Intermediate Karate Class | Purple to Blue Belt
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.
Sensei Jess
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(89)
What's included
24 live meetings
18 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 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.Assessment
Learners will be assessed every 4 weeks with stripe tests and one final belt test at the end of the course.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 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! In the last week of this class, your martial artist will be ready to test for their Blue Belt. The test will be on the last Tuesday and the graduation will be on the last Thursday of this class. 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 Blue Belts and certificates!
Learning Goals
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 review old curriculum to prepare for their black belt tests.
Syllabus
24 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Kata and Vocab Review
We 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. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Hand and Foot Review
We will review all of the hand and foot techniques we have learned so far (all kicks, jabs, jab cross, hook, uppercut, backfist, etc). 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Axe Kicks and Pinan Nidan Section 1
We will learn axe kicks and begin learning Pinan Nidan Section 1. Learn uke and incorporate that language into warmups going forward. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Pinan Nidan Section 2, Balance Front Kicks, Slips and Shields
Review 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. 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.
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
$40
weekly or $480 for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
2-6 learners per class
