Schedule of Classes

General Classes:

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-5:45

Saturdays 9-9:45am and 10-10:45AM

Class Description:
A typical class starts with the traditional Japanese practice of bowing (rei) while sitting with legs folded underneath in the position known as seiza. Afterwards, students are spread out on the dojo floor and basic technique (kihon waza) is reviewed: hand strikes (tsuki, uchi), foot strikes (geri), blocking technique (uke) and stances (dachi/kamae). Push-ups, burpees, crunches, jumping jacks and a simple stretching routine are always part of classes, as are “animal walks” which are used to develop coordination and strength. After the basics, the large group is divided into smaller groups by age and/or rank (kyu) to practice. Class concludes with the bow out, which is the same as the bow in. Classes last from 45 to 50 minutes.

Sparring and Partnered Drills:

Wednesday 4-4:50pm Blue through Senior Yellow, lighter weight, no to little experience sparring. (On hiatus in July and August)

Friday 5-6pm Green through Black belts by invitation only.

Saturday 11-11:35 Blue through Senior Yellow, lighter weight, no to little experience sparring. Ongoing.

Class Description:

Controlled contact at all times. Children wear protective gear on head, hands and feet. No punches to the face, no kicks below the belt. No sweeps and no back fist or wild swinging. The focus is on scoring points by hitting the chest between the shoulders and the waist with hands or feet.

Come in for a FREE Trial class, call to set up.