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Frequently Asked Questions Q: How much does it cost? A: That’s a loaded question! What would you Pay? At YMATC we offer 10 FREE calendar days to all new students to try each of our many programs. That way, you can try out each one of our classes before making your informed decision. Prices range all over depending on age, discounts and number of programs that a student is enrolled. Typically a student enrolled in training two hours per week would see fees of $125/ month (less than $16/class). We also offer multiple DISCOUNTS to offset the cost of training for families, post-secondary students, executive students, first responders and even those commuting from out of town. All of our programs are eligible for Kidsport and Jumpstart funding and we even have our very own Grant Program funding for youth, click here to apply: Apply Now Q: What forms of payment are available? A: We accept cash, cheque, debit/credit, e-transfer and PayPal. Pretty much everything except buttons! Q: What programs/styles do you offer? A: We are always evolving at YMATC. We have classes for pre-school through adult and beyond. Programs we currently offer: Karate , Mugido , Kickboxing , Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , TaeKwon-Do , Self Defense & Weapons , Little Ninjas and Kung Fu . We also hold Women’s Self Defense workshops, FREE Bullyproof sessions and an Anti Abduction Course throughout the year. Q: What age can they start at? A: We accept students ages 3 and up including youth, teens and even programs for adults! ​ Q: My child is younger than 3, but mature for their age, can they start anyway? A: Your child must be 3 years or older in the same month that they start classes. No exceptions. ​ Q: I am/ my child is autistic/ADD/ADHD/ has anxiety/ has a learning disorder, can I/ they still fit in and learn? A: Yes! We have taught many students all over the spectrum and all they need is the desire to learn. Parents and caregivers are welcome on the mats if they feel their child could use extra assistance (not instruction) to understand the rules of a class. Q: How do I sign up? A: We have a couple options for you and/or your child to get started. 1. Arrive 10 minutes early to fill out our waiver/ registration form the old fashioned (paper) way 2. Fill out our online form (click on any "Join Us" button) and be ready to go as soon as you walk in the door. Still plan to arrive a bit early to your class of choice. 3. Click the SIGN UP tab on our menu ​ Q: When is the FREE trial? A: The FREE 10 calendar day trial (as many classes in any/all programs for 10 calendar days) we offer in all of our programs starts whenever you start. Your first 10 days in any program is your FREE trial and all new students may take advantage of the trial classes in any or all programs. ​ Q: Do you have an after-school program? A: We do not currently offer an after-school program, daycare or babysitting. We also don't have an uber service, unfortunately. See our current schedule here ​. ​ Q: Am I too old to start? A: NO! The oldest student to walk in and start training at YMATC was 87 years young! Training in any of our programs can be tailored to each individual if needed. You are never too old to start learning. We have a broad spectrum of ages and abilities across our programs and no one is judged, only helped. If you have a concern about starting martial arts, give us a call and talk to your doctor and we’ll help you find the best answer to your training needs. “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” Q: What do I need to bring/wear? A: Wear something comfy. Usually sweat pants or shorts and a t-shirt do just fine. Bring a towel if you think you may break a sweat and a water bottle. We offer free water, but you’ll need something to drink it out of. Most of our programs are BARE FEET. Need equipment? CLICK HERE ​ Q: I have my own equipment/uniform, do I need to buy yours? A: Not necessarily, but it will depend. Most equipment/uniforms need to meet specific standards, so check with your instructor. Q: Where are you located? A: YMATC is currently located at 295 Broadway St. W. in Yorkton, SK. We are directly across from Trifon's Pizza, or if you’re new to town, we’re right beside Co-Op gas west, on the corner of Broadway Street and Lincoln Avenue. Click the icon for Google Maps. Join Us Private Lesson Q: What are your class times? A: Most classes are held Monday to Friday in the evenings . Our class schedule changes periodically to accommodate new programs/classes. A current program schedule can always be found on our Google Calendar , website and our Instagram / Facebook / Google pages. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact us at 306-621-1555 Q: How long is a class? A: Most of our classes run for a full hour. For the younger students (with a shorter attention span) we cut the time down to a half hour or 45 minutes. The shorter class times are reflected in the program fees per month. Q: Can I take more than 1 class? How much extra does that cost? A: Yes! We have many students training in multiple classes to better round out their martial knowledge and self defense training. You will only pay $25/month for each additional hour ($40/ 2 hours) class AND our discounts still apply. Q: Do you offer private lessons? What's the cost? A: Yes! While group classes offer the student a better value, sometimes an individual needs more attention. Whether you want to work on a specific skill set of techniques, you can't make it to our scheduled group classes, you need extra practice for an upcoming rank exam or you suffer from social anxiety in a group setting, we got you covered. Private lessons are $75/hour on average and all our discounts still apply (commuter, first responder, post secondary student, etc.). Work on striking, grappling, weapons, style specific curriculum or a mix for self defense. It's your private lesson so we can work on whatever you want! 10 days free Private Lesson Q: Do you offer group/ gym classes? A: Yes! We can customize a class (or series of classes) for your work group, office group, social group, or school PhysEd class and tailor it to fit your group's needs. Choose from a variety of martial arts styles, self defense or pick one specific style. Please allow as much time as possible for booking in advance (two weeks minimum) to ensure dates and times are available. GROUP BOOKING 10 days free Q: Do you teach outside of Yorkton? A: We have branch clubs in Melville, Regina and Cote FN , outside of that we will work with you to find an instructor, if available, nearest to you. We also have a satellite program to train students to lead their own classes at their preferred location. We will definitely teach workshops/seminars out of town! We will work with you to customize a workshop (or series of seminars) for your work group, office group, social group, or school PhysEd class and tailor it to fit your group's needs. Choose from a variety of martial arts styles/ self defense or pick one specific style. Please allow minimum 2 weeks lead time for booking and planning and to ensure dates and times are available. Click the button for more details and booking. Q: How do I tie a belt? A: An instructor is always available to help tie a belt. If you would like to save some time and learn for yourself, click here . We have published at least 4 videos on YouTube for belt tying and there are many others on the internet that are acceptable methods as well. ​ Q: Does my child (or myself) need to train twice per week in TaeKwon-Do? A: Yes & No. If the student is enrolled in classes only once per week due to other commitments, etc, the student will take twice as long to advance. Our curriculum and rank exams are based on students training twice per week. We have exams 3 times per year (every 4 months) and students must have a certain number of credits (classes) as a requirement to advance. Training only once per week does not allow students to advance at the same rate as twice per week students. This can lead to frustration, boredom and often quitting, especially at the higher ranks (blue belt +)where a twice a week student would take 8 months to attain enough credits, the once a week student might need up to 16 months to get the same amount of credits! If you are able, try to enrol for classes twice per week. This will help memory retention and overall satisfaction with the program. ​ Q: Will martial arts make my child violent? A: Absolutely not! We don't teach kids how to kick and punch so they can go down the street and beat up the neighbor's kid. Instead, we teach kids self-defense as a tool for personal growth and development. Kids learn to treat others as they want to be treated. They learn to respect all living things – from their parents to pets. Often, kids who were violent before they joined our class changed, and became non-violent. So no, martial arts won't make your child violent, in fact, just the opposite! Q: What if my child is not athletic? Will he/she have a hard time? A: Often children who don't find success in team sports come to martial arts. And they love it. That's because with martial arts you go at your own pace.See, team sports actually harm the self-esteem of children who aren't very athletic. When they don't perform well, the other kids can be pretty nasty. And this can leave some serious scars on their self-esteem. But with martial arts, they can't let anyone down. Everyone goes at their own pace. Some kids learn quicker than others – but the children who advance quickly are not valued more than the kids who advance slowly. Everyone is greatly encouraged – regardless of their athletic level. Q: Will my child learn a talent that they can be proud of? A: Many children find pride in being able to do “cool” things like dancing, juggling, singing, playing an instrument, etc., etc., etc. I've seen many kids enter talent shows, and show off their martial arts skills. The crowd is blown away every time! There's simply something fascinating and exciting about watching martial arts. And your child will take great pride in his/her abilities. Q: Will my child get hurt? A: I've had children come to my program for years without ever obtaining a single injury. This is actually the case with most children. Have children gotten injured in my martial arts class? Yes, some have. But the injuries were no different than those which kids who play baseball and other sports get. In the words of a parent I recently spoke with, “The instructors pay attention to detail when it comes to safety.” From padded, sprung floors, to proper gear, to step-by- step instruction – we do everything in our power to insure your child's safety. I can't guarantee your child won't be injured – but I can tell you that almost no children receive injuries in our programs. And that's because we take everyone's safety very seriously. Q: Will my child have fun? Will he want to stick with the program? A: When parents take their kids to appointments – normally the parent has to run around and do everything in their power to get their children to the appointment on time. “Hurry up!” they shout, “We'll be late!” (How many times have you said this?) But with martial arts, something fascinating happens… Often the children are the ones yelling these things! They don't want to be late, and they never want to miss a class. In fact, I know of many parents who use martial arts as an incentive to get chores done. If the kids are good, do their chores, and do their homework – they get martial arts as a reward.That's because your child will have a ton of fun. They'll be laughing and smiling throughout the entire class. And because they'll constantly be setting and reaching goals – they'll want to stick with the program. It will become a part of their life as if it was always there. Q: Are martial arts just for boys or can girls take classes too? A: On this page I've said “he” a lot. But the truth is, there are just as many girls in many of our classes as there are boys (sometimes more). Girls love martial arts just as much, and get the same fulfillment out of it as boys do. Also, if I've learned anything in my years of teaching, its that girls are just as tough as boys. Many are even tougher! So you don't have to worry about your little girl getting hurt, or feeling scared because she'll be practising with boys. In fact, the boys may even be the ones who are scared. Q: May I stay to watch my child's class? A: Yes! Parents are encouraged to watch their child in class. Having said that, make sure that you are actually watching, not playing on your phone. You wouldn't want your child to think that your phone is more important, right?! They are easily distracted by loud conversations as well, so please keep the chatter down and take phone calls outside. If you feel the need to coach your child, please keep it general such as "eyes open, ears open", our students have enough distractions without having to listen to multiple people trying to teach them at the same time. ​ Q: Who is the instructor? What qualifications does he have? A: YMATC’s owner and Master Instructor is Michael Forster . Master Forster is in his fourth decade of martial arts training. He also has other instructors, black belts and senior belt assistants who help with almost every class. This ensures a higher student to instructor ratio for assistance with learning and quality instruction that is YMATC’s standard. For more information, please don’t hesitate to chat with Mr. Forster about his background, world championship experiences and affiliations with the top organizations in the province, country and around the world! See what others are saying about Master Forster and YMATC. Q: When can I start? A: Besides our Little Ninjas and Yoga sessions, the programs we offer don’t have a “set in stone” start or end date, so when you’re ready to start, we’re ready to help you on your path. We realize that there are many other activities that students take part in throughout the year. Our programs and price structures are flexible to work around your other commitments. One of the best things about martial arts is that it’s available year round. Rain or shine, hot or cold, the weather doesn’t get in the way of our training. Q: Do classes run through the summer? A: YES! Although because of summer holidays, our schedule is condensed to reflect a vacation for everyone (including our instructors). We encourage summer training to stay active in class which makes for an easier start up in the fall. Students training through the summer will also advance through ranks more consistently because the curriculum stays fresh in their mind. Q: Will I be with other beginners? A: YES! New students are starting almost every week, so you are not behind on anything. We realize that starting a new activity, especially one such as martial arts, can sometimes be overwhelming. The fear of the unknown is a powerful thing. Please rest assured that we will do everything to make you feel at home, like you’re one of the family. Training is constantly supervised by professional instructors and SAFETY is always number one. If you’re still apprehensive or unsure about any class we encourage coming in to gather more information, brochures, schedules and even just to watch a class. If you’re not sure you’ll know anyone at class, feel free to bring a friend along! Everyone gets a FREE trial week, so there’s nothing to lose! Q: How big are the classes? A: We’ve made it a policy to have a limit on each and every class size so that we can keep the student to instructor ratio low so the quality of instruction stays high. For the younger classes the limit is 10-15 students and for youth and adults we have no more than 20 at a time. This limit has a downside though, because once a class is filled up, unfortunately we must create a waiting list. It’s a good idea to call/ text ahead to make sure we have a spot for you and reserve it ASAP. 306-621-1555 Q: What is "Open Mat"? How does it work? A: Open mat is a time slot where any student can work on anything they would like. Most popular is sparring or grappling but students can stretch, hit the bags, or even just watch others. Open mat times are included in every membership but if a student is only coming to open mat times, a drop in fee will be charged. ​ Q: How does the belt system work? A: Well, that’s another loaded question! We have multiple belt systems, rank systems and some programs have no ranks whatsoever depending on the style. All systems start at white and end with black, but the colors in between will vary. All of our styles offer a curriculum that can be tailored to any ability (or disability) and allows each student to progress at their own rate. Everyone learns differently, so we offer exams and promotions multiple times per year to encourage students to climb the martial arts ladder. Once a student reaches black belt, the journey doesn’t end, it’s merely the completion of the first chapter. Q: When do I get my Black Belt? A: When do you want to get it? Anyone can buy a black belt. It’s just a belt. It’s the knowledge behind a black belt that gets complicated. Every style has different standards and curriculum that students need to fully comprehend before getting to the rank of black. The time to learn everything required for a black belt will be different for everyone, but on average a TaeKwon-Do black belt takes 4 years, a Haidong Gumdo black belt will take 2-3 years, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt will take 10 years or more! You may ask why there is such a difference in time, and again it comes down to the amount of curriculum a student has to learn, their desire to learn it, their commitment to attend classes and their overall understanding of the material they learn. The averages outlined above are just that, averages. Students may take less time or more time depending how they learn and retain knowledge, and how often they practice. Q: Do I have to be a certain age to get my Black Belt? A: YES. We are not a "McDojo". We don’t hand out black belts to kids. Just like driving and voting, we believe there are certain responsibilities that come with achieving a black belt. Again the different styles have different standards, but the beliefs stay the same. The rank of Black Belt should be a respected achievement and should represent the wearer’s superior and intimate knowledge of the art they are wearing it for. Not to mention the countless hours of training invested. Anything worth doing is worth doing properly. Not, “well, you put in the time and paid the money, here’s your black belt.” Again the different styles have different standards, so our TKD black belts are minimum 14 years old whereas a BJJ black belt minimum age is 19. Remember that a black belt is only a white belt that didn’t quit. ​ Q: What does my monthly fee include? A: Besides the obvious program instruction and life saving skills to protect yourself and others your monthly fee is split up to cover so much more: registration fees, unlimited open mat times, exam/ rank promotion fees, website membership & curriculum videos, administration and office fees, decades of experience shown with professional and patient instruction, instructor/coaches' training and upgrades, low student to teacher ratio, access to our student association grants for competition and extra curricular seminars, electricity/ heat/ water utilities, building/ property maintenance, supplies and sanitation, property mortgage, property taxes, banking/ accounting fees, insurance/license/franchise fees, equipment & merchandise stock/ storage, access to fitness equipment, drinking water, social outing, structure, discipline, coordination, moral values, focus, balance, self-control, peace of mind, physical & mental exercise, core/ strength conditioning, active lifestyle, stress relief, OH! and TAX is included. ​ Q: I want to be a fighter (MMA, Muay Thai, etc), what do I need to do? A: The first step is to show up to class. Everyone is at different levels of desire and learning abilities, but we won't be in your corner if you're not training consistently. On average a brand new student to martial arts (no background) will train a minimum of 1 year before they are ready for their first full contact competition. Some take longer, some take less time. Our students have seen great success in all areas of competition, but we won't just throw you in the ring/ cage because you "want to fight". Sometimes the pros make it look easier than it is. We don't want our students getting hurt. ​ Q: What styles do you offer/ Do you teach Boxing/ Do you teach Karate? A: Our programs are constantly evolving at YMATC! For a current list of what we offer, click here for programs and here for schedule . ​ Q: What is the difference between Karate and TaeKwon-Do (or difference between the martial arts styles we offer)? A: Another loaded question. Besides the different countries that each was created in and their individual cultures and philosophies, the easiest way to describe style differences is this analogy: each style has evolved just as languages and dialects of those languages have evolved. Everyone that speaks might not sound the same even though the message is identical. ​ Q: What is the difference between TaeKwon-Do and Martial Arts? A: TaeKwon-Do IS a martial art. The difference being some clubs only teach a specific style or program (such as TaeKwon-Do) whereas we offer many different styles of martial arts (because different people have different interests and goals) so our club name uses the umbrella term of "martial arts" which is necessary to reflect that. ​ Q: What is the best style? What is the best style for me? A: There is no single best style and don't let anyone tell you different. If there was a "best style", everyone on the planet would be training in it. Each style has it's benefits and shortcomings depending on what you're looking for. The best style for you is the one that keeps your interest and helps you to accomplish your goals. Sometimes that can be done with one style, sometimes that can only be done by training in multiple styles. The question you need to ask yourself is: "What goals would I like to accomplish?" Once you know your goals, we can help you decide which style would suit you best. ​ Q: What do we call you? (in regards to an instructor's title) A: Yet another loaded question. As martial arts are steeped in respect it is important to address your instructor with a proper title. Having said that, Master Forster is not everyone's Master Instructor, nor is he a Master in all martial arts. While wearing his TaeKwon-Do uniform and belt, he should be addressed as Master Forster. He should also be addressed as Master Forster if you see him in a Haidong Gumdo (Korean Sword) setting and at Ultimate Combatives/ self defense classes. As a parent that is not taking classes, technically Master Forster is not your instructor, however, it is still important to set an example for your child, so please no first names, but you can use "coach", "sir" or "Mr. Forster" if you forget. This also works for Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mr. Forster is a Black Belt in BJJ so "professor" is the correct title when he is teaching BJJ, but "coach" works fine. Same goes for outside of all classes in a social setting or out and about in the world. If you see your instructor at Walmart (for example), it's OK to keep the same respect and use titles and last names, but we cannot get upset at you for using first names outside of class. Protocol in class should be "yes sir" or "no sir" (use ma'am for female instructors) when asked a question directly or otherwise. Having students from many backgrounds, you may wonder if Sensei would be a proper title, and it is if you're taking a Japanese art. If not, follow the guidelines above. Clear as mud? Still unsure? Just ask your instructor/ coach/ Master in person. ​ Q: Is that a real sword? A: YES. If you can see it and touch it, it is probably real. What you meant to ask is “Is that a sharp sword?” NO. Our sharp swords are put away so little hands stay uninjured with all fingers in tact. The swords and blades you see at class are all training weapons and are very dull to help keep everyone safe. ​ Q: Are you open? A: If you're standing outside our building and the door is locked, then sorry, we are closed. Check our class schedule to swing by later or click here to contact us. Q: I registered on this website, why don't I have member access yet? A: Being a website member hinges on being a current and active YMATC member. If you (or your child) are not taking physical classes, you will not have member access on our website either. If you have registered and paid for any program at YMATC, you will be granted appropriate website access until such time that your YMATC membership runs out. ​ Q: What if I have more questions? A: If you have a question that we didn’t answer above, please feel free to email , call, text message , message us on Facebook / Instagram / Google , or just drop by when classes are in session . We will answer any question you have and if we don’t have the answer, we will find it and get it to you ASAP. ​ ​ OUTSIDE YORKTON - BOOKING CONTACT US How much does it cost? That’s a loaded question! What would you Pay? At YMATC we offer a FREE trial week to all new students in each of our many programs. That way, you can try out each one of our classes before making your informed decision. Prices range all over depending on age, discounts and number of programs that a student is enrolled. Typically a student enrolled in training two hours per week would see fees of $125/ month (less than $16/class). We also offer multiple DISCOUNTS to offset the cost of training for families, post-secondary students, executive students, first responders and even those commuting from out of town. All of our programs are eligible for Kidsport and Jumpstart funding and we even have our very own Grant Program funding for youth. Best is to give us a call/ text 306.621.1555 What programs do you offer? We are always evolving at YMATC. We have classes for pre-school through adult and beyond. Programs we currently offer: Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Little Ninjas, Boxing, TaeKwon-Do, and Weapons. Seminars and courses include Women's Self Defense, Bullyproof, and our exclusive Anti Abduction course. What age can students start? We accept students ages 3 and up including youth, teens and even programs for adults! Give us a call/ text at 306.621.1555 to learn more. How do I sign up? You can sign up at class or click on any "2 Free Classes" or "Join Us" buttons or the SIGN UP tab on the website. The first week is FREE for all students to try any and all of our programs! Call/ Text 36.621.1555 for more information. What should I bring/ wear to class? Bring a water bottle and wear something comfy such as a t-shirt and sweat pants or shorts (maybe a towel if you tend to sweat a lot). We are in bare feet so no shoes are needed. Call or text 306.621.1555 for more info. What forms of payment are available? We accept cash, cheque, debit/credit, e-transfer and PayPal. Pretty much everything except buttons! When is the FREE trial? The FREE 10 day trial (as many classes in any/all programs for 10 calendar days) we offer starts whenever you start. Your first 10 days in any program is your FREE trial and all new students may take advantage of the trial classes in any or all programs. Where are you located? YMATC is currently located at 295 Broadway St. W. in Yorkton, SK. We are directly across from Trifon's Pizza, or if you’re new to town, we’re right beside Co-Op gas west, on the corner of Broadway Street and Lincoln Avenue. What is an FAQ section? An FAQ section can be used to quickly answer common questions about you or your business, such as “Where do you ship to?”, “What are your opening hours?” or “How can I book a service?” It’s a great way to help people navigate your site and can even boost your site’s SEO.

< Back Master Forster Master Instructor/ Owner Mr. Michael Forster is the Master Instructor and owner of Yorkton Martial Arts Training Center. After getting bullied too much in school, he started training in TaeKwon-Do at the YMCA in Regina. After four years he tested and received his 1st degree Black-Belt. The rest, as they say, is history. When Master Forster is not thinking about martial arts you can find him spending time with his family, camping, woodworking , or generally just trying to relax. Started Training ​ - September 15, 1992 Started Instructing ​- 1995 Ranks/ Certifications 7th Degree Black Belt - Master Instructor in TaeKwon-Do (UTI) 3rd Degree Black Belt - Master Instructor in Haidong Gumdo (World HG Federation) Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Infight BJJ) Level 1 instructor in FMA Red Belt - Taekwondo (WT) Green Belt - Japanese Jiujitsu (Shiho Karano) SMAA - Level 3 coaching - Level 5 Official - Zone 4 Board Rep. SaskSport - Respect in Sport -SRC-24T-GG2H6GG First Aid CPR C Other Styles Japanese Jiu Jitsu Judo Aikido Hapkido Muay Thai Chen Tai Chi Boxing Wrestling Filipino Martial Arts​ YMATC Programs Instructing Little Ninjas TaeKwon-Do Kickboxing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense & Weapons Youth Kickboxing Accomplishments Owner/Operator of Yorkton Martial Arts Training Center – est. 2002 UTI Team Canada Member – 1998 Birmingham, 2002 Miami and co-coach in 2005 Cardiff 2004 Canadian Champion – TKD Point Sparring 3rd Dan Black Belt (Haidong Gumdo) – May 2012 Inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame - TKD Instructor of the Year – November 2013 YMATC Team Canada Member and Coach – July 2015 World Champion – ITF Forms – Korea 2015 World Champion – Board Breaking – Korea 2015 Black Belt BJJ – February 6, 2022 7th Dan Black Belt (TKD) - June 10, 2023 - Endorsement Letters .pdf Download PDF • 5.84MB Has promoted 17 true martial artists to the rank of Black Belt​ ymatc@hotmail.com 306.621.1555

< Back Mr. Parisloff Head Instructor - Mugido Mr. Neil Parisloff started his training with YMATC in our first Haidong Gumdo class in the gymnasium of St. Alphonsus elementary school in 2007. He has always loved weapons, samurai swords mostly, so as soon as he heard YMATC had a class he had to join and the love of martial arts went from there. He started instructing around 1 year after starting, at first with sword class, then other weapons, kickboxing, Little Ninjas, Self Defense, and helped out with TKD when his son also trained. He was born and raised in Yorkton, SK, where he has also raised a family of his own. Mr. Parisloff is a parts manager/ tech at Ffun Motorsports and when he is not training he likes to work on his 73 VW beetle, spend time with his family and friends and do a little bit of golfing. Started Training ​ - September 2007 Started Instructing ​- 2009 Ranks/ Certifications 2nd degree Black Belt in Haidong Gumdo (World HG Federation) SMAA - Level 2 coaching ​ SaskSport - Respect in Sport - SRC-24T-GYYTY4G ​ Other Styles Hapkido Kickboxing Filipino Martial Arts​ YMATC Programs Instructing Little Ninjas Mugido YMATC Programs Assisting Self Defense & Weapons ​ Accomplishments 2nd Dan black belt (Haidong Gumdo) – May 12, 2012 International Martial Arts Hall of Fame - student recognition – November 2013 YMATC Student of the Year - 2008 ​ ​

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All YMATC Programs use in 10 calendar days Fitness 4 $ 48 48$ for anyone just using fitness equipment (parents) Valid for 4 months Select Fitness Equipment downstairs 4 months treadmill, weights, battle ropes, etc. Fitness 8 $ 96 96$ Valid for 8 months Select access all downstairs fitness equipment treadmill, weights, battle ropes, etc. Fitness 12 $ 144 144$ Fitness Equipment usage 12 months Valid for 12 months Select use all equipment downstairs unlimited treadmill, weights, battle ropes, etc. YOGA $ 80 80$ 1 month of Yoga at YMATC Valid for 4 weeks Select 1 hour per week Mugido Beginner PKG $ 480.25 480.25$ Korean Weapons class for ages 16+ Valid for 4 months Select 15% OFF 4 months tuition plus uniform and wooden sword PLUS online curriculum access Self Defense Beginner PKG $ 297.50 297.50$ Self Defense students ages 13+ Valid for 4 months Select 4 months of Self Defense, registration, rank shirt and online curriculum access @15% OFF Little Ninjas NEW $ 190 190$ for NEW ninjas - pre-schoolers aged 3-5 Valid for 10 weeks Select 10 weeks of Little Ninjas all inclusive includes classes, uniform and rank exam Little Ninjas RENEW $ 160 160$ for renewing Little Ninjas membership Valid for 10 weeks Select 10 weeks all inclusive includes classes and rank exam TKD - 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Adult Beginner PKG $ 396.95 396.95$ beginner package for Adult Kickboxing 1 per week Valid for 4 months Select Kickboxing once a week for 4 months plus all equipment @ 15% OFF KB2 Adult Beginner PKG $ 549.95 549.95$ 4 months tuition - 2 classes per week Valid for 4 months Select Kickboxing class and all equipment @15% OFF 6 Punch Card $ 125 125$ punch card perfect for shift workers Select TKD, KB, BJJ, Yth MMA 12 Punch Card $ 250 250$ punch card perfect for shift workers Select TKD, KB, BJJ, Yth MMA BJJ1 - Youth Beginner PKG $ 365.50 365.50$ for new Youth BJJ students Valid for 4 months Select 1 class per week for 4 months, registration, and uniform @15% BJJ2 Youth Beginner PKG $ 518.50 518.50$ beginner package for Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 4 months Valid for 4 months Select 4 months gi and no gi classes plus registration and a uniform @ 15% OFF BJJ1 - Adult Beginner PKG $ 399.50 399.50$ beginner package for Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu once a week Valid for 4 months Select BJJ once a week for 4 months plus registration and a uniform @ 15% OFF BJJ2 - Adult Beginner PKG $ 552.50 552.50$ beginner package for Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Valid for 4 months Select 4 months BJJ twice per week Plus uniform @15% OFF BJJ3 - Adult Beginner PKG $ 655.35 655.35$ beginner package for BJJ 3 classes per week Valid for 4 months Select 4 month of gi and no gi BJJ uniform, registration and curriculum access @ 15% OFF MMA - Youth Beginner PKG $ 609.45 609.45$ beginner package for Youth MMA Valid for 4 months Select 4 months twice per week training plus all necessary equipment* @15% OFF *wraps, gloves, shin pads, mouth guard and BJJ Gi MMA - Adult2 Beginner PKG $ 813.45 813.45$ beginner package for Adult MMA two days per week Valid for 4 months Select 4 classes per week for 4 months plus registration and all equipment @ 15% OFF MMA 6 Punch $ 165 165$ perfect for shift workers Select Adult Kickboxing & BJJ classes MMA 12 Punch $ 330 330$ perfect for shift workers Select Adult Kickboxing and BJJ classes Private Lesson $ 75 75$ 1 on 1 instruction in any style you wish Valid for 2 weeks Select 1 Private Lesson (1 hour) Privates 3 PKG $ 225 225$ 1 on 1 in any style you wish Select 3 Private Lessons Privates 5 PKG $ 375 375$ 1 on 1 training in any style you wish Select 5 Private Lessons Privates 10 PKG $ 712.50 712.50$ 1 on 1 training in any style you wish Select 1 hour (x10) of private instruction from our professionals Package includes 10 private lessons 5% OFF Privates 20 PKG $ 1,350 1,350$ 20 private lessons @ 10% off Select 1 on 1 private lessons with one of our professionals Package includes 20 private lessons 10% OFF Privates 40 PKG $ 2,400 2,400$ 40 Private lessons @ 20% OFF Select 1 on 1 private lessons with one of our professionals Package includes 40 private lessons 20% OFF Livestream Channel $ 10 10$ Every year Only for viewing our livestream of events Select Live video feed of events 10 days free

< Back Mr. Forster Assistant Mr. Isaac Forster started with YMATC at the age of 3 in our Little Ninjas program in 2012. Since then he has moved on to train in TKD and BJJ and has enjoyed competition in multiple styles and tournaments with an impressive collection of awards. He enjoys gaming in his spare time and plays basketball in winter and football in the spring and fall months. Started Training ​ - September 2012 Started Assisting ​- 2019 ​Ranks/ Certifications 1st Gup - Red Belt Black Stripe (TKD) Yellow Belt (BJJ) S SaskSport - Respect in Sport - ​ Other Styles ​​YMATC Programs Assisting Jr./ Youth TaeKwon-Do Youth BJJ​​ Accomplishments Red Belt Black Stripe - May 27, 2023 Provincial Champion Gi - April 29, 2023 Yellow Belt - December 14, 2022 SMAA Runner Up 2019 - Weapon Sparring Sask Submission Series Provincial Champ 2017 - Gi Kicktoberfest 2017 - Weapon Sparring Grand Champ SMAA Provincial Champ 2017 - Point Sparring & Weapon Sparring SMAA Runner Up 2016 - Weapon Sparring Tomodachi Open 2016 - Junior Grand Champ overall YMATC Student of the Year - 2016 ​ ​

YMATC Alumni Student of the Year Some students, black belts and alumni of YMATC Black Belts TaeKwon-do GUMDO Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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< Back Mrs. Kozie Assistant Alicia Kozie started her Taekwondo training in February of 2020 alongside her sister, Michaela Miller. She joined to keep up with her fitness and try something new. She found that she really enjoyed it and Taekwondo has become a part of her weekly routine. Alicia is an Employment Coordinator at the Saskatchewan Health Authority. When she is not working or training, she can be found hanging out with family and friends, playing video games with her boys, baking, walking her dog and solving sudoku puzzles. Started Training ​ - February 2020 Started Assisting ​- September 2023​ Ranks/ Certifications Blue Belt TKD (UTI) SMAA - Level 1 coaching ​ SaskSport - Respect in Sport - SRC-13759404-1-V3B​ Other Styles ​ ​ YMATC Programs Assisting Jr. TKDYouth TKD​ Accomplishments Blue Belt May 27, 2023 ​ ​

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< Back Ms. Berehula Assistant Ms. Tamara Berehula started her TKD training in Estevan, SK. After moving closer to Yorkton, she continued her TKD training at YMATC and also has her boys training too! Started Training ​ - February 2020 Started Assisting ​- September 2023​ Ranks/ Certifications Blue Belt TKD (UTI) SMAA - Level 1 coaching ​ SaskSport - Respect in Sport - SRC-139-1-V3B​ Other Styles ​ Weapons FMA​ YMATC Programs Assisting Jr. TKD/ Youth TKD​ Accomplishments Blue Belt May 27, 2023 ​ ​

< Back Coach Gehl Assistant Coach - KB/BJJ Coach Zachary Gehl , like many of our coaches and students, was being bullied at school and has seen martial arts as a large influence on his life. The physical and mental growth he has gained from training and competing has helped him with so many other aspects in his life. The mental toughness and determination has also helped him in his investing endeavours. Started Training ​ - April 2014 Started Instructing ​- January 2018 Ranks/ Certifications 2D Purple Belt BJJ (Infight) SMAA - Level 1 coaching ​ SaskSport - Respect in Sport - SRC-8140192-1-E4J First Aid​ Other Styles MMA Wrestling Boxing ​YMATC Programs Assisting Kickboxing Adult BJJ ​Accomplishments 155lb Dream FC TITLE - December 22, 2023 Amateur Featherweight TITLE - Dream FC - Sept 10, 2022 3D Purple Belt BJJ - February 7, 2023 World Record - 150 boxing rounds in 10 hours - August 29, 2020 SMAA - Competitor of the Year 2016 SJJIF - World No Gi Bronze 2016 IBJJF - World No Gi Silver 2016 Light & Open Weight IBJJF - Chicago 2016 - Double Bronze American Nationals - Las Vegas Gi Bronze 2016 American Nationals - Las Vegas 2017 Silver Gi & Bronze No Gi NAGA - Las Vegas 2018 Double Silver NAGA - Minnesota 2018 Double Gold Submission Series - Littlerock Arkansas 2018 Gold Gi & Bronze No Gi Fuji Louisiana 2018 - Double Gold NAGA - Las Vegas Western Finals 2018 - Gold Gi & Bronze No Gi Valhalla Combat League - 2018 Champion 135lb Fight to Win Pro - New Orleans, Oklahoma City & Minneapolis - 2-1 record 2017-2018 4x Sask Sub Series Provincial Champion Gi & No Gi YMATC Student of the Year - 2015 ​ ​

About Us Yorkton Martial Arts is the most diverse club in Yorkton, SK, Canada serving the city and surrounding area since 2002. We offer different arts and styles to suit most everyone! KUNG FU is on our extensive list of programming and so is Self Defense ! We have added a Yoga program and we also offer Karate , Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , Kickboxing , Little Ninjas , TaeKwon-Do , and Weapons . Seminars and courses include Women's Self Defense , Bullyproof , and our exclusive Anti Abduction course. Read the program descriptions below for more information on each class. Give us a call , text or email if you have any questions (also see our FAQ page ) or drop by to start your FREE trial classes! You can also find and contact us on any of the social platforms below: Join Us Private Lesson website Our Programs In addition to our weekly Self Defense classes, we have exclusive "Women's Only" Self Defense workshops throughout the year. Here we teach the straight forward self defense techniques that can save your life, or even the life of a loved one! Each workshop consists of a warm-up stretch then effective balance drills, striking, grappling, escapes, weapon basics and ground defense all used to empower the individual. Self Defense is like insurance: It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it! MUGIDO Weapons class promotes physical and mental development through the process of mastering single, double, long/ short range, edged and blunt weapons. We practice control and accuracy and use foam padded weapons when necessary for extra safety. Weapons class can be an excellent extension of techniques from any martial art style. Come visit us today to start your experience with the weapon arts BULLY PrOOF KARATE Shotokan is the style of Karate at YMATC. Developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son Gigo (Yoshitaka) Funakoshi (1906–1945). There is no single "Shotokan school", although they all bear Funakoshi's influence. As the most widely practiced style, Shotokan is considered a traditional and influential form of karate do. Shotokan training is usually divided into three parts: kihon (basics), kata (forms or patterns of moves), and kumite (sparri ng). Techniques in kihon and kata are characterised by deep, long stances that provide stability, enable powerful movements, and strengthen the legs. Shotokan is regarded as a dynamic martial art as it develops anaerobic, powerful techniques as well as developing speed. Initially strength and power are demonstrated instead of slower, more flowing motions. Those who progress to brown and black belt level develop a much more fluid style that incorporates grappling, throwing and some standing joint locking techniques, which can be found even in basic kata. Kumite (fighting) techniques are practiced in the kihon and kata and developed from basic to advanced levels with an opponent. SIGN UP testimonials program schedule meet the team frequently asked questions 10 days free group classes Private Lesson BJJ KF UCSD LN KB TKD WSD BP MUGI KARATE