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Kinder Karate

Kinder Karate

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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).
Once a month students are recognised for their efforts (based primarily on attendance) and awarded a coloured ‘belt badge’ There are nine coloured badges to collect and each colour follows the formal karate ranking system in the more senior classes.
Dojo Rules

Dojo Rules

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Some key rules to assist all classes run smoothly and everyone gets the most out of their time at Funakoshi Karate

  • Be on time for training
  • Bow when entering or leaving the Dojo (training area)
  • Do not wear shoes, eat, chew gum, drink (other than water) or smoke in the Dojo
  • Remove ALL jewellery (including watches, earrings) before training
  • Bring a named drink bottle to training and ensure you use it during breaks
  • Keep your mitts and karate gi (uniform) clean and neat
  • Keep finger and toe nails clean and short.
  • Always address the instructor/s as Sensei or Sempai as appropriate
  • Notify Sensei, before training commences, if you are nursing an injury or feeling unwell
  • Notify Sensei if any injury is sustained during training
  • If a bleeding injury occurs, notify Sensei and stop training until the bleeding has stopped, or the injured area has been taped/bandaged
  • Help those less proficient or weaker than yourself
  • Ask permission if you need to leave the Dojo during a session
  • Never use karate to harm someone. Self defence is a last resort
  • Take note of, and understand ALL karate notices: written and verbal
  • Don’t do or say things that could harm your fellow karateka (students) or Funakoshi Karate
  • Learn, understand and practice the five karate maxims: character, effort, etiquette, self control & sincerity
   
Instructor Team

Instructor Team

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Sensei Frank McKenzie
  • FKIA Chief Instructor
  • 6th Dan black belt Funakoshi Karate
  • NCAS Level 1 Karate Coach
  • National AKF kata judge & kumite referee
  • Level 2 First Aid
  • Working with Children Check
Sensei Peter Conroy
  • Senior Instructor at Camperdown & Terang
  • 5th Dan black belt Funakoshi Karate
  • Level 2 First Aid
  • Working with Children Check
Sensei Garry Mattner
  • Senior Instructor at Hamilton
  • 4th Dan black belt Funakoshi Karate
  • Level 2 First Aid
  • Working with Children Check
The instructor team is assisted by senior and junior instructors, and team leaders.
 

Refer to each dojo’s timetable for class time information:

Warrnambool, Hamilton, Camperdown & Terang.

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