Karate
COMO Karate teaches children the life skills and lessons to develop healthy self-esteem, making it possible for them to enter society with confidence and enthusiasm. Respect, responsibility, and self-control are taught in every class! In addition to a quality program, families can be sure that students will be attending one of the most affordable karate schools in the area with NO annual contract. Please note, karate is a tuition-based program and COMO membership is required. New participants will start at the beginning of the month.
- DRAGONS [Ages 4-6]
Beginners & New Students
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Member & Non-Member: $40 per month - YOUTH BEGINNERS [Ages 7-10]
New Students Ages 7+ or Students Promoted from Ninjas
Thursdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Member & Non-Member: $40 per month - YOUTH ADVANCED [Ages 8-16]
Current Students Ages 8+ or Promoted from Youth Beginners
Thursdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m.
Member & Non-Member: $50 per month
Meet the Instructor
Renshi Scott Rathbun is the karate Head Instructor and began the karate program at the Stonington Community Center in the fall of 1992. He currently holds a 5th degree Black Belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu, as well as a 1st degree Black Belt in Okinawan weapons. He received his 1st degree Black Belt in karate in 1986 at Northeast Karate in Westerly, RI and was an instructor at Ichiban Karate from its initial opening in February 1991 until February 2019. He received his 5th degree in the fall of 2008 from his instructor Kyoshi Chick Gavitt.
- CO-ED YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Ages: 3-4 & K-1
Players are taught fundamental basketball skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, footwork, and defense. Each class will follow a model of 30 minutes of instruction followed by a modified game. All players will receive a team t-shirt.January 6 – 29 (4-week session)
[Ages: 3-4] Tues + Thurs 4-4:45 p.m.
[Grades K-1] Tues + Thurs 5-6 p.m.
Member: $140.00, Non-Member: $170.00February 3 -26 (4-week session)
[Ages: 3-4] Tues + Thurs 4-4:45 p.m.
[Grades K-1] Tues + Thurs 5-6 p.m.
Member: $140.00, Non-Member: $170.00 - BOYS & GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Grades: 1-2
Players are taught fundamental basketball skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, footwork, and defense. Players are taught fundamental basketball skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, footwork, and defense. Each class will follow a model of 30-minutes of instruction followed by a modified game. All players will receive a team t-shirt.Boys, Mondays 5-6 p.m.
December 1 – 22
January 5 – February 2
February 9 – March 9
Member: $70.00, Non-member: $90.00Girls, Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.
December 3 – 17 (3-week session)
Member: $60.00, Non-Member: $80.00
January 7 – February 4 (5-week session)
Member: $90.00, Non-Member: $110.00
February 11 – March 11 (5-week session)
Member: $90.00, Non-Member: $110.00 -
HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Ages: 7-14
Mondays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Basketball instruction, games, and unstructured play. Players will be taught the rules of the game, proper age-appropriate skill development, and fitness.January 5 – February 2 (5-week session)
February 9 – March 9 (5-week session)
Member: $90.00, Non-Member: $110.00
- BOYS & GIRLS TRAVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Grades: 4-8
COMO Travel Basketball is an opportunity to play at a higher level against teams around the region. Teams are split by age and gender. The season runs from November through February. Players interested in playing travel must participate in Skill Evaluation Day. Players will participate in drills and scrimmages to be evaluated for best placement of your child and to help make teams. COMO staff will be on site to answer questions about the upcoming season and provide feedback on the best placement for your child for the upcoming season.
Member: $300, Non-Member: $325
- TRAIN WITH COACH TJ
Ages: 5-35
Private lessons and group lessons to train with Coach TJ Faeth and Coach Janessa Perry are available. Email t.faeth@thecomo.org for more information!
Prices start at $40 and up | Members save $10
Meet the Instructor
COMO Athletic Director TJ Faeth, a USA Basketball Gold Licensed Coach and Pro Basketball Skills Trainer, is passionate about the advancement and development of young athletes. TJ holds a B.S. in Sports Management from the University of Connecticut where he worked with the men’s and women’s basketball programs, as well as an M.S. in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire University. Contact TJ at t.faeth@thecomo.org.
