Focus Like a Ninja! | Beginner Karate Classes | Ages 3-5 | Ongoing
This karate class will teach your learner how to focus their minds and bodies while doing fun "ninja moves".
Sensei Jess
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(81)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this karate class, your little ninja will learn what focus is, why it's important, when we should use our ninja focus skills, and what we use in order to focus (eyes, ears, and body). Toddlers can be a little wiggly sometimes and while that can be important, teaching them how to be in control of their minds and bodies is a valuable lesson to introduce at this age. My goal isn't to turn young learners into statues. I just aim to help them find a balance between movement and stillness. In each class, I will teach them basic exercises, stretches, punches, kicks, and blocks. After each new move we learn, we will play a fun, interactive game that tests their ninja focus. They'll need to use their listening skills, body control, and keep their eyes on me in order to play the games. At the end of each lesson, we will put everything together to make one big ninja combo. Karate makes focus fun!
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their focus, listening skills, and body control with basic karate movements.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need to wear comfortable clothing, 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. Thanks!
Supply List
Your learner will need comfortable clothes and a few feet of open space so they can move around freely.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2022
5.0
81reviews
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 Class
$15
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 140 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
1-6 learners per class
