Discover the transformative power of martial arts at the Sewickley Valley YMCA. Instructors emphasize the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion, upholding a strong moral code, and striving for personal growth and development. Through martial arts, participants become stronger by learning not only physical techniques but also valuable life lessons that can be applied both inside and outside the dojo.
Led by instructors holding 3rd, 5th, and 8th Degree Black Belts from the American Tang Soo Do Association, Sewickley YMCA martial arts programs cater to individuals of all levels, providing comprehensive training from beginner to advanced proficiency.
For more information about upcoming youth and teen sports at the Sewickley Valley YMCA, contact team members for Youth, Teen, and Family.
Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art known for its dynamic striking techniques. Students will learn kicks, punches, blocks, and forms of self-defense. Class is taught by Robert Harris, Jr. 2nd degree Black Belt.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/25/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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07/07/26 - 07/28/26
Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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11 / 15 Available | Register |
Tang Soo Do (all levels)
Tang Soo Do, a family-centered martial art with a 2,000-year-old tradition, offers a systematic approach to self-defense, emphasizing blocking, kicking, and striking techniques. For children to register, they must be 6 years old by the class start date. All sessions are five weeks in length.
mbrs – $77
non mbrs – $95
Summer session…we are offering a six week session
mbrs – $82
non mrbs – $99
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 4/20/26 | 8/12/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 77.00 | $ 95.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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07/08/26 - 08/12/26
Tang Soo Do - We - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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$82 - $99 | Register | |
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09/09/26 - 10/07/26
Tang Soo Do - We - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Registration will open on 08/17/2026 |
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10/14/26 - 11/11/26
Tang Soo Do - We - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Registration will open on 08/17/2026 |
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11/18/26 - 12/16/26
Tang Soo Do - We - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Registration will open on 08/17/2026 |