Classes by age
The same four basics, at each age
Pick an age group to see what a class works on.
Ages 5 to 7
Short rounds with a game between each. The basics are taught by showing and copying, so a child who can't yet read can still follow.
Stance: a wide stance held for a count of five
Block: one arm at a time, slow, with a partner
Kick: a front kick against a low pad
Bow: in, out and to a partner
Ages 8 to 10
The same four basics with longer rounds. Students start to join them together and learn their first kata.
Stance: moving forward and back without losing it
Block: left and right, on a count
Kick: front and round kicks against shields
Bow: calling the bow for the row
Ages 11 to 14
A faster class that goes deeper on each basic, with partner drills on pads and longer katas.
Stance: changing stance on a count
Block: a block and a reply as a pair
Kick: balance and aim, kick by kick
Bow: helping the younger groups line up
A class, start to finish
What a class looks like
From shoes by the mat to the bow at the end.
Sample photos.
Not sure which class fits?
Tell us your child's age and we will point you to the right group. Then come and try it.