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Martial Arts

The martial arts, including Judo, Karate and Tang So Do, offer a popular form of exercise and self-defense. These sports help to develop self-confidence as well as balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, timing, and mental focus. Programs for children and adults are offered at a variety of locations in Fall River. Fees vary but scholarships are available at the CD-REC program.

Listed below are some of the resources in Fall River that can provide opportunities to maintain fitness. This is not a complete listing, and additional resources can be added at anytime by contacting the webmaster at drweed@cox.net. Listing of private commercial resources does not constitute an endorsement of these services.

CD-REC Judo Classes Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, 72 Bank Street, CD-Recreation offers Judo Classes. Call 508-679-0922 for more information.
  Lee Tae Kwondo 159 E. Main St., 508-730-2722
  Tavares Shotokan Karate School 709 Pleasant St., 508-679-6995
Y.M.C.A. of Greater Fall River The YMCA, 190 N.Main Street, offers Karate Classes throughout the year. Call 508-675-784 for more information.