"If Children don't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn."

-Ignacio Estrada

Growing Roots

The classical martial arts offer children something increasingly rare. A place where progress is measured not by comparison with others, but by sincere practice.

Where effort matters.

Where patience matters.

Where helping a younger student matters.

Where learning to begin again matters.

Within these traditions, children gradually discover that confidence grows through participation. Character grows through responsibility.

Resilience grows through meeting challenges rather than avoiding them.

The style of Karate we practice and teach is Goju Ryu. Goju means “Having Strength, Choosing to be Gentle.”

Children's Karate for ages 9 to 12 can be a direct continuation of the Children ages 5 to 8 class, or you can join as a beginner to Karate.

All of our Karate Classes are taught by two professional Black Belt teachers and assisted by senior students from the youth and adult classes, providing supportive learning to students as they practice Martial Arts and Self Defence.

Students will learn

• Kihon (fundimentsl techniques of Karate)

  The outcomes to practicing Kihon is not only learning the common strikes, blocks, kicks and stances found in Karate but developing physical qualities like strength, stamina and flexibility.

• Kumite (partner work, also know as "clash hands")

  Learning to take care of your partner so to not hurt them teaches respect and restraint, but Kumite also teaches students coordination and timing and helps overcome the discomfort of physical confrontation to better prepare children for the potential of encountering it outside of the Dojo.

• Kata (translates into "the way of doing things properly", kata is pre-arranged and codified sequence of Karate movements)

  Students will learn Kata, preforming it as a group and given the opportunity to preform their kata on their own in solo demonstrations. Kata is a great way to train the body and the mind, it can be challenging to learn and preform but achievable with practice, time and focus.

• Self Defence

  We practice scenario training and deescalation with partners, learn about violence prevention, situational awareness and common striking and blocking techniques.

• Games, drills and other activities

  To improve physical activity; balance, speed, strength and agility and encourage a love for learning

• Mindful breathing

  Helps to slow things down when the energy is high, reestablishing focus and quiet. Breathing mindfully also teaches children that they can regain control over their bodies and mind with their breath when anxiety and other stressors begin to affect them.