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Intermediate Karate Class | Purple to Blue Belt
Sensei Jess
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(70)
In this 12 week course, students will continue to polish basic techniques as they begin to learn more complex technique and vocabulary and, of course, their next kata.
Class experience
Intermediate Level
Welcome to the Purple 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 Purple Belt and work to earn their Blue Belt. We will learn Japanese terminology, punches, kicks, blocks, footwork, and stances. We will also learn the fourth kata (form) in our style of karate (Shorin Ryu). I keep classes small to ensure...
24 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Kata and Vocab ReviewWe will review the katas we have learned so far in the belt program as well as all Japanese vocabulary. Going forward, belt tests will include our current class curriculum as well as past curriculum to ensure we are building towards Black Belt. I will introduce our goals for this class, which include a new kata: Pinan Nidan, new vocabulary: kumite (sparring), uke (block), tsuki (punch), jodan/chudan/gedan zuki (high/middle/low punch), new technique: axe kicks, balance kicks, & sparring concepts.Lesson 2Hand and Foot ReviewWe will review all of the hand and foot techniques we have learned so far (all kicks, jabs, jab cross, hook, uppercut, backfist, etc).Week 2Lesson 3Axe Kicks and Pinan Nidan Section 1We will learn axe kicks and begin learning Pinan Nidan Section 1. Learn uke and incorporate that language into warmups going forward.Lesson 4Pinan Nidan Section 2, Balance Front Kicks, Slips and ShieldsReview axe kicks and learn Balance Front kicks. Learn Pinan Nidan Section 2 and practice adding to Section 1. Learn kumite and defense against Jodan technique: slips and shields.Week 3Lesson 5Balance Round Kicks and Leg ChecksWe will review Pinan Nidan Sections 1 and 2 and focus on learning Balance Round kicks. Learn sparring defense against Round Kicks: leg checks. Learn tsuki/zuki.Lesson 6Pinan Nidan Section 3We will learn Section 3 of Pinan Nidan and piece all 3 sections together. Review all three new kicks and sparring techniques. Review new vocab.Week 4Lesson 7Balance Kick TransitionReview Sections 1-3 of Pinan Nidan. Learn the transition from Balance Front to Balance Round kicks. Sparring game.Lesson 8First Stripe TestThis test will cover: Kata: Sections 1-3 of Pinan Nidan Vocab: kumite, uke, tsuki, zuki Kicks: Axe kicks Balance Front kicks Balance Round kicks Sparring: Slips and Shields Leg checksWeek 5Lesson 9Pinan Nidan Section 4, Balance Side Kicks, Side StepsWe will begin learning sparring defenses against Linear Kicks (Front and Side): Side Steps. We will learn Section 4 of Pinan Nidan and Balance Side kicks.Lesson 10Balance TransitionsWe will review Sections 1-4 of Pinan Nidan and learn the transition from Balance Round to Balance Side kicks.Week 6Lesson 11Pinan Nidan Section 5 and Switch Axe KicksWe will learn Section 5 (Final Section) of Pinan Nidan and learn Switch Axe kicks. Review Balance Side kicks and transitions.Lesson 12Full Kata and Full Combo, ShieldsWe will piece together the full kata and introduce the full Balance Kicking combo (Balance Front>Balance Round>Balance Side). We will learn sparring defenses against Chudan and Gedan level attacks: Outside In Center Blocks and Body Shields.Week 7Lesson 13Challenge DayKata ChallengeLesson 14Challenge DayKicking and Sparring ChallengeWeek 8Lesson 15Review DayReview all new concepts in preparation for the Second Stripe Test.Lesson 16Second Stripe TestThis test will include: Kata: All of Pinan Nidan Vocab: kumite, uke, tsuki, zuki Kicks: Switch Axe Kicks Balance Side kicks Balance kick combo Sparring: Side Steps Inside Center Blocks Body ShieldsWeek 9Lesson 17White Belt ReviewReview Fukyugata Ichi and all Front kicks. Review Slips and Skull Shields.Lesson 18Yellow Belt ReviewReview Fukyugata Ni and all Round kicks. Review Leg Checks.Week 10Lesson 19Orange Belt ReviewReview Pinan Shodan and all Side kicks. Review Side Steps.Lesson 20Green Belt ReviewReview Pinan Nidan and all new kicks. Review Body Shields.Week 11Lesson 21Mock TestsWe will have a final practice day reviewing our entire checklist and ensuring everyone is prepared for the final tests.Lesson 22Third Stripe TestThis test will cover everything we have learned in this class only: Pinan Nidan, vocab (kumite, uke, tsuki, jodan/chudan/gedan zuki), all axe kicks, balance kicks, and sparring techniques.Week 12Lesson 23Blue Belt TestThis test will cover every kata we have learned so far in the belt program (Fukyugata Ichi, Fukyugata Ni, Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan) as well as all Japanese vocabulary and overall techniques. I will provide a comprehensive vocab sheet during class. Starting to retain the curriculum as a whole is a huge step in their growth toward black belt!Lesson 24GraduationBelts and awards will be presented. Congratulations!
Students will learn a new kata: Pinan Nidan, new vocabulary words (kumite, uke, tsuki, zuki), new kicks: axe kicks, balance kicks, and a new kicking combo, as well as sparring techniques. We will also work on adding these techniques to our existing curriculum. By the time your student reaches Purple Belt, they will know four total katas, have a proficient understanding of Japanese vocabulary and intermediate karate technique.
Homework Offered
I will assign homework as needed. Sometimes it will be assigned to the entire class, other times everyone will be assigned something different based on their specific needs.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will be assessed every 4 weeks with stripe tests and one final belt test at the end of the course.Grades Offered
Goals Checklist Vocab List (I will provide this) Belt
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.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(70)
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...
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$40
weekly or $480 for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
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Ages: 5-10
2-6 learners per class
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