Welcome Lutheran Church

Sports Ministry

Welcome Lutheran Church

Everyone is welcome at Welcome Lutheran Church

Sports Ministry


FREE CLASSES!

Committed to growing athletes of action to develop spiritual leaders in the church and community

We accomplish this through a unique blend of martial arts, fitness, and sports related activities, recognizing the importance of practicing both physical and spiritual fitness.
By coupling a study of scripture with self defense and other fitness activities we strive to develop five basic qualities: Courage, Courtesy, Integrity, Humility, and Self-Control. Each of these qualities are found in scripture and should be exercised in the physical realm.

Shorinkan Karate

1st grade - Adult

Mondays - Int/Adv Karate 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Tuesdays - Beginner Karate 7:30 - 8:15 pm

Thursdays - Okinawan Weapons 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Saturdays - Advanced Karate and Weapons

Twice a month - Noon - 3 pm (see schedule below)

Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate is an Okinawan martial art form that has been proven as a viable personal self defense system for over 600 years. Focus is placed on direct movements to evade and counter attacks. The techniques are done with graceful and yet powerful movements while developing posture, coordination, and attention to detail. This class is offered FREE of charge.

2024 Saturday Advanced Karate 12-3pm:

Jan 27

Feb 10 & 24

Mar 9 & 23

Apr 6 & 20

May (No Classes)

Jun 8 & 22

Jul 13 & 27

Aug 10 & 24

Sept 14 & 28

Oct 12 & 26

Nov 9 & 23

Dec 3 & 17

Jiu-Jitsu

Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm

All karate students complete one year of self defense in the form of Jiu-Jitsu before beginning the karate program. Jiu-Jitsu focuses on how to defend yourself if someone takes you down to the ground. This system adheres to the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger opponent by using leverage to apply joint-locks and chokeholds in order to restrain and/or defeat them. This class is offered FREE of charge.

Tai Chi & QiGong

Twice a month

Saturdays 11 am - Noon

(see schedule below)

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS

Deborah Douglas is a certified Tai Chi instructor. She joins us from LifeArtsTX.com. There is no charge for the classes however donations are encouraged.

This class is designed to clear your mind, build strength, and improve your balance.

yogamixstudio@gmail.com

2024 Saturday Tai Chi 11am-Noon:

Jan 27

Feb 10 & 24

Mar 23

Apr 20

May 11 & 25

Jun 8 & 22

Jul 13 & 27

Aug 10 & 24

Sept 14 & 28

Oct 12 & 26

Nov 9 & 23

Dec 7 & 21

Stay S.A.F.E. Self Defense

Seminars held quarterly - call for upcoming dates

Stay S.A.F.E. Self Defense is based on practical, yet simple applications that you can learn in a few hours. The techniques are based on instinctive responses that allow you to act realistically and confidently in a threatening situation. This is a great seminar for those embarking on high school and college and for families to take as a whole. These seminars are offered at at low rate.

Youth Rodeo

We sponsor a Youth Rodeo team! For information contact Janie Dierking.  Our hope is to help our youth bring Christ to the arena.

Batting Cage

Thanks to a proud Boy Scout we now have completed our new 12 X 12 X 70 foot batting cage and it is open to the public.  

Volleyball Court

An outdoor volleyball court is available for play.
More about the Sports Ministry Program

So where do you fit into all of this? Get moving. Do something for yourself for a change. Meet with some walkers at the park. Attend one of our classes. Take a few swings in the batting cage or use the volleyball court and then again, get moving. Take care of you and your Temple of the Holy Spirit.


We are here as a ministry to the young and the young at heart. Everyone here could stand to be in better shape. You dedicate your lives to your families and to your church but neglect the body which is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. So why not join us in bettering ourselves for Christ.


We are here for you. Almost all of our ministries are free of charge and require only your dedication and attendance. And our ministries are open to everyone in the community, not just church members so invite a friend along. It'll be even more fun that way.


Get moving ... and Be Blessed.

Angela Sutton

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