles Strategy: Are you just hitting the pickleball over the net at random? Start playing pickleball with a plan to win! In this session we will discuss and drill the most successful pickleball strategies, with a focus on partner movement and cooperation and an introduction to stacking.