Martial Arts
YMCA/Salem Budokai martial arts classes are designed to prevent negative behavior and to foster growth of mind, body and spirit!
Our Sensei, Bob Parksion, started his martial arts training in Judo in Seattle in 1969. Bob Sensei holds the rank of 5th degree black belt in the Koden Bujutsu Ryu Jujitsu and Karate Association, Ikkyu (first kyu) in Judo with the United States Judo Association, and many other top-tier rankings. Al Elfstrom is the senior instructor at Salem Budokai and has been training students for over 30 years. He is a 7th degree black belt. Our other outstanding instructors include Tyke Crocker, 3rd degree black belt; Logan Priollaud, 3rd degree black belt ; Bill Roberts, 2nd degree black belt; Jennifer Dudley, 2nd degree black belt; Rhonda Priollaud, 1st degree black belt; Jason Robinson, 1st degree black belt; Jonathan Cole, 1st degree black belt. (first kyu) in Judo with the United States Judo Association.
YMCA/Salem Budokai Martial Arts offer classes for people of all ages. When attending a class, please wear loose, comfortable clothing with no buttons, zippers, etc. A gui is not required.
Call (503) 581-9622 for more information, or visit http://www.salembudokai.com
Mini-Kicks
For kids ages 4 to 7
This class enhances confidence, concentration, self-discipline and self-defense in a non-competitive
environment.
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
$15.00 members / $40.00 non-members
Youth Martial Arts
For kids ages 8 to16
Students study four Japanese Martial Arts: Jujitsu, Karate, Aikido and Judo.
Monday and Thursday Evenings 5:30-6:30 p.m.
$15.00 members / $40.00 non-members
Family Jujitsu Class
Offered to students from the Youth and Adult Martial Arts Classes.
Saturdays 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Free when enrolled in Youth Martial Arts or Adult Justjitu
Adult Jujitsu
For ages 16+
A focus in four Martial Arts; Jujitsu, Karate, Aikido and Judo in a non-competitive
atmosphere for all skill levels.
Monday and Thursday Evenings 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Free for members / $40.00 non-members
Sport Judo Team
Greco-Roman style with an emphasis on throwing techniques. Participants may have an
opportunity to travel to Judo tournaments.
Wednesday Evenings 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Free for members / $40.00 non-members