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General information—Programs |
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Our programs Seishin Shotokan Karate offers several different programs. Our main program is our Shotokan Karate program and we also offer some age-specific programs such as the Tiny Tigers program for 4—6 year olds, Tiger Tots for Pre-K children, an After-School Karate program for elementary school children and even a Women’s Karate program. Recently we have also added a special upgrade program for our senior members that covers a broad range of martial arts skills that complement our core Shotokan Karate program.
Here is a general overview of our main programs:
The Shotokan program is for ages 7 and up including adult. We have a series of classes that are both rank-specific and age-specific, including a kids class for ages 7-12 and various family classes, as well as an advanced class for brown and black belts. The Shotokan program offers a highly structured curriculum that brings out the best in all students and focuses on developing all of the skills associated with the traditional Japanese style of martial arts known as Shotokan Karate. These skills include strong stances coupled with dynamic punches, blocks, kicks and strikes, as well as numerous forms (otherwise known as kata), pre-arranged partner work drills and an increasingly focused sparring skill-set that is both systematic and highly effective. Shotokan is precise and beautiful in its simple approach to martial arts, yet the path of the Shotokan practitioner is far from easy and will provide great challenges to even the most ardent and committed student while offering clearly visible rewards along the way for every age and rank.
The Tiny Tigers program focuses on the age group of 4 to 6 years old. For this age group we implement a striped belt system with each progressive belt being white belt with a colored stripe. Some of the goals of this program are to develop focus and coordination, to have fun and to instill a sense of confidence in the young martial artist, as well as a sense of satisfaction for the parent(s) of the Tiny Tiger. The ultimate goal, however, is to prepare our younger Karate members both physically and developmentally for the Shotokan Program once they turn 7 years old or once they gain the Black Stripe belt (whichever comes first).
The Tiger Tots program has a very similar focus and delivery as the Tiny Tigers program and is specifically aimed at the Pre-K age group of 3 and 4 year olds. Again focus and coordination through appropriately structured physical development drills are taught in a fun-filled and positive environment. The Tiger Tot student will progress to the Tiny Tigers program after consultation with the instructor and parent and after fulfilling several core requirements.
The After-School program is exactly what it says it is - an after-school Karate program that is available on a daily basis for parents who need care for their children in a positive and enriching environment. Sounds a little like daycare? Yes, it does, but let me emphatically say that this IS NOT a daycare program! This is a Karate program that doesn’t simply care for your child but instead will teach your child the benefits of the martial arts. Benefits such as focus, discipline, a positive attitude, self-confidence and of course self-defense skills. In reality this program is the fast-track to Black Belt as it will provide 10 hours a week of martial arts instruction (the same amount of instruction as our Premier Programs in a WHOLE MONTH!) This means that 4 MONTHS of instruction will be taught in just 4 WEEKS!! This is serious progress in a serious program. Check out the After-School Program today!
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