Fit for Life

Thursdays, 10:30 am with Deb

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

Winter session ON NOW!

Check the Ritchie League Calendar to confirm dates

Though this workout is designed for 50 plus, anyone can participate and get a good workout! The class offers several levels of intensity so you can work at your own pace. 

It includes a variety of workouts including some cardio, strength, posture, balance and flexibility and stretch. 

We have chairs for core work, balance and stretch. We also have some weights or you are welcome to bring your own.  Most importantly, we have a ton of fun getting fit!  Come join us!

Cost: $5 per drop-in, $40 for a 10-class punch card.

Show Receipt at first class to get punch card.

You can also purchase your punch cards before or after class.

Questions? Contact Deb: debproc72@gmail.com

Personal Self Defence Edmonton

Ages 13-must have an accompanying adult participating

RCL is teaming up again in 2026 - Starts again in March.

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am - 4:30 pm.

Visit PSD Edmonton homepagefor more information

Who is delivering the courses?

PSD (formerly named RAD) is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 13-100 (ages 13-15 must be accompanied with a participating adult)

This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).

The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders. They wear full-body protective gear so you can unleash and know what you’re capable of.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit PSD homepage for more information or email infor@radedmonton.ca

Intro to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tuesday Evenings

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

Women and teen girls (gr. 7 or ages 13+) - 7:15-8:15 pm

Youth, any gender (gr.4-6 or ages 9-12) - 6:00-7:00 pm

SPRING SESSION: April 7 to May 5 (5 weeks)
Back again. 6-class introductory course, you will learn some of the basic concepts and techniques or keep going from past classes of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a self-defence focus.

Be prepared to sweat, learn, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment!

What is Brazilian jiu-jitsu? A martial art that focuses on getting an opponent to the ground in order to neutralize possible strength or size advantages - great teachings of self-defense. On the ground, physical strength can be offset or enhanced through proper grappling techniques.

CLASS DETAILS

• Taught by Nat on the Mat!

• We will be working closely with partners.

• No special attire is required.

• We are non-binary, gender queer, and trans inclusive.

FEE

Please register then provide payment.
$75 per adult (Reg. $95)
FREE for kids under 18 thanks to league subsidy and the Every Kid Can Play grant!

Questions about the class? Email Natalie at bjjandyoga@gmail.com

Issues with registration or payment, email inquiries@ritchie-league.com

Strength and Stretch

Mondays, 10:30 am with Deb or Dana

Please check the Ritchie Calendar to confirm dates, times, and cancelations.

Winter session starts January 5

Come join for some strength training and gentle stretching to help keep us strong and mobile. 

Designed for 50 and older, class offers several levels of intensity so anyone can join and can work at their own pace.

This will also include some yoga style stretches to help mobility, flexibility and balance.  Come socialize with a great group of participants as well.  Hope you can join us.

Cost: $5 per drop-in, $40 for a 10-class punch card.

Show receipt at first class to get your punch card.

You can also purchase your punch cards before or after class.

Questions? Contact Dana: danaarmit@gmail.com or Deb: debproc72@gmail.com