Martial Arts such as Karate and Tai Chi are very popular amongst kids, teenagers and adults in the Cayman Islands. Luckily, to suit these interests, there are several schools on island that offer a variety of martial arts training programmes, classes and clubs.
Martial Arts originated as a form of self-defense practice or an attack skill. It is now used in military and law enforcement applications, entertainment, competitions and for physical, mental, and spiritual development.
Below is a list of martial arts providers in Cayman. They all offer exceptional services and a variety of martial art styles.
Purple Dragon School of Martial Arts, on the 2nd floor of the Reliable Industries Building, 313 Compass Drive, runs adult classes in Don Jitsu Ryu, fitness kickboxing and self-defence classes. Each program allows one free trial class, call to schedule your free trial. Office number: (345) 946 1241 and Dojo Cell: (345) 916 1416.
Head to Cayman Islands Taekwondo Academy for taekwondo lessons, located in Crown Square, Eastern Avenue. They provide classes for adults and children. (Tel: (345) 749 5348 or (345) 328 5006).
CASK Karate & Tai Chi is taught at King’s Sports Centre on Crewe Road. They offer Wado Karate classes and a Tai Chi programme. For more information visit www.caskcayman.com or call (345) 925 3367.
Kickboxing
Fitness Connection offers a cardio kickboxing class which teaches the basics of kickboxing through a fast-paced workout.
Classes are performed with a partner and include exercises for strengthening the upper and lower body, as well as core strength and abdominals. Classes are held at lunch time as well as in the evenings. Call (345) 949 8485 or visit www.fitness.ky for more information and for class schedules.