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CHILDREN’S CLASS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Karate Club Wyland offers a children’s programme for children ages 8 and up.\u00a0 The emphasis is on traditional Shotokan Karate skills, including blocks, punches and kicks performed while in various karate stances.<\/p>\n

We use Japanese terminology throughout and the children have fun learning the terms for the physical movements they are doing.\u00a0 Our students wear the traditional white gi (uniform) and their level of personal advancement is indicated by the colour belt they wear during class. However, our focus is on student self-development rather than ranking, and children are encouraged to advance at their own pace.<\/p>\n

In a typical class, children do warm-up exercises, basic karate blocks, punches and kicks along with associated stances. As they become more proficient with the basics, students will learn kata (a set series of movements). Our instructors always ensure that the children have fun while learning.<\/p>\n

Children benefit significantly from Karate training and in particular will benefit in the following ways:<\/p>\n