This 3-day karate camp is designed for students with little to no martial arts experience, ages 6-12, but all experience levels are welcome! We will  cover various blocks, strikes, stances, and kicks, culminating with the students being able to perform various combinations of techniques by the end of the week. Each class will have a calisthenic-based warm-up with stretches to activate our muscles, and a few push-ups!. Day One will focus on karate basics (punches, high block, and front kick), and will finish with either a game of "Sensei Says" (my version of "Simon Says"), or a jump kick challenge. Day Two will focus on traditional karate's basic self-defense technique, and Day Three will introduce a new kick, how to fall safely, and will give students an opportunity to test their memory, knowledge and physical abilities. 

As students will not be interacting with each other, but rather focusing on me, it is recommended to hook up their device (laptop, tablet, etc) to a larger screen (i.e., television) with an HDMI cable, so that they can see me more clearly. Also, students should wear comfortable and appropriate clothing (e.g., no dresses or skirts), and have a bottle of water nearby.

This course can be taken multiple times, and is a good supplement/introduction to, and transition into, the "White Belt Level One" multi-session course. 

*** It is highly recommended that parents/guardians stay with the student during the class in order to supervise for safety. Also, please note that transfer requests will not be considered if the request is made within 24 hours of the class start time. 

[My teaching style: I will demonstrate each technique slowly first, explaining a couple of key points. I'll count the students through at least 10 each technique slowly, making corrections along the way, and then we'll do another 10 at about 50% speed, and then the final 10 will be at 100% speed and power, so the students can work up a sweat and show themselves, and me, how hard and fast they can do their moves. Also, in karate, typically when the teacher counts the 10th technique, all the students verbally show their energy and spirit by shouting "Kiai!"  I refer to this as the 10-10-10 counting approach. I like to use LOTS of positive reinforcement and address each student individually as much as possible, and to "say a lot with a little" when it comes to explaining the techniques, so we can spend as much time as possible actually training, rather than lecturing.   *** I strive to perform all of the techniques with the students, so they can follow along at all times, unless I need to briefly attend to the computer for technical issues.]