With more than 30 years of self-defense experience, Tokyo Joe's owner Frank Manzelli likes to talk about the not-so-obvious benefits of teaching karate, jujitsu and other techniques. He believes his time with students helps them develop confidence, discipline and self-awareness. Tokyo Joe's is a great place to get your youth trained in martial arts, and it's a favorite spot for kids' birthday parties.
The Dance Factory offers dance instruction for children and adults. Classes are available in jazz, ballet, modern, tap and more. The studio accepts students age 1 to adult.
Swimtastic Swim School offers swimming lessons and birthday parties for children. Classes begin at 6 months and are offered for all age levels above. Swimtastic Swim School is located west of Highway 164 off of Arcadian Avenue.
This climbing gym is located in the enormous, renovated Belmont Theatre. It offers 19,000 square feet of climbing including 80 top ropes that reach 50 feet high. A complete fitness facility, Planet Granite also features a variety of yoga and other fitness programs at its clean and well-maintained property. Also, its staff is friendly and helpful.
This is a local version of a worldwide franchise designed to let gym-goers workout whenever the mood strikes. Staff is on hand during general business hours but members can access a varied group of treadments, bikes and stair machines and workout equipment 24 hours a day.
Last year the company opened its 1,000th location.
The Westchase location offers a free, seven-day pass for new members and has customized membership options and payment methods.
Sunset Lanes is the self-declared "Party House." Private parties are welcome for any occasion and can be thrown during regular bowling hours or during late-night Cosmic Bowling. The facility holds 24 lanes, as well as a lounge with a bar for bowlers over 21 and an arcade room for the kids.
Cosmic bowling begins at 10pm on Fridays and 9:30pm on Saturdays.
Seal Beach Yacht Club is a friendly, family-based private club that overlooks the Alamitos Bay. It offers weekly races and cruises year-round, as well as a summer Junior's Program. The club hosts weekly night events, dinners, dancing and barbecues. Whether you are a novice or pro, sail or power enthusiast, this club has something to offer for everyone. Call for an appointment.
Koko FitClub in Brookline is an automated personal training studio that utilizes technology to track and improve an individual's health and fitness. Its Smartraining System creates personalized fitness programs so that each workout is based on the individual's unique fitness goals, current fitness level and physical parameters.
Led by computerized systems that organize and track progress, Personalized Workouts take about 30 minutes each and incorporate conditioning, body sculpting, weight loss and muscle toning. Customized workouts for postpartum mothers and individuals with such chronic health conditions as back pain, diabetes, breast cancer, arthritis and men's health are available as well. Koko FitClub is a national fitness organization with locations throughout the US. It has been called "the future of fitness" by the Los Angeles Times.
Located on a tranquil stretch of water, the Waquoit Bay Yacht Club is perfect for the boating enthusiast. The club is a seasonal business and is open during the warmer weather.
Metropolitan Yacht Club has a 7,000-square-foot clubhouse, basketball courts, an in-ground pool and a lounge area. Also, the club offers boat services such as wet and dry storage and a resident mechanic. In order to become a member you must submit a written application and get recommendations from two members in good standing with the club.
Waverly Oaks golf club features five sets of tees, wide forgiving fairways and large undulating greens, providing a true test for golfers. It includes a par 33 Challenger 9 hole course and range facility, which is available for daily use. Golf Digest gives Waverly Oaks 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Master Moran, a ninth degree black belt, was awarded "Instructor of the Year" by the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He is also the inventor of the "Sharp-Shooter Self-Defense Keychain." Moran has taught individual self-defense training in Belmont for 11 years.
A haven for skaters and snowboarders, Zumiez features a variety of apparel and accessories for men and women from brands such as DC, Obey, Skullcandy and Empyre. Besides apparel, it also carries snow and skate equipment and accessories.
Zumiez is located on the second floor of South Shore Plaza.
With dance classes for all skill levels, Dolly Haltzman Dance Academy, the educational side of the Repertory Dance Theatre, has been educating children in the ways of dance for the past 23 years. Located on South 6th Street, next to Canine Creations, Haltzman Dance Academy has a wide range of after-school dance classes, along with special programs for "at risk" children. Information, class schedule, and performance dates are available on the website.