We are planning on resuming in dojo classes again on Tues. Aug.4. Please contact the dojo to make any membership alterations if necessary (eg: extensions, reactivations, etc.).
Author: Scott Campsall
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No classes today, but our newsletter is now available!
Happy Canada Day!
There are no classes today, but our July newsletter is now available. Please use the link at the bottom of our website’s homepage to get your copy now.
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Reminder! We are now using the Summer Schedule!
Just a reminder that as stated in the email that went out last week and yesterday to those affected, all Youth and Adult Karate classes have been changed to the summer schedule. All Lil’ Dragons, Aikido, and Fitness classes are staying the same. For more information, please use the Okami Kai mobile app or consult our website.
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June Newsletter Now Available!
Our June newsletter is now available at www.okamikai.com. Please use the link at the bottom of our homepage to get your copy!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
- Shizentai -chudan zuki
- Kiba Dachi -chudan zuki
- Zenkutsu Dachi -oi zuki, gyaku zuki
- Zenkutsu Dachi -age uke, gyaku zuki
- Zenkutsu Dachi -uchi uke, gyaku zuki
- Zenkutsu Dachi -soto uke, gyaku zuki
- Zenkutsu Dachi -gedan barai uke, gyaku zuki
- Zenkutsu Dachi -mae geri (keage/kekomi)
- Kiba Dachi -yoko geri (keage/kekomi)
- Kokutsu Dachi – shuto uke
- Zenkutsu Dachi -jodan uke
- Shizentai -ushiro geri
- 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:
- Jodan defence with age uke, gyaku zuki
- Chudan defence with uchi uke, gyaku zuki
- Chudan defence with soto uke, gyaku zuki
- Gedan defence with gedan barai uke, gyaku zuki
Kata
- Taikyoku Shodan
- Heian Shodan
Ukemi (Breakfalls)
- Back
- Side
Judo
- Osoto Gari
Self Defence
- Escape wrist grab
- 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?”