A typical class
Classes are an hour long and include training in all aspects of karate. There is a general session for all grades including beginners, devoted kata and sparring classes, a dedicated senior grade session and a master class for those looking for more in depth training.
The class begins with a warm up and stretching. The warm up varies each session and includes strength and fitness exercises and partner drills.
Kihon - learn and perfect punches, blocks, kicks, other strikes and combinations.
Kata - a series of moves strung together as a set routine encompassing different techniques, stances and turns.
Ippon kumite - pair work drills - learning to defend a set attack, including counter techniques, take downs, restraints and knife work.
Pad work - practicing techniques on kick shields and focus mitts.
Jiyu kumite - free fighting - putting all your techniques to use with controlled sparring against a partner.
