Author: Scott Campsall

  • Book Now for Youth/Adult Karate Classes on Saturday!

    Book Now for Youth/Adult Karate Classes on Saturday!

    Sorry for the double notification.  Anyone wishing to attend the outdoor YOUTH/ADULT KARATE classes on Saturday need to reserve their spot by noon tomorrow.

  • Outdoor Classes Tonight and Tomorrow!

    Outdoor Classes Tonight and Tomorrow!

    An email was sent out yesterday regarding our special classes tonight and tomorrow afternoon.  Please let us know if you did not receive it.

  • No Classes Monday!

    No Classes Monday!

    Just a reminder that although all classes are running today (Saturday), there will be no classes on Monday due to it being Victoria Day.  Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

  • White Belt (11th Kyu)

    White Belt (11th Kyu)

    Expectations

    Student should begin to understand the basic physical techniques.

    Basics

    Students should be able to perform while standing still or moving forward.

    1. Shizentai -chudan zuki
    2. Kiba Dachi -chudan zuki
    3. Zenkutsu Dachi -oi zuki, gyaku zuki
    4. Zenkutsu Dachi -age uke, gyaku zuki
    5. Zenkutsu Dachi -uchi uke, gyaku zuki
    6. Zenkutsu Dachi -soto uke, gyaku zuki
    7. Zenkutsu Dachi -gedan barai uke, gyaku zuki
    8. Zenkutsu Dachi -mae geri (keage/kekomi)
    9. Kiba Dachi -yoko geri (keage/kekomi)
    10. Kokutsu Dachi – shuto uke
    11. Zenkutsu Dachi -jodan uke
    12. Shizentai -ushiro geri
    13. Zenkutsu Dachi -mawashi geri

    Kumite

    Ippon: Partner one attacks, partner two defends. Reverse order after 3 to 5 repetitions. Techniques for this level should be as follows:

    1. Jodan defence with age uke, gyaku zuki
    2. Chudan defence with uchi uke, gyaku zuki
    3. Chudan defence with soto uke, gyaku zuki
    4. Gedan defence with gedan barai uke, gyaku zuki

    Kata

    1. Taikyoku Shodan
    2. Heian Shodan

    Ukemi (Breakfalls)

    1. Back
    2. Side

    Judo

    1. Osoto Gari

    Self Defence

    1. Escape wrist grab
    2. Two-hand choke escape (front & back)

    Student Creed

    Student must be able to recite and explain 2 of 6.

    Ronbun (Essay)

    Topic: “Why do I study Karate?”