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R M Y W Z Z O S L A G N E B L A S

G C R X S E K M E L B Q P R Y P T
A Typical Karate Class
S A R C R S A S I V S I E R B A O
he summer of 2025 is now behind us; students are back in their classrooms
V R J O E T R O R E S D L R P C I
Tand dojos are getting an influx of new students. One of the most common
T D A W L J N E L E S N O L B K R questions asked by parents of prospective students is what to expect at karate
class and what actually takes place. The first element of every karate class is
E I G B E S I G G K E W O E S E T
safety. A good instructor structures the class to ensure that students have a
X N U O E S A L I R N N A C F R A positive training experience in a safe environment. Students are to respect and
be aware of others training around them. There is nothing positive about injuries,
A A A Y T E R N S S A R A R L S P
and most can be prevented. Each karate class is made up of several different
N L R S S Y S E R G S H Q C C A E components - here are some which can be found in a typical class.

S S S S T L O C D N H C C W C S F Warm-up: This is the first stage of every martial arts class. It consists of gross
motor exercises that prepare the body for more strenuous work. The length varies
K B F O U R T Y N I N E R S N U O from club to club, but at Seaway Karate we like to keep it to no more than fifteen

W R A V E N S P Y K A G K I S S B minutes and have it flow into the next stage.
A Q W J P Z V M H I T R H L T T D Basic techniques: This consists of kicks, punches, blocks, strikes, stances, and
co-ordination drills. The intensity level gradually increases as the students
H B R O N C O S G V F P J R N N C become fully warmed up.
A E P A N T H E R S L E A K I A E Focus pads and kicking shields: There are almost an infinite number of drills using
pads and shields. There are specific drills for improving each of the attributes –
E S N A T I T X D O T M Q R A I D
speed, focus, power, timing, balance, coordination, agility, and endurance.
S F E I H C O G D S S O B L S G H
Kata: A kata is a predetermined series of movements, required for each belt level.
BEARS DOLPHINS RAIDERS These moves are broken down into the self-defense applications. Repetition
BENGALS EAGLES RAMS of kata is instrumental in the smoothing out of technique. All of the attributes
BILLS FALCONS RAVENS improve through kata training.
BRONCOS FOURTY NINERS REDSKINS Self-defense: This is the training of simple, effective responses to various grabs,
BROWNS GIANTS holds, kicks, and punches.
SAINTS
BUCCANEERS JAGUARS Weapons of opportunity: Students learn to defend themselves with various items
SEAHAWKS
CARDINALS JETS that are commonly found around the home, in a vehicle, etc. A few examples of
STEELERS this class component are cell phones, water bottles, flashlights, snowbrushes,
CHARGERS LIONS
TEXANS keys, and walking canes.
CHIEFS PACKERS
COLTS PANTHERS TITANS Pressure Point Training: (adults) A pressure point is a nerve which is close to
COWBOYS PATRIOTS VIKINGS the surface. The most practical and easily accessible pressure points are used in
self-defense against aggressive behaviour. Although pressure points have always
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have provided us with proper technique and a scientific understanding.

Sparring: Using footwork, evasion, blocking, and countering in a safe, controlled

sparring session.
An experienced karate instructor will do everything possible to make the art
fit the individual. The student’s abilities and personal needs are taken into
619 Pitt Street, Cornwall consideration while trying to keep the class as challenging and rewarding as
possible.

Karate Quote: Patience, – progress before perfection