The Shotokan Karate Club will start beginner classes Feb. 2 in Manoa and Feb. 4 in Kane'ohe and Kaimuki.

The cost for the course, which runs for three months, is $75 for one child, $100 for two children, $125 for a family and $80 for adults.

For Manoa, the classes will be at Noelani Elementary School at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.

Kane'ohe classes will be at Kapunahala Elementary at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Kaimuki classes will be at Li-li'uokalani Elementary at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Call 988-7128 or visit www.hawaiishotokankarate.com for more information or to register.

GYMNASTICS

ALOHA GYMFEST AT KAILUA HIGH JAN. 18-20

Aloha Gymfest, a gymnastics competition featuring athletes from around the world, will be Jan. 18 to 20 at Kailua High School.

The event will have more than 300 competitors from Japan, Canada, Australia, Puerto Rico and the United States.

Admission on Jan. 18 is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Day passes for Jan. 19 and 20 are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Elite gymnasts will compete Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The complete meet schedule and more information is available at: www.kokokahigymnastics.com.