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KARATE KOMMENTS
By Jim Riddell,
Seaway Karate Club What to Expect at Karate Class

all is now upon us and with the end of summer sports and activities applications. Repetition of kata is instrumental in the smoothing out
Fmany people are considering karate for the first time, either for of technique. All of the attributes improve through kata training.
themselves or for their children. I and the other members of our Self-defence: This is the training of simple, effective responses to
instructor team at Seaway Karate are often contacted with questions various grabs, holds, kicks, and punches.
about the sport; often asking what actually takes place during a class.
Weapons of opportunity: Students learn to defend themselves
The first element of a typical karate class is safety. A good instructor with various items that are commonly found around the home, in a
structures the class to ensure that students have a positive training vehicle etc. Some examples of this class component are flashlights,
experience in a safe environment. Students are to respect, and be snowbrushes, keys, and walking canes.
aware of, others training around them. There is nothing positive
about injuries, and most can be prevented. Each karate class is made Pressure Point Training: (adults) A pressure point is a nerve which
up of several different components – here are some which can be is close to the surface. The most practical and easily accessible
found in a typical class. pressure points are used in self – defence against aggressive behaviour.
Warm-up: This is the first stage of every martial arts class. It consists Although pressure points have always been known to martial artists it
is the research in police defensive tactics that have provided us with
of gross motor exercises that prepare the body for more strenuous
work. The length varies from club to club, but I like to keep it to no proper technique and a scientific understanding.
more than fifteen minutes and have it flow into the next stage. Sparring: Using footwork, evasion, blocking and countering
Basic techniques: This consists of kicks, punches, blocks, strikes, in a safe, controlled sparring session. Sparring is not a mandatory
stances, and co-ordination drills. The intensity level gradually component as many students have no interest in ever competing in
increases as the students become fully warmed up. tournaments. For these students emphasis will be placed on self-
Focus pads and kicking shields: There are almost an infinite number defence, kata, and specialty training.
of drills using pads and shields. There are specific drills for improving An experienced karate instructor will do everything possible to
each of the attributes – speed, focus, power, timing, balance, agility, make the art fit the individual. The student’s abilities and personal
and endurance. needs are taken into consideration while trying to keep the class as
Kata: A kata is a predetermined series of movements, required for challenging and rewarding as possible.
each belt level. These moves are broken down into the self-defence Karate Quote: Patience – progress before perfection

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