Non-Profit Martial Arts Studio Doubles Space, Increases Classes and Introduces Karate-Inspired Summer Day Camps for Kids

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Martial Arts, one of the only non-profit martial arts centers in San Francisco which teaches a non-competitive version of Tae Kwon Do, now has doubled its size with two studios to accommodate up to 240 students.  The Dojo, which has been operating since 2007 is located on the top floor of the historic El Dorado building in the San Francisco Mission District.  Starting today, Quantum will now offer 16 weekly classes for kids ranging from ages 3 – 13 years old, nine adult classes for people ages 13 years and up as well as four summer day camps.  (See Youtube video: https://youtu.be/a8No85wEs9Q)

At the end of each class, during closing circle, children review core values with their instructor, ask questions and have fun!

“Thriving kids are so essential to the health of the community and yet there are few places where kids can process life lessons, explore social skills and develop self-awareness, particularly in the center of the city,” said Rachael Evans, Quantum Dojo Master and sixth degree black belt who has been teaching martial arts for more than thirty years.  “We believe that all kids should have equal opportunities and our dojo reflects the diversity of this city.  With scholarships and sliding-sliding scale tuition, donations, volunteer and mentoring programs, we are committed to making a place for everyone in our Dojo.”

For the first time ever, Quantum will offer Martial Arts Summer Camps (with before and after-care available) allowing kids of all ages, levels and experience to develop a deeper appreciation of martial arts with both practical lessons and fun activities:

• Leadership Camp: Kids 11 years and up will focus on how to become a mentor, teach and assist others. (One week: Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15, 2018)

• Superhero Stunts Camp: Kids ages 6-16 will create superhero characters and learn how to coordinate stunts and fight scenes that look cool while staying super safe. (One week: Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29, 2018)

• Martial Arts Movie Camp: Kids 8 -14 will collaboratively create the plot of a short karate film, including scripting, stage combat moves, acting and behind-the-scenes production - lighting, audio and camera work. The camp will include field trips to Dolores Park and watching a classic karate film at the Alamo Drafthouse. The campers’ film will be screened with a release party at the Dojo a few months later. (Two weeks: Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13, & Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20, 2018)

• Karate Camp: Kids 6-14 from beginners to all levels, this karate intensive camp will be filled with Tae Kwon Do lessons and physical games. New students will learn stances, blocks, punches, kicks, and the Basic Form, and have a chance to test for their first belt promotion by the end of the week. (One week: Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 3, 2018)
  

"For my eight year old son, Jaja, Quantum Martial Arts is so much more than a Dojo- it has become like his second home," said Maria Young, a native San Francisco resident and single mom. “I have seen so much personal growth in him since he started taking karate two years ago. He has developed a greater sense of self-awareness and confidence which extends to all other areas in his life. It inspires me to see my son's strength and self-discipline grow as he deeply progresses as a martial artist. I enjoy watching the children have fun in class as they are engaged in learning such a highly refined and developed art form.”

 About Quantum Martial Arts

Quantum Martial Arts is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit community dojo offering martial arts classes for all ages focused on self-actualization, total body healing, and strength. Our goal is to help people tap into their potential, seeking balance and grace through movement, while establishing a strong foundation of integrity and self-discipline that will facilitate personal and professional success. We believe the inherent values of our core tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit, can guide any human to create a rich and full life of endless possibilities.

Master Rachael Evans opened her first martial arts dojo in 1995 in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood and began creating a unique style blending Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun, Jui Jitsu, and Arnis, among others, all examined through the lens of Quantum physics and Eastern philosophy.  In 2007, Master Evans began teaching the Quantum style in San Francisco’s Mission District, and in 2015 broke ground on the San Francisco Dojo.  In 2018, Quantum SF doubled its size and renovated its 1740 square foot space offering two training rooms, more than 20 weekly classes for kids, teens and adults as well as a youth summer camp program.

For more information about Quantum Martial Arts Camps, please visit: https://quantumsf.org/summer-camp or watch our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/a8No85wEs9Q

For information and schedule information about Quantum’s daily martial arts classes, please visit: https://quantumsf.org/

Media Contacts:

Carmen Caricchio                                                                   Amy Popovich
CoActive Communications                                                      Quantum Martial Arts
415-350-7050                                                                          415-676-7217
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