BUSINESS BRIEF — Port Townsend YMCA slates new classes in taekwondo

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, April 15, 2014

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County YMCA will offer two new taekwondo classes at Mountain View Commons gym, 1919 Blaine St., for ages 5 and older.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Master Waleed SimBa will lead two classes divided by age group.

Ages 5 to 9 will meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and ages 10 and older meet from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Classes are ongoing.

SimBa has 42 years of experience, has operated several taekwondo schools and practiced around the world. He is accredited with the World Taekwondo Federation in Korea.

The cost is $90 per month, uniforms included. Financial assistance is available to all those who qualify.

For more information about the class and rates, phone the office at 360-385-5811 or visit www.jeffymca.org.

Taekwondo is a martial art through which participants build confidence, strength, discipline and learn self-defense.