Advanced Karate

About This Event

Traditional Karate emphasizes the principles and applications of a weaponless self-defense through the use of body dynamics and mental discipline. Participants learn alertness, self-control, and mental strategies to meet life’s challenges. There are 11 belt levels (kyu) before first-degree Black belt (shodan). A new student is assigned the White belt rank (eleventh kyu). Students must fulfill specific requirements under normal practice conditions and in a test environment for promotion up to and including the Black belt (dan). NOTE: Uniforms, belts, tests, and tournaments are optional at an additional cost.Class curriculum enables the beginner student through advanced to develop an effective form of self-defense. This class will allow one to acquire the self-control and physical readiness to meet many of life’s challenges. Beginner through Black belt.