Tiny Tigers Classes
Ages 5-6
Tiny Tigers will help develop coordination, self control, confidence and respect for themselves, their peers and instructors.
Classes are held in our Program Gym at the Wausau Branch
Youth Karate
Ages 6-17
Modern Kempo Ju Jitsu will help children develop coordination, self-control, confidence, and respect for themselves, their peers, and their instructors.
Classes are held in our Program Gym at the Wausau Branch
Adult Karate
Ages 18+
Adult Karate helps adults develop confidence, coordination, and self-discipline while improving fitness and learning practical martial arts skills.
Classes are held in our Program Gym at the Wausau Branch
Low Impact Karate
Ages 55+
Low-impact karate lessons are modified martial arts classes that emphasize gentle movements, balance, and technique to improve fitness and confidence while minimizing strain on joints and muscles.
Classes are held in our Program Gym at the Wausau Branch
Private Lessons
30 or 60 Minutes
Private lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction to help students of all levels improve self-defense skills, fitness, coordination, confidence, self-discipline, and respect while working toward their individual goals.
Classes are held in our Program Gym at the Wausau Branch
Sport Karate
Train with Trey
A high-energy sport karate seminar led by world-champion Trey that sharpens competitive skills through advanced stances, combos, kicks, and precision training to build speed, power, and confidence for peak performance.
Black Belt Club
Unlimited Classes
A membership-based karate program offering unlimited classes across belt levels from white to black, focused on skill development, YMCA values, and competitive opportunities at the Wausau and Aspirus branches.
Karate Tournaments
Karate tournaments at the Woodson YMCA are competitive events where members of the Black Belt Club travel to local and regional competitions to showcase their skills, test their progress, and earn rankings and medals.
Karate Camps
Karate camps at the Woodson YMCA are immersive, skill-building experiences where participants train in techniques, drills, and martial arts fundamentals while having fun and developing confidence.
There are currently no camps scheduled. Stay tuned for future events.
Gi & Gi Patches
Custom Woodson Warriors Patch must be purchased through the Woodson YMCA front desk and receipt taken to Sensei.
Purchase Gi
Kempo Style Patch
Black Belt Club Patch
Extreme Team Patch
Haley Houghton
Youth & Family Director
Phone 715-845-2177 ex. 160
Woodson YMCA Karate
Wausau Branch 707 N. 3rd St., Wausau, WI 54403
Haley Houghton
Youth & Family Director
Haley has been with the Woodson YMCA for over 6 years and has had the opportunity to make an impact in various roles within this organization including: Membership, Aquatics, Livestrong, Y Community Garden, Cooking Classes, The Landing and Youth & Family Programming.
Haley has a strong background in sports as a former head basketball coach and DIII basketball player. She also spent many hours working on a local organic vegetable farm and cooking, this has proven to be a great foundation for cooking classes and preparing lunch at The Landing.
If you want to receive information about upcoming programs please send an email and let me know!