Ages (13+)
Karate (literally translated as “empty hand”) is a traditional Okinawan striking art. Emphasis is placed on punching, kicking, and blocking/evasion techniques. Over the course of training, students will learn many traditional open-hand kata (forms), and will practice ippon kumite (a controlled self-defense drill), as well as non-choreographed sparring. Classes generally consist of warm-ups/calisthenics, various drills, kata, and either sparring or self-defense drills.