Teens & Adults Karate
The Teens & Adults Karate Program
Our Teens & Adults program is designed to provide the following:- Formal teaching of the Funakoshi Karate grading syllabus
- A fun & structured environment
- Reflex training
- Balance training
- Hand/eye co-ordination training
- Bag and partner work
Refer to each dojo’s timetable for class time information:
Warrnambool, Hamilton, Camperdown & Terang.
Kids Karate
The Kids Karate Program
Our Kids Karate program is designed to provide the following:- Formal teaching of the Funakoshi Karate grading syllabus
- A fun, yet structured environment
- Reflex training
- Balance training
- Hand/eye co-ordination training
- Bag and partner work
Refer to each dojo’s timetable for class time information:
Warrnambool, Hamilton, Camperdown & Terang.Pee Wee Karate
Benefits of Pee Wee Karate
- Our Pee Wee reward system improves children’s self-esteem
- Our class structure teaches children discipline
- Our activities channel children’s aggression
- Our program teaches children lifetime self-defence skills
- Our program is a lot of fun
The Pee Wee Karate Program
Our Pee Wee Karate program is designed to provide the following:- A less formal program than Kids Karate. Only some of the Funakoshi Karate grading syllabus is taught
- A fun, yet structured environment
- Educational games
- Reflex training
- Balance training
- Hand/eye co-ordination training
- Bag work
- An introduction to light sparring
The emphasis is on instilling respect, good manners, developing character and having fun. The program is designed to run for two years, with an informal grading conducted every two months.Following a grading, students receive a white belt with coloured stripe – yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, 1st brown, 2nd brown, 3rd brown and finally black stripe. Once a student reaches black stripe (the highest level in this program), or turns 8, they can enrol in the ‘full’ Funakoshi Karate system – Kids Karate. Students are also ‘rewarded’ for commitment to training through a merit badge program. At the end of each month, provided they have attended a minimum of 60% of the training sessions, they receive a merit badge.
Kinder Karate
Benefits of Kinder Karate
Physical activity is important in the development of a child’s health and wellbeing, forming the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Through Kinder Karate skills and disciplines are learnt resulting in a challenging and enjoyable activity. Kinder Karate improves fitness, strength, flexibility and general body conditioning in a structured format. This enables children to channel their energies into positive outcomes, improving mental discipline and concentration.The Kinder Karate Program
Our Kinder Karate program introduces young children (ages 3-4) to karate training in a fun, structured setting. Light exercises, stretching and karate basics are taught. Activities involve following the instructor’s directions, learning dojo (class room) etiquette and self-control. Games and exercises help to develop strength, coordination and balance, This class provides a foundation for karate training in our subsequent Peewee Karate (5-7 years) and Kids Karate (8-12 Years).