Jefferson to begin Karate program

OAK RIDGE — The Jefferson Township Recreation Department’s Karate Program will begin its next 10-week session on Monday, Sept. 19, and continue through Monday, Nov. 28.
There will be no class on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.
The program is open to school age children ages Kindergarten and up as well as adults.
Classes are held in the Community Lodge at Camp Jefferson on Weldon Road at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for grades K- 4th grade and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for grades 5 through adults. The program fee is $55 per person with a discount of $5 per person for the second, third, etc. sibling enrolled.
This on-going program has been running for 11 years through the Recreation Department with instructors from the Jersey Judo Karate Academy of Kenvil teaching the Isshinryu style of Karate. The skills learned help students develop coordination, balance, posture, and endurance. Students also gain self-confidence and discipline through progression in karate, while studying the authentic form of Asian Martial Arts. Jersey Judo Karate Academy is run by Sensei Rick Norris, a Kudan (9th degree black belt), and the Academy’s staff includes over 50 certified, fully trained black belts.
The Jefferson Township Recreation Department is currently transitioning to an online registration system through Community Pass.
Log on to http://www.communitypass.net and follow the prompts to set up an account and register for this class or any other class or activity sponsored by the Jefferson Township Recreation Department that is currently posted.
If you are experiencing difficulty in registering online, you can log on to www.jeffersontownship.net, click on the “Form Center” link on the left side of the home page, and scroll down to the Recreation Department to find step-by-step directions for registering online through Community Pass. If you need assistance after following the detailed instructions to create an account and register for Karate class, please contact the Recreation office at 973-663-8404 x4 for assistance.