Fitness and Health   

Burn off those holiday cookies and start a new family tradition! This fun, high-energy 4-day holiday pickleball class is designed for parents and kids (ages 9+) to learn the fastest-growing sport in America together. No experience is necessary—just bring your energy! Our welcoming instructor will guide you through the basics of the game in a supportive, festive atmosphere. You’ll learn essential rules, scoring, and court positioning while playing fun games. This is the perfect post-Christmas activity to keep everyone active, laughing, and building lasting memories together. Paddles are provided, so just bring your sneakers and get ready to dink, serve, and smash your way into the New Year!

Skills Learned:

• The Basics: Proper grip, ready stance, and foundational forehand/backhand strokes.
• Serving & Returns: Mastering legal underhand serves and deep returns to start rallies.
• Dinking: Developing soft-touch control at the net to play within the "Kitchen".
• Court Positioning: Understanding where to stand for teamwork and safe movement.
• Scoring & Rules: Learning how to track points, handle serving rotations, and follow the two-bounce rule.

Age range: 9+

America’s aging population is rapidly growing, creating new challenges — and new opportunities — for families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and communities. Explore what aging looks like today and how the needs of older adults are evolving. Gain insight into the emotional, physical, financial, and social realities seniors and their families face, while learning how preparation, education, and community support can dramatically improve quality of life.

This class is especially valuable for:

• Adult children beginning to navigate care decisions for parents
• Individuals considering careers in senior services
• Anyone wanting to better advocate for older adults.

The session combines education, discussion, and practical guidance to help students feel more informed, empowered, and prepared.

Age range: 18+

Learn self defense for today's environments! Original Oakland Jeet Kune Do was conceived right here in the Bay Area by the legendary Bruce Lee and James Y. Lee, to promote personal self expression in combative form. Learn from a 3rd generation certified instructor with 30+ years experience, Sifu Tommy Robles, to enhance the body and mind, and the principles of Jeet Kune Do! Beginners welcome!

Age range: 13+

This is a recognized Basic Life Support CPR and First Aid class. This course will cover CPR basics, including how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child, and infant, care for a choking individual, and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). In addition, students will learn how to recognize and treat sudden illness, wound care, treatment of anaphylactic shock (use of epi-pens), and how to respond to mechanical and head injuries. Students will be given the opportunity to work through specific scenarios and by the end of the course, should have a good understanding of basic level of care. Successful completion of this course will earn the student a nationally recognized BLS CPR Certificate, which can also be used to satisfy a Community CPR requirement, and a First Aid Certificate.

By the end of this class, you will learn how to... 

• Assess situations to understand how to provide care
• Perform CPR on Adult, Child, or Infant, with or without an AED
• Recognize and treat sudden injury or illness
• Care for a choking individual

Age range: 12+

This is a recognized Basic Life Support CPR and First Aid class. This course will cover CPR basics, including how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child, and infant, care for a choking individual, and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). In addition, students will learn how to recognize and treat sudden illness, wound care, treatment of anaphylactic shock (use of epi-pens), and how to respond to mechanical and head injuries. Students will be given the opportunity to work through specific scenarios and by the end of the course, should have a good understanding of basic level of care. Successful completion of this course will earn the student a nationally recognized BLS CPR Certificate, which can also be used to satisfy a Community CPR requirement, and a First Aid Certificate.

By the end of this class, you will learn how to... 

• Assess situations to understand how to provide care
• Perform CPR on Adult, Child, or Infant, with or without an AED
• Recognize and treat sudden injury or illness
• Care for a choking individual

Age range: 12+

This workshop is for runners of all abilities: beginners who want to start off right, recreational runners, seasoned runners and triathletes who want to increase distance or speed, and runners who are tired of getting injured. The Chi Running technique emphasizes running form and draws from principles of Tai Chi to make running easier on the body by promoting energy efficiency and injury prevention. You will be guided through exercises and drills designed to leave you with a clear sense of what the Chi Running technique feels like in your body. You will learn and practice how to: develop, maintain, and body sense good posture and alignment and how to avoid over-using your legs. You will discover how engaging the power of your core and moving forward from your center together with alignment and relaxation help you reduce effort and increase speed. You’ll also learn focuses and unique tips and visualizations for efficient arm swing, cadence and more to help conserve energy, vary speed and avoid injury. We will not be doing lots of running, so no matter what condition you’re in, have no fear. 

 

Location will be either the indoor or outdoor track, depending on weather conditions. 

 

Registration number is limited to ensure personal attention, so register early to guarantee a place in the class. Bonus – Reference materials will be emailed post event. For more information about the class, please view here. 

Age range: 16+

Walking is the most accessible form of exercise. However, how you walk dictates how stress moves through your body while walking. The Chi Walking technique emphasizes walking form—the proper and effective biomechanics of walking and is based on key principles from Tai Chi—shift your workload to the core muscles and move from your center to make walking easier on the body. Most walkers overuse their legs for propulsion, which can lead to fatigue, overuse, impact and injury. Through simple, mindful walking drills and exercises you will learn and practice how to: develop and maintain good posture and use the power of your core for walking and balance, engage efficient arm swing for different walking speeds, breathe more freely and increase endurance. You will also learn how to loosen joints for flexibility, engage your whole body and more. Suitable for individuals of all conditioning and experience levels interested in enhancing the health benefits of walking and avoiding injury. The class will be on the indoor track and classroom. Registration number is limited to ensure personal attention so register early to guarantee a place in the class. Bonus – Reference materials will be emailed post event.

 

 

 

Age range: 18+

Discover the vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements of Salsa Cubana! Whether new to salsa or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for you. This course is designed to teach you the fundamental steps and techniques of Cuban Salsa, ensuring you build a solid foundation. No partner or prior experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and energy. By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident on the dance floor and ready to shine.

Age range: 18+

Discover the vibrant rhythms and dynamic movements of Salsa Cubana! Whether new to salsa or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for you. This course is designed to teach you the fundamental steps and techniques of Cuban Salsa, ensuring you build a solid foundation. No partner or prior experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and energy. By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident on the dance floor and ready to shine.

Age range: 18+

This session provides a practical and compassionate introduction to dementia and cognitive decline.You will learn how dementia impacts not only the individual experiencing memory changes but also the emotional well-being of families and caregivers. The course focuses on recognizing warning signs, improving communication, reducing stigma, and providing supportive approaches that help individuals maintain dignity, connection, and quality of life. Rather than focusing solely on diagnosis and disease, this session helps students better understand the human experience of dementia and how meaningful support can make a significant difference.

This class is especially valuable for:

• Adult children caring for or supporting aging parents
• Family caregivers navigating memory concerns
• Individuals considering careers in senior care, healthcare, home care, or senior living
• Professionals wanting a deeper understanding of dementia and cognitive health

Age range: 18+

 Looking to improve your golf game this spring? Learn with the guidance of an expert and with the support of other community members looking to improve. This course will analyze your grip, set-up, alignment and the full swing, and the instructor will provide video analysis and feedback on what to improve. You will learn various short game techniques including pitching, chipping, putting, and sand play. The last focuses on the theme of course management and involves playing 9 holes of golf. This course is for beginner to intermediate skill-level players. 

About your Instructor: Paul Sapsford is the instructor for this class. He has taught the Las Positas College Golf class for over 10 years, played collegiate golf in the UK, and was certified by the USGT as an Associate Teaching Professional in 2017.

Please note the following:

• Anyone over the age of 15 is welcome to join.
• This course is held at the Las Positas Golf Course. The exact meeting place will be communicated in an email prior to the beginning of class.
• There is a small additional fee to purchase driving range golf balls. They are $8 per bucket, which are purchased at Las Positas Golf Course. Please bring your clubs, but if you don’t have any, we can provide.

 Looking to improve your golf game this spring? Learn with the guidance of an expert and with the support of other community members looking to improve. This course will analyze your grip, set-up, alignment and the full swing, and the instructor will provide video analysis and feedback on what to improve. You will learn various short game techniques including pitching, chipping, putting, and sand play. The last focuses on the theme of course management and involves playing 9 holes of golf. This course is for beginner to intermediate skill-level players. 

About your Instructor: Paul Sapsford is the instructor for this class. He has taught the Las Positas College Golf class for over 10 years, played collegiate golf in the UK, and was certified by the USGT as an Associate Teaching Professional in 2017.

Please note the following:

• Anyone over the age of 15 is welcome to join.
• This course is held at the Las Positas Golf Course. The exact meeting place will be communicated in an email prior to the beginning of class.
• There is a small additional fee to purchase driving range golf balls. They are $8 per bucket, which are purchased at Las Positas Golf Course. Please bring your clubs, but if you don’t have any, we can provide.

Step into grappling in an empowering space to learn, grow, and train safely alongside an inclusive community. Not only will you leave this class with confidence having learned the basic self defense principles from the ground (positions, movement, submissions, and defensive maneuvers), it is also a fun introduction into submission grappling. Learn how to efficiently leverage your strengths to give you the advantage on the ground. Level of participation is based on your personal comfort. Any experience and fitness level welcome!

Age range: 15+

Location: This course is being held at Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness in Pleasanton.  

Ongoing enrollment-Students can start course anytime between the start and end date and continue for 6 classes. 

This course is designed to combine cardio, strength training, and mobility to meet your goals. Exercises can be customized for your fitness level. All levels welcome! Perfect for individuals who know they want to do something but not sure what! 

Location: This course is being held at Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness in Pleasanton.  

 Age range: 16+

Ongoing enrollment-Students can start course anytime between the start and end date and continue for 4 classes. 

Join us for a birding adventure at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland, a beautiful 38-acre waterfront park overlooking the San Francisco Bay. This prime birding destination offers excellent opportunities to observe shorebirds and waterfowl as they migrate south from the Arctic across the Western Hemisphere during the fall migration.

Location: Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland CA. Class will meet in the parking lot in front of the restrooms.

Please note: Please note that students are responsible for their own transportation. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Age range: family friendly 11+ (parents must accompany their children)     

 

Step into Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)—an empowering space to learn, grow, and train safely alongside an inclusive community. Not only will you leave this class with confidence having learned the basic techniques for striking (punching, kicking, knees, elbows), movement, and defensive maneuvers, it is also a fun introduction into combat sports and a great workout. You will learn the mechanics as well as advantages and disadvantages for a variety of striking from close, mid, and long range. You will also practice techniques on heavy bags and through partner drills, as well as improve balance and coordination. Sparring is optional but highly recommended. Any experience and fitness level welcome! You  can pace yourself based on their your fitness level and comfortability. 

Materials provided or required: Loaner gloves and shin guards will be provided. Students may provide their own gear if desired.

Location: This course is being held at Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness in Pleasanton.  

Age range: 15+

Ongoing enrollment-Students can start course anytime between the start and end date and continue for 6 classes.

Pickleball is a fun, social physical activity that is growing in popularity. This course provides instruction on the fundamentals of Pickleball, incorporating scoring, rules, technique, and strategy. This section is for beginner and intermediate levels. 

Age range: 15+

Pickleball is a fun, social physical activity that is growing in popularity. This course provides instruction on the fundamentals of Pickleball, incorporating scoring, rules, technique, and strategy. This section is for beginner and intermediate levels. 

Age range: 15+

Pickleball is a fun, social physical activity that is growing in popularity. This course provides instruction on the fundamentals of Pickleball, incorporating scoring, rules, technique, and strategy. This section is for intermediate and advanced levels.

Age range: 15+

This course is designed to help you learn techniques to avoid, de-escalate, and remove yourself from unsafe and uncomfortable situations. Learn how to react and protect yourself (and your loved ones) when de-escalation and avoidance are not possible. We will use real world scenarios based on current events, including your input and concerns. Perfect for solo travelers and college bound students! All experience and fitness levels are welcome! 

Age range: 13+

Location: This course is being held at Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness in Pleasanton.  

Ongoing enrollment-Students can start course anytime between the start and end date and continue for 4 classes. 

Attention Coaches, Instructors, and Athletes! Be prepared with sports-related CPR and First Aid skills!  This course can provide you with the vital knowledge you will need to respond with confidence when something goes awry on the field or in the gym. We will cover CPR basics, including how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child, and infant, care for a choking individual and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). In addition, students will learn how to recognize and treat sudden illness, wound care, treatment of anaphylactic shock (use of epi-pens), and how to respond to mechanical and head injuries. Students will be given the opportunity to work through specific scenarios and by the end of the course, should have a good understanding of basic level of care.  While similar to a standard CPR and First Aid course, this class focuses on situations and scenarios for sports and physical activities. Successful completion of this course will earn the student a nationally recognized BLS CPR Certificate and a First Aid Certificate. Whether you have no experience or just need a refresher, this class will work for you! This course is ideal for coaches, instructors, and anyone who participates in sports leagues or trains in martial arts.

By the end of this class, you will learn how to... 

• Assess situations to understand how to provide care
• Perform CPR with or without an AED
• Recognize and treat sudden injury or illness
• Care for Head Injuries and Mechanical Injuries

Age range: 12+

Still got game? Prove it – with a college coach in your corner! Sunday Morning Basketball is a weekly program built for players 40 and up. Led by LPC Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Ravi Bhambhra, each session begins with 30 minutes of structured skill work using the same fundamental drills Coach Bhambhra runs with LPC's college athletes: ball-handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, and more. The idea is to bring real improvement to your game, not just cardio. The remaining 90 minutes are dedicated to full-court runs where you'll put it all together. No ego, all ball. All experience levels welcome and co-ed. Lace 'em up and get out there!

Age range: 40+

Still got game? Prove it – with a college coach in your corner! Sunday Morning Basketball is a weekly program built for players 40 and up. Led by LPC Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Ravi Bhambhra, each session begins with 30 minutes of structured skill work using the same fundamental drills Coach Bhambhra runs with LPC's college athletes: ball-handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, and more. The idea is to bring real improvement to your game, not just cardio. The remaining 90 minutes are dedicated to full-court runs where you'll put it all together. No ego, all ball. All experience levels welcome and co-ed. Lace 'em up and get out there!

Age range: 40+

Still got game? Prove it – with a college coach in your corner! Sunday Morning Basketball is a weekly program built for players 40 and up. Led by LPC Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Ravi Bhambhra, each session begins with 30 minutes of structured skill work using the same fundamental drills Coach Bhambhra runs with LPC's college athletes: ball-handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, and more. The idea is to bring real improvement to your game, not just cardio. The remaining 90 minutes are dedicated to full-court runs where you'll put it all together. No ego, all ball. All experience levels welcome and co-ed. Lace 'em up and get out there!

Age range: 40+

Experience the gentle power of Tai Chi in this welcoming, beginner-friendly class designed to support your mind and body. Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese movement practice known for its flowing motions, meditative pace, and wide-ranging health benefits.

In this course, you’ll learn simple, accessible movements from Tai Chi. We’ll focus on improving balance, posture, and flexibility while reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Each session includes guided movement, breathing techniques, and brief discussions on how Tai Chi supports healthy aging, stress relief, and mental clarity.

Perfect for adults seeking a mindful way to stay active—whether you're brand new to Tai Chi or returning after time away. This is a safe and supportive space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and build wellness from within.

Benefits you'll experience:

• Increased balance, coordination, and mobility
• Reduced stress and improved focus
• Gentle support for joint health and relaxation
• A deeper sense of calm and body awareness

Level: Beginner, no experience required

Age range: all ages welcome

Recommended clothing: Wear comfortable clothing and bring water—no special equipment needed.

 

Choosing the right senior housing or care option can feel overwhelming for families. Many people are unfamiliar with the differences between care levels until a crisis occurs, leaving families stressed, emotional, and unprepared. This course provides a practical and easy-to-understand overview of the senior care continuum, helping you and your family understand what options exist, how they differ, when each may be appropriate, and how to evaluate care choices based on an individual’s needs, safety, and quality of life. The course focuses on education, empowerment, and helping students feel more confident when navigating one of the most important decisions families may face.

This class is especially valuable for:

• Adult children helping aging parents navigate care decisions
• Family caregivers exploring senior housing and support options
• Individuals considering careers in senior living, healthcare, or aging services
• Anyone wanting to better understand the senior care continuum and how to make informed decisions

Age range: 18+

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the world's most effective martial arts! Come learn in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Classes are for women only, and focus on developing valuable self-defense and fundamental grappling skills. Get fit it and have fun in a welcoming community!

Age range: 14+

Materials: Brazilain Jiu Jitsu Uniform

This class is held offsite at: Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu - 7034 Commerce Cir. Ste. F, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the world's most effective martial arts! Come learn in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Classes are for women only, and focus on developing valuable self-defense and fundamental grappling skills. Get fit it and have fun in a welcoming community!

Age range: 14+

Materials: Brazilain Jiu Jitsu Uniform

This class is held offsite at: Ground Rules Academy Jiu Jitsu - 7034 Commerce Cir. Ste. F, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Imagine that it is late at night and you, and/or your daughter, are alone and are walking to your car from the restaurant. The parking lot is empty, and out of the corner of your eye you see a large figure approaching you and they continue to approach...and quickly....What Would You Do?  Would you know what to do? If you find yourself drawing a blank to both of these questions, or if you are unsure of what you may know will work, join our program; we will you basic and easy to learn movements that will aid you in protecting yourself during a physical attack.

In this course, you will learn:

• Victim vs. Non-Victim behavior
• Proper Striking Techniques with the Hands-Legs-Feet-Knees-Elbows
• Grab Escapes
• Effective Body Targets
•  Drills to enhance familiarity and efficacy in use.

We hope that you will let us help you, and/or your daughter, become more confident, while out enjoying life. We look forward to working with you!

Please note that this is an 8-week program, so your tuition covers 8 sessions. This program can be started at anytime between the start and end date listed.

Age range: 12+. Please note that a parent our guardian must be present at all sessions for participants under the age of 18. 

Location: This course is being held off-site at Kokua Martial Arts Academy in Pleasanton

 

An accessible yoga and movement class combining somatic practices and functional movement for everyday life. You will improve mobility, balance, strength, body awareness, and confidence through adaptable yoga, breathwork, and practical movement skills, such as safely getting up and down from the floor. This class is appropriate for all bodies and experience levels.

Age range: 18+

Materials: Please bring your own yoga mat. 

 

An accessible yoga and movement class combining somatic practices and functional movement for everyday life. You will improve mobility, balance, strength, body awareness, and confidence through adaptable yoga, breathwork, and practical movement skills, such as safely getting up and down from the floor. This class is appropriate for all bodies and experience levels.

Age range: 18+

Materials: Please bring your own yoga mat.