Mondays and Wednesdays

Winter Season Dates:
February 3 – June 4 | 6:30 – 7:45 PM | $1,025/members | $1,055 Non-members
Skip Dates: 2/17, 4/14, 4/16, 5/26

Kang’s Blackbelt Academy, the Bender JCC’s karate program, promotes a non-competitive lifestyle, inner balance, and discipline. We offer a variety of classes for all age ranges and ability levels.

Questions? Please email youthsports@benderjccgw.org or call 301.348.3852.

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All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.

Mondays

Winter Season Dates:
February 3 – April 14 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | $110/member $160/public

The ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of a busy lifestyle and improve balance, agility, and health. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity, connecting the mind and body.

Tai Chi’s flowing and strength-building movements improve stress management while increasing flexibility, strength, memory, agility, and balance. It derives power from the cultivation of internal strength, rather than muscle power, and is both physically and mentally challenging.

Classes will focus on Yang Short Form. Students should be able to stand on one foot for several seconds at a time and plan to acquire one new move per week.

Questions? Please contact Paul Macias at pmacias@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3891.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.

Learn to play pickleball at the Bender JCC.

Tuesdays

Winter Season Dates:
February 4 – April 15 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | $250/members | $300/public

Get ready to dive into the world of pickleball with us! Our class is carefully crafted to equip you with a deep understanding of the game’s rules, techniques, and strategies, so you’ll feel right at home on the court in no time. If you’re new to pickleball, we highly recommend starting with our Intro to Pickleball class—a fun and laid-back experience designed to ease any nerves and help you find your footing on the court. During the class, you’ll not only learn the ins and outs of the game, including rules and scoring, but also fundamental skills and tactics to enhance your gameplay. Plus, after class, your instructor will be there to guide you on other pickleball programs to explore and ways to stay actively involved in the pickleball community. Get ready to embark on an exciting pickleball journey with us!

Questions? Contact Paul Macias at pmacias@benderjccgw.org or 301-348-3891.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.