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.
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
Tyler Leiskau
Association Director of Youth Sports & Programming
Phone 715-841-1805
Woodson YMCA Karate
Wausau Branch 707 N. 3rd St., Wausau, WI 54403
Tyler Leiskau
Association Director of Youth Sports and Programming
Tyler has been making an impact at the Woodson YMCA since joining the organization in 2023. During his time with the Y, he has served in leadership roles including Assistant Director at Camp Sturtevant and Aspirus Member Experience & Assistant Program Director.
Prior to joining the YMCA, Tyler worked in education, coached high school basketball for eight years, and gained experience with a local sporting goods company. With a background working with athletes ages 3–21, Tyler is passionate about sports and youth development, helping young athletes build confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills through athletics.
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