Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art where participants will be practicing punching, kicking, blocking, with physical contact with the instructor and with specialized equipment. In sparring there will be physical contact with other students in a controlled environment. Each class will also include physical activity and exercises to develop coordination and control.
Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness
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Tiny Tiger’s Class – 3 to 4 year olds
Tiny Tigers class is coming soon! Classes will begin in December (for the Auburn Parks & Recreation Winter Quarter!)
Tiny Tigers learn how to work with others and follow directions. This helps them to become better students at school and better listeners at home. Our program enhances positive development in a fun and motivational way! Our curriculum is tailored to help them develop their gross motor skills and start working on their fine motor skills.
Dojo Location: Harris Rec Center
When: Wednesdays
Time: 2:50 – 3:25 pm
Homeschool Class –5 years and up
Dojo Location: Harris Rec Center
When: Monday and Wednesdays
Time: 2:00 – 2:45 pm
The primary focus of this class is self defense, coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. Students will be performing exercise drills and sparring techniques on heavy bags and various striking pads.
Basic Children’s Class – 5 to 12 years old
Dojo Location: Dean Road Rec Center
When: Tuesday and Thursday nights
Time: 6:00 – 6:45 pm
The primary focus of this class is self defense, coordination, physical fitness, listening skills, focus on activities. We teach the basics of karate: strikes, blocks, and kicks. We may begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all techniques. Students will be performing exercise drills and sparring techniques on heavy bags and various striking pads.
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Advanced Children’s Class
Dojo Location: Dean Road Rec Center
When: Tuesday and Thursday nights
Time: 6:45 – 7:45 pm
This class teaches basic strikes, blocks, and kicks. We also begin teaching kata, the basis for practicing all karate techniques. As students progress, we teach advanced strikes, blocks, kicks, self-defense, and traditional weapons use. Optional additional activities, tournament sparring and self-defense fighting are in a controlled environment
