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Kids Karate -

Because kids develop differently to adults, it can often seem like they do not pick a lot up at times. Most childrens attention span is limited due to the fact they are taking in so much of what goes on around them. Our Kids karate classes are designed to give maximum training time accompanied by rest or play time. I have found that when the class time is broken up into segments of training, teaching and activity time it gives them the ability to get the most out of each session. While some times children are board with the monotany of constant action , we endeavour to make it fun for them to learn.

Classes include:

1.   Warm ups and Stretching

2. Self Defence applications

3. Partner Training

   Technique and Skill Development

4. Pad Training

5. Kata Training

6. Touch Contact Sparring

    

   Dojo Etiquette (- this is important to teach them that there are rules in every part of society to abide by.)

    

   Bow when entering or leaving the Dojo. 

   Do not wear shoes in the Dojo.

   No food, drink, smoking, drugs or alcohol is permitted into the Dojo.

   No swearing or vulgar language is allowed in the Dojo.

   Remove all visual jewellery, watches and rings before training.

   Student should request permission to leave the training area during class. Only on extreme circumstances should this occur.

   Respect is a key issue in the Dojo.

   Use the instructor’s title at all times in the Dojo.

   Never walk in front of another student or instructor – walk behind. 

   Respect must be shown to all instructors and student alike while in the Dojo, regardless of rank or title.

   Above all – LISTEN,LEARN AND ENJOY.

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Kata (- great for developmental growth and self-esteem building)

  Each level of trainig has a technical requriement for gradings called kata (sometimes called forms or patterns). These patterns of technique serve not only to learn new physical movements but to adjust ones focus and intent.

          1st Kata                           5 Yuksuko                             blue tip - basic self defence routine

          2nd Kata                         Punching Kata                    basic handwork 

          3rd Kata                      Kicking Kata                        basic legwork

          4th Kata                           Ido-kihon waza                   traditional punch and block routine

          5th Kata                          Combination routine       hands and feet techniques

          6th kata                           Naihunchin                           multiple attacks