What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
This class is an informative and super engaging course focused on ensuring each student meets their full potential. There is no need to have any previous martial arts experience, as I am here to guide you every step of the way! I am a second-degree black belt (with 22 years of experience) and an Ontario-certified teacher. I combine my educational knowledge from the karate dojo, soccer field (yes, I was a soccer coach, as well!), university, and the classroom, in order to bring every student the most wholesome learning experience. My classes will keep you on your feet, literally! It is an incredibly exciting time. I have a great deal of experience in tutoring and teaching, and look forward to bringing every student a very individualized, authentic, and engaging learning experience! See you in the dojo! My classes will keep you on your feet (literally)! Also, my classes focus on having important discussions regarding techniques, self-defence, and when it is appropriate to use these moves. I always encourage students to ask me questions, it is a very integral part of learning! We will begin our class with stretching, carry forth to a fun-filled karate lesson, and then end with cool down stretches. Each class, we will focus on new concepts, so you can ensure that your learner will always walk away learning more and more. This class has been designed with learners in mind. I believe learning must always be authentic, nurturing, and a time in which each learner has the opportunity to realize just how capable and amazing they are. My classes focus greatly on confidence-building, and gaining skills, which students can take with them far beyond our virtual learning experience. I connect all classes to real life experiences, and how we can use our new found knowledge to grow as learners. What was the inspiration for the class? Well, the answer is super genuine: my own authentic experiences! Karate has been a huge part of my life for over 2 decades. Where does the time go? The saying is very true, indeed: "time flies when you're having fun!" When training, I always focus on ensuring that I warm up well, focus on my karate moves and techniques, get my heart beat going with a fun-filled workout, and end with a cool-down stretches. All of this cumulates into a wonderful experience, which I feel very fortunate to bring to learners! If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact me; always just an email away! Also, if you don't see a time that works best for you and your family, please let me know, and I will try my absolute best to add a suitable section time to my page! Week of January 2nd: Punches Week of January 9th: Hand Strikes Week of January 16th: Rotations Week of January 23rd: Kicks Week of January 31st: Blocks Thank you very much!
Learning Goals
Let's learn karate together! In this ongoing course, we will learn the foundations of karate and self-defence in a fun-filled learning environment.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please ensure that students have comfortable clothing on, room to move around and jump, and water nearby! Students are encouraged to stretch beforehand. We will most definitely be stretching in class, as well! Thank you!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello everyone! My name is Helena! :)
First of all, a huge thank you to ALL of my amazing learners and families. You are all incredible, and I am so grateful for your kindness, enthusiasm and love for learning. It has been a true pleasure learning and working with you all. Virtual hugs!
I am a certified elementary and high school teacher whom absolutely loves teaching! I have an Honour's Specialization in History, French Language and Literature, and a degree in Education. I have extensively studied language acquisition and metacognition, and feel very privileged to bring this knowledge to each of my classes. My heart is learning and teaching! I have had the privilege to teach all grade levels, and have taught in both Canada and London, United Kingdom. Not only do I teach in the classroom (virtual, nowadays!) but I also teach in the dojo. Karate has been a humongous part of my life for 21 years, and it brings me so much joy to share my love for martial arts with learners from around the world!
I am fluent in English, French and Greek! From a young age, I have absolutely adored studying languages. I really excelled in environments, which were authentic in nature and allowed for me to learn in a way that was hands-on and fun. As a result, I always ensure that my classes are super engaging and an experience that will aid in confidence building!
I believe that education and learning must go far beyond the four walls of the classroom. It is a time in which all students should have the opportunity to recognize just how incredible they are in an exciting, and nurturing environment. In doing so, I hope to help students become leaders and grow their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills! As Plato said, there is a genius within every single one of us, and I am absolutely dedicated to helping others reach their full potential!
In my personal time, I love to read, write, travel, garden, listen to music (and have a dance party at the same time) and spend time with my dear family!
I really look forward to meeting you!
For now, à bientôt, which means see you soon in French!
Thank you!
Teacher Helena
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-15