Junior Classes

Ages
8 to 12

Overview:
The benefits of karate study far transcend learning to punch, block & kick. The skills of focus, concentration and self-discipline developed in learning karate techniques will improve school, sports and work performance for all the student's life. The improvements in self-confidence and self-image will help resist negative peer pressure to get involved in illicit activities and provide self-assurance to meet the challenges of the adult world. The traits of helpfulness, consideration and modesty developed in karate training will foster a welcome high level of civility. Skills learned in meditation and stilling the body for karate will provide counter point to the go-go world of pop music, MTV, movies, video games and television.

Age Split:
Why ages 8 to 12? We use age appropriate instruction at the Stow martial Arts Center and have found that certain age groups work best together. Ages 4 to 6, ages 6 to 8, and ages 8 to 12 comprise our three child groups. Classes are separated into age groups with similar mental and physical developmental levels. There is an overlap between each age group to accomodate maturity levels and size differences.

Students attend two 45 minute classes per week
Junior students can attain their Junior Black Belt in about 3 1/2 years with regular attendance, practice at home, and hard work .

The Training Consists of:
      1. Fitness training: strength, flexibility, endurance, balance
      2. Budo: basic karate punches, blocks & kicks
      3. Kata (forms): 5 forms to learn
      4. Kumite: two or more person choreographed fight sequences
      5. Sparring: light body contact, no head contact, full protective gear
      6. Uechi History & Japanese for the Dojo
      7. Self Defense Skills: mental self-defense, physical self-defense

Benefits Include:

 Common Side Benefits:
  • Improved Focus
  • Improved Concentration
  • Greater Strength
  • Better Coordination
  • Improved Self-confidence
  • Improved Self-image
  • Greater Leadership skills
  • Greater Self-defense skills
  • Improved study skills
  • Better school grades
  • Being more helpful at home
  • Improved politeness & respect for others
  • Improved sports performance
  • Better resistance of negative peer pressure
  • Acting as a positive role model