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Registration opens:
December 25th, 2025

Mind Over Muscle with Academy of Traditional Karate

(Grades 4-7)
2026-01-15 18:00:00 2026-01-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Mind Over Muscle with Academy of Traditional Karate A self-defense class for tweens Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Thursday, January 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 18:00:00 2026-01-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Mind Over Muscle with Academy of Traditional Karate A self-defense class for tweens Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Reading Public Library

Community Room (A & B)

A self-defense class for tweens

Kids in grades 4-7 can learn bully prevention strategies and self-defense awareness--perfect for tweens looking to gain both fitness and life skills!

Join the Academy of Traditional Karate for an exciting karate class, where kids will learn basic karate moves, hit some bags, and gave some fun. In addition to practicing the physical skills, the class will also focus on bully prevention strategies and self-defense awareness. Perfect for beginners looking to gain both fitness and life skills.

Thank you to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for generously supporting this event.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Friends Sponsored Program | Classes & Workshops | Brochure |

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