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Shotokan Karate for Beginners
Rating: 4.8 out of 5(22 ratings)
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Shotokan Karate for Beginners

A Karate Course for Complete Beginners
Created byZen-Shin Martial Arts Academy
Last updated 4/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • What is Karate?
  • How to prepare yourself for a Karate class.
  • Common Japanese words and phrases used in a Karate class.
  • Basics blocks and strikes in Karate
  • Karates stances and how to move and turn

Course content

5 sections • 17 lectures • 4h 1m total length

  • How to wear your Karate uniform2:53

    In this video we learn how to wear our Karate Gi properly.
    Sensei Jumoke goes through the whole process step-by-step.


    1. Your club badge goes on the left side of your gi, on the heart.

    2. Fold the right side in first, then the left side on top.

    3. Tie the strings on both sides.

    4. Tie your belt.

  • Formalities & Etiquette3:13

    In this video Sensei Jumoke goes through how you should conduct yourself in class.


    This includes:

    How to stand in Karate.

    How and why we bow.

    Common words and phrases used, and their meaning.

  • Student's Creed0:54

    In this video we learn about the Student's Creed.

    The Student's Creed is a promise we make to ourselves, so we use what we learn in Karate to improve ourselves, and to be kind to other people.

    Usually students do not receive their White Belt until they are able to perform the Student's Creed by themselves.

  • Salutation - Starting and Ending the Class3:52

    The Salutation is how we start and end a Karate class.

    Usually the highest grade in the class will say the salutation.

    However,  Sensei will sometimes pick on other people, so you better get practicing.

  • Breathing1:30

    How we breathe is very important in Karate. The air we breathe fuels our body in order for it to perform at its peak.

    We use abdominal breathing when making techniques in order to help circulation, make our body strong, and to add focus onto the end of each technique.

Requirements

  • A willing mind

Description

This course is perfect for the complete karate beginner that wants to get a taste for karate.

 In this course we cover the basics in Karate, like how to wear our uniform, and simple Japanese words we use in class.

We then go the basic blocks and strikes in Karate. There are four basic blocks that we practice, as well as one punch. This course includes instructional videos, that go through the proper technique for each move.

There are some live classes for you to follow along with. In these classes we will go through the same techniques. Each class has a warm-up,, stretch, as well as karate activities an exercises. The aim is for you to experience something new and have fun.

There is an 'End of Course' review, including a test, which consolidates what you've learnt during this course.




Once this course is completed, you should be able to perform all the basic blocks and strikes inn Karate. You should also be able to use a stance when performing your technique.

Some may be able to remember words in Japanese, and others may even learn the Student's Creed.




However, by the end of this course, everyone should feel fitter and confident, and have a better understanding about Karate.


Who this course is for:

  • People who want to have a taste of a traditional martial art.
  • People who want to get healthier, whilst learning about Japanese culture and the language
  • Beginner Karate students who intend to start their journey to Black Belt
  • People who want to try something different

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