| Each program below uses a 5
key rating system to guide instructors on assessing student performance.
It includes attendance, effort, knowledge and performance of the material,
fitness, and respect.
When a student has completed the required number of classes, he or she is
awarded one stripe.
The first two stripes are
given for attendance and effort. The third and fourth stripe are earned through
testing skills and monitoring effort and respect. Students much complete
the required skills for each belt with power, accuracy and effort.
Kinder Kickers Program
Kinder Kickers is a new program for children 3-4 years old. It focuses
on listening and following directions while teaching basic karate moves.
Students receive 4 stripes in the process of earning each belt. The
first and second stripe are awarded for attendance. When a student has
completed the required number of classes, he or she is awarded a stripe.
The third and fourth stripe
are earned through testing skills and monitoring effort. Students much
complete the required skills for each belt with power, accuracy and effort.
Below is a list of belts a student may receive in the Kinder Kickers Program.
Classes are 30 minutes long.
- White
- Gold Stripe
- Orange Stripe
- Green Stripe
- Purple Stripe
- Blue Stripe
- Red Stripe
- Brown Stripe
Junior Program
The Junior Karate
program
teaches
students 5-7 years old basic karate moves while emphasizing focus,
discipline and endurance in a fun atmosphere. Students receive 4 stripes in the process of earning each belt.
The first and second stripe are awarded for attendance. When a student
has completed the required number of classes, he or she is awarded a stripe.
The third and fourth stripe
are earned through testing skills and monitoring effort. Students much
complete the required skills for each belt with power, accuracy and effort.
Below is a list of belts a student may receive in the
Little Kickers Program.
Classes are 30 minutes long.
- White
- Gold Stripe
- Orange Stripe
- Green Stripe
- Purple Stripe
- Blue Stripe
- Red Stripe
- Brown Stripe
Beginner Program
The beginner program is for
students 8-13 years old or students moving up from the Junior Program.
Adults have their own separate class for this level. This program focuses on
basic karate techniques, mild conditioning, self-discipline, confidence,
respect and self-esteem. Classes are 45 minutes.
- No Belt
- White
- Gold
- Orange
- Green
Intermediate Program
Students at this level are
preparing to move towards their black belt. The program builds the
skills learned in the Beginner Program and fine tunes the skills.
Students are required to achieve each skill at a higher level for each
belt. Students must be willing to work hard. Students at this level may also participate in the optional
achievement team. They can earn patches for learning material
related to fitness, creativity, and emergency awareness. Classes are 45
minutes.
- Purple
- Blue
- Blue Stripe
- Red
- Red Stripe
- Brown
- Brown Stripe
Black Belt Program
The Black
Belt is the ultimate goal of every karate student. "A black belt
is a white belt who never quit" captures the idea of goal setting to
achieve this awesome reward. Students
who are black belts however can
continue their training to their second degree or third degree black
belts. Classes are 45 minutes.
- First Degree Black Belt
- Second Degree Black Belt
- Third Degree Black Belt
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