Classes

A class for each age

Everyone trains with people their own age and level, and moves up when the instructor sees the skills.

Children, ages 8 to 12
Stances, blocks and short forms, in a group of children the same age.
- One hour, twice a week
- Up to 12 students
Teens, 13 to 17
Longer forms and slow partner drills in set steps, with other teens.
- One hour, twice a week
- Up to 12 students
Adults
Basics, forms and partner work at a steady pace. A beginner class has its own evening.
- Up to 90 minutes
- Up to 16 students
Kobudo, 13 and up
Okinawan weapons, taught slowly: the staff first, then the sai, for green belts and above.
- 75 minutes, Tuesday evening
- Up to 16 students

Sample content.

A class

From the first bow to the last

Every class has the same shape, at every age.

Step 1: Bow in
The line forms by belt, and everyone bows together before the first word.
Step 2: Warm up
Stretching and slow breathing, led from the front by an instructor.
Step 3: Basics
Stances, blocks, punches and kicks, repeated until they are steady.
Step 4: Forms
A form is a set of steps done alone, in order, and the heart of the class.
Step 5: Partner work
Slow drills with set steps, then a little faster as the weeks go on.
Step 6: Bow out
The five dojo rules are said together, and the line bows to close.

Tell us who the class is for and we will suggest one. Or come in and watch from the bench.