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 Our
children's classes are designed for aged between 5 and 12
years old.
Our
emphasis is on teaching traditional karate in a fun and safe
environment, whilst under the supervision of our
instructors. We have trained, developed and have many years
experience in developing the skills of young children of all
ages. Skill building activities are used to keep the
children focused and enthused and positive reinforcement is
used to help the children understand how well they are
progressing. Our structured grading syllabus specifically
for children and our merit badges ensure they are
continually striving towards and meeting new goals.
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 What
happens in the children's karate classes?
The children
will learn many martial arts related skills. The classes
are disciplined, but the overall goal for everyone is to
have fun. Our teaching model is specifically designed
for children under 12, which facilitates learning the
basic skills through either games or more traditional
methods. We break our classes down into the following
lessons. Kata (form), Basics, Tag karate, pads and
karate games. The pads are sometimes done with music to
encourage the little ones to sweat just a bit more! The
tags are an introduction to basic sparring where the
children wear tags around their waists and have to take
their opponents tag before they lose theirs. Higher
grade children are allowed to spar lightly under strict
supervision and only whilst wearing relevant safety
equipment. The sparring (kumite) is non-contact and some
children may want to enter competitions in either kata
or kumite and this is down to an individuals preference
and choice. It is by no means compulsory.
Children are taught differently to the adults. They are
taught about using the skills to help them in everyday
life, about the wrongs of bullying and about stranger
awareness. They are introduced to a class environment,
which allows them to explore and learn new skills over a
period of time.
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 Who can
start training at our kids classes?
Boys and
girls as young as 5, who like to do new and exciting things.
Our specialised programs and activities are designed to
enhance the child's co-ordination, concentration, balance,
discipline fitness and overall health. We believe an our
spent at our class is far better than them spending the time
sat on a PlayStation and encourage them to have fun away
from this environment as well as developing respect for
others. Feel free to bring your child along and watch a
class at any time, or better still, get them to join in. You
will find the classes are not intimidating or threatening
and we will discuss with you basic procedures and introduce
you when you come in. We will welcome any question you have
and also feel free to call us on 07876 577675 at any time. |
 Read some of our testimonials below
"Congratulations to Jack on being made
student of the month. Karate has given Jack greatly
increased self confidence and the benefits extend to school
and the rest of his life too. Thanks are due to Sensei and
all the instructors and higher grades for the support and
encouragement you give to all the kids."
"The standard you set was high, and I admire an
instructor who corrects a karate ka, when required. It is with your experience
that you can see small errors in junior karate ka like me, and the
guidance/instruction you provided was of a very high standard, and I took them
very positively. This brings me to a quote from Gichin Funakoshi
which goes something like...
"An instructor is rated through not his/her accomplishments, but through the
accomplishments of his/her students. Those students who show etiquette,
execution, discipline to the highest standards, are the manifestation of the
instructor to the observing world". Your students will do you good justice,
believe me, they are sharp. The few months I did attend, I have learnt a lot
from them, and am now progressing very well both mentally and physically thanks
to you. The karate club members were very friendly and welcomed me no problems
there. Just wish I could still train
there on Wednesdays." |
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Karate has many benefits to offer your child and helps them
to build confidence. The training is fun for children and
will enrich their lives." |
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