Karate (空手)
Traditional Martial Art & Self-Defense
No-Contact Karate Program
Our karate program emphasizes safe, non-contact training. All techniques are practiced with control and precision, focusing on form, discipline, and personal development without physical contact.
What is Karate?
Karate (空手) is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts (called te (手), "hand"; tii in Okinawan) under the influence of Chinese Kung Fu, particularly Fujian White Crane.
Karate is now predominantly a striking art using punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands and palm-heel strikes. Historically, and in some modern styles, grappling, throws, joint locks, restraints and vital-point strikes are also taught.
Suitable For
Ages 6 and up
Duration
1 hour per session
Group Size
15-25 participants
Equipment
Mats, comfortable clothing
Karate Program Options
Our karate program can be tailored to focus on:
Karate Basics
Fundamental techniques, stances, and movements that form the foundation of karate practice
Sport / Competitive Karate
Training focused on kata performance and controlled demonstrations for tournaments and competitions
Fun Karate
Physical training delivered through engaging games and activities, perfect for younger students
Note: Our programs can also combine multiple approaches to create a comprehensive karate experience.
Typical Session Structure
Warm Up
Physical conditioning and stretching to prepare the body for training
Basic Movements
Fundamental footwork, body positioning, and movement patterns
Karate Kicks
Front kicks, side kicks, roundhouse kicks, and proper kicking technique
Karate Punches & Hand Strikes
Various punching techniques, knife-hand, spear-hand, and palm-heel strikes
Karate Elbow Strikes
Close-range elbow techniques for self-defense applications
Karate Blocks
Defensive techniques including high block, low block, inside and outside blocks
Karate Stances
Proper stance training including front stance, back stance, horse stance, and cat stance
Plyometrics Training
Explosive power development and conditioning exercises
Pairwork
Partner drills for timing, distance, and technique refinement (no-contact)
Warm Down
Cool-down exercises, stretching, and reflection on the session
Traditional karate technique training