(KKO)  Johnson County, Kansas, Karate classes for all ages are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at Duncan’s Karate School, 6009-B Johnson Drive, Mission. All three programs have classes beginning during the first week of April.

Duncan’s Karate Tots is for ages four and five and focuses on building self-esteem. Simple karate kicks and punches will be included and are meant to develop coordination and concentration. There will be discussion on safety and strangers. This class will meet at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday beginning April 5. The cost for eight 40-minute sessions is $48 per person for Johnson County residents or $53 per person for nonresidents.

Duncan’s Karate Kids is for ages six through 12. This class teaches this Korean martial art on a level children will understand and enjoy. Traditional techniques are employed to teach youth to exercise both their bodies and minds to function as one unit and to focus energy to one area of life. This class meets at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, also beginning April 5. The cost for eight 40-minute sessions is $48 per person for Johnson County residents or $53 per person for nonresidents.

Duncan’s Family Karate is for ages six and older and is meant as an opportunity for family members to spend quality time together learning martial arts from a master with more than 30 years of experience. This class meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday beginning April 4. The cost for eight 60-minute sessions is $50 per person for Johnson County residents or $55 per person for nonresidents.