Sei Shin Dojo
A Midtown dojo teaching Goshin jiu-jitsu and Pekiti Tirsia Kali that also holds youth classes. Kids learn traditional self-defense techniques on a separate kids schedule.
A nonprofit founded by Olympic medalist Peter Westbrook that uses fencing to help underserved NYC youth grow as students, athletes and leaders. Programs include a life-enrichment track and a competitive athlete program, held at Fencers Club.
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Weekend and after-school programs
Serves underserved youth; contact for enrollment
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Ages 9–17.
Serves underserved youth; contact for enrollment
Weekend and after-school programs
20 West 33rd Street, 2nd Floor, 10001, in Midtown, Manhattan.
Yes. Peter Westbrook Foundation is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Peter Westbrook Foundation: peterwestbrook.org, or call (212) 459-4538.
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