Adult Programs
Program Director - Cathy Hanson (780-450-1165 or adultprograms@burnewood.ca) Burnewood Community League currently offers the following programs. If you'd be interested in seeing a new program here, please feel free to share your ideas with our Adult Programs Director, Cathy.
Zumba Dance and Yoga
Karate Do
Instructed by: Chris Eckert (780-465-0581 or www.japankaratedo-edmonton.com)The Burnewood Community League karate program offers traditional instruction in the Japanese martial art of karate. The program is open to people of all ages and combines elements from the three traditional styles originating from the Okanawa region in Japan. The word karate translates as 'empty hand' and perfectly expresses the philosophy of karate - self-defense.
Students are taught the importance of both mental and physical discipline, as well as perseverance. Combined with a great workout and the opportunity to compete at organized events, karate teaches many skills that are directly transferable to every-day life, working under pressure being a perfect example.
Our instructor, Chris Eckert is a fourth degree black belt and has been practicing karate since 1978. Chris started the BCL karate program in 1996, not long after moving in to the Burnewood community, and has seen it grow significantly during the past 10 years. He is a certified instructor with Genbukai Canada. In order to ensure that his teaching skills remain at their peak, Chris attends regular training sessions in Canada, the US, and in Japan.
Pilates
call: Lina, Certified Pilates Instructor @ (780)686-6522 or Email: linapilates@hotmail.com- Improves strength, flexibility and balance.
- Tones and builds long, lean muscles without bulk
- Challenges deep abdominal muscles to support the core
- Strengthens the back
- creates better posture
THURSDAY DAY TIME. 10:30- 11:30 AM (Depending on interest, child care may be available)
and TUESDAY EVENINGS 7- 8 Pm