Specialty Fitness Classes

Specialty Fitness Classes provide a unique exercise class experience with specialized equipment. Each class is instructed by certified Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors.

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Aikido
Aikido is a Japanese martial art based on a philosophy of nonviolence. Students of all ages and fitness levels can advance through the ranks, learning traditional joint locks, throws, and wooden weaponry. Our curriculum also teaches strategies for self-defense, stranger safety, and anti-bullying. Come join us to experience a martial art designed to break the cycle of violence and find a new path of confidence, empowerment, and movement.

Age 11+
Sun 1:00–3:00pm

9/2-9/16  | $42 fee/$32m  | Class #5075
10/14-10/28 | $75 fee$65m | Class #5191
11/4-11/25 | $75 fee$65m | Class #5192
12/2-12/30 | $75 fee$65m | Class #5193  no class 12/23

Rock Steady

Boxers condition for optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength to defend against and overcome opponents. At Rock Steady, the opponent is Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s causes a loss in many of the same elements that boxers condition to improve. And published medical research has shown that forced, intense exercise can reduce, reverse and delay Parkinson’s symptoms. We also know that a diversity of symptoms needs to be addressed simultaneously.

In comparison to other sports, boxing is the most physically demanding styles of training, according to a study conducted by ESPN and by people who have done it! But in addition to being an intense, diverse form of training, boxing is also an incredible stress reliever, confidence booster and FUN!

Mon 1-3pm, Wed & Fri 2-3pm

9/3-9/29  | $30 fee/ $0 Mem | class #5288

10/3-10/31 | $30 fee/ $0 Mem | class #5289

11/2-11/30 | $30 fee/ $0 Mem | class #5290

12/3-12/31 | $30 fee/ $0 Mem | class #5291

Balance Class
Improve your well-being with this exercise class for anyone at the age 50 and older. The program includes flexibility and range-of-motion movements, weightbearing exercises for muscular strength and endurance,
deep breathing, and body awareness motions. 
Age 65+
MonWed 12:30–1:30pm | 10/15–10/31 | $20 fee/$10m | 5196
MonWed 12:30–1:30pm | 11/5–11/28 | $20 fee/$10m | 5197  No class 11/21.
MonWed 12:30–1:30pm | 12/3–12/19 | $20 fee/$10m | 5198

FIT over 50
$10 per class
Improve your well-being with this exercise class for women age 50 and older. The program includes flexibility and range-of-motion movements, weight-bearing exercises for muscular strength and endurance, deep breathing, and body awareness motions.
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J-FIT with Kate
A heart-pumping exercise program with renowned trainer Kate that will challenge your current fitness levels. If you are trying to find the motivation to get started with a workout, J-Fit will get you the results you want. You will become part of a team that will keep you motivated and accountable.
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Pilates
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For more information, contact Mandy Kelley, Fitness Center Director, at mkelley@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9212.