Including etiquette, basic techniques, forms, sparring, history & philosophy, principles of self-defence & basic Japanese terminology for martial arts, this course will prepare your child for fighting & rising through the belts.

This grounding & strengthening course focuses on the katas, a series of defence & attack movements formed into a routine. Through the katas, your child will learn the principles of karate, philosophy, technique & style, while learning to focus & channel energy. This course can be beneficial for all areas of your child’s learning & focus.

Martial arts are by nature in the first instance for self-defence & fight avoidance: this course focuses on principles of self defence, such as de-escalation & element of surprise, while teaching blocking & defence strikes.