Beginner Karate Class | White to Yellow Belt
In this 9 week course, students will learn basic karate techniques and work towards earning their yellow belts.
Sensei Jess
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(89)
What's included
18 live meetings
13 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I may assign very simple homework assignments throughout the course where I see there are areas of improvement. They will be tasks that take no longer than a few minutes. (e.g. count to 5 in Japanese twice a day this week, practice 10 jumping jacks 3 days this week, pick one day this week and see how many punches you can do in 30 seconds, etc.) When I assign homework I will announce it at the end of class AND post it in the classroom.Assessment
There will be 3 stripe tests which will be used as progress checks and a final test at the end of the course. Tests will be very similar to our classes but I will be looking for more independence from each student. Of course, if someone struggles on the tests I will help them but my goal is to practice enough leading up to the tests that they won't need too much of my help.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Welcome to white belt class! I’m so excited to continue working with your children and watch them grow. Here’s what you can expect from me and the class: Each belt cycle is roughly three months. For this cycle, your karate student will start at white belt and work to earn their yellow belt. We will learn Japanese terminology, punches, kicks, blocks, and stances which will set us up for traditional forms (kata) in the yellow belt class. Every four weeks I will introduce a new concept that will be our theme: goal setting, self discipline, and confidence. It’s very important to me to instill more than just kicks and punches, but life skills that they can carry with them outside of class. I keep classes small to ensure everyone has a personalized experience. We will do monthly check-ins to make sure everyone is on track to reach their belt goals. When they meet the requirements of each check-in they will earn a stripe on their belt. If I notice anyone is struggling and needs extra practice, I will reach out to you and let you know. They are more than welcome to join any of my group classes or schedule a private lesson with me. No ninjas left behind! Please make sure you order your uniform and belt before the start of class: https://amzn.to/3jffCC9 Traditionally, your instructor ties your first belt. Since this is virtual, I would love for you to have that ceremonial moment with your child. This is the start of a new journey in their life and your support will help them take that leap. I will send out a video on how to do this :) In the last week of this class, your martial artist will be ready to test for their yellow belt. The test will be on the last Tuesday of the class and the graduation will be on the last Thursday. During the graduation, we will have a final performance for all the grown ups to demonstrate what we've learned and I will need your help to present them their yellow belts!
Syllabus
18 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Welcome!
Go over rules, expectations, and class structure
Learn Japanese words: karate, kiotsuki, sensei
Learn guard and reverse guard stances
Jabs and crosses 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
Review Japanese words
Review stances and punches
Learn defensive front kicks 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
Learn Japanese words: gi and obi
Learn open leg natural stance and traditional punches
Learn high blocks from guard and practice with jab/cross 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
Traditional punch pillow game
Learn slide up front kicks
Learn down blocks from guard 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need to wear their karate uniform and belt, have an open area so they can move around, and a bottle of water nearby! While we will definitely warm up and stretch in class, students are encouraged to stretch beforehand as well.
Supply List
Hawk Sports Karate Uniform and Belt $25.99 : https://amzn.to/3jffCC9
Black electrical tape for stripes $2.29 : https://amzn.to/3WDQKCQ
*Any black electrical tape will do, I just provided a link for your convenience :)
In some classes we'll use regular household items like pillows and blankets.
Please make sure your child has a water bottle in each class.External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2022
5.0
89reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi everyone! I'm Sensei Jess. I was a shy, scared, anti-social little kid. My confidence and self-esteem were virtually non-existent. When I started middle school I met my first bully. She would pick on me in the locker room and in the halls almost every day. I was too scared to stick up for myself so the tormenting went on for months.
It all changed when I started karate. I had finally found something I liked and felt I was good at. I found my voice and started coming out of my shell. After a few months of training I was able to stand up to my bully and she never messed with me again. My whole mindset changed. Instead of wanting to hide behind others I wanted to lead them. Instead of wanting to sit and watch TV all day I wanted to exercise and get stronger. Instead of shying away from difficult things I was excited for challenges and was confident I could overcome them.
I have been training in martial arts for over 12 years and have earned my 3rd degree black belt. I have a background in traditional Okinawan karate as well as modern sport martial arts (all those cool jumping, spinning, "ninja" moves you may have seen on TV). I started training when I was 12 and quickly fell in love with the art. I was inspired by my instructors and almost immediately knew that I wanted to give back to the martial arts community and become an instructor myself one day. I saw such a huge and positive change in myself in such a short amount of time and it became my mission to share this art with others.
I’ve seen so many of my students come into the dojo scared, shy, lacking confidence, and become strong young leaders in a matter of minutes! That’s the power of martial arts. Karate teaches people many important life skills. Here are a few that I value most:
Confidence
Respect (for others and oneself)
Goal setting
Perseverance
Control (of both mind and body)
Self-discipline
Effort
Empathy
I like to teach these values through fun, high-energy drills and games. I always talk about how we can use these skills to become better martial artists, but also better children, students, siblings, friends, and people.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out! I look forward to meeting you and starting your martial arts journey soon!Reviews
Live Group Course
$50
weekly or $450 for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
2-6 learners per class
