Fundamentals: Non-Contact
(aka KATA)
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Looking to learn Karate for health, longevity, and personal improvement?
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This program focuses on helping participants build a strong foundation in Karate, while expanding their technical repertoire and improving their mastery of movement through the in-depth study and solo practice of 'kata' (Karate fighting forms). Practice involves learning and understanding kata routines and performing them to perfection, emphasizing precise body mechanics, mental focus, and cultivation of fighting spirit. Training is supplemented with the use of striking pads and controlled application of techniques (bunkai). This program is non-contact-intensive and is run with safety and respect at its core, upholding the spirit of Japanese martial arts culture (budo). |
The Program has been designed based on the official syllabus for Ashihara Karate, as accredited by the respective global governing bodies- New International Karate Organization (NIKO).
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Why enrol in this class?
Who is this class for?
Participants aged 15 and above, who are interested in a low impact Karate class and appreciate Karate through deep-diving into Kata (solo forms) in accordance to established Karate traditions.
How long is each class?
60 - 90 minutes
What is consisted in this class?
Other Information
Participants may also attend other Programs in tandem with this class.
Participants interested in formal progression in the practice may express their interest for Grading to the Coach-Instructor.
- Develop precise body mechanics and fighting spirit, while increasing technical repertoire
- Appreciate Karate through the mastery of kata
- Experience authentic Karate without the fear of injury and vigorous physical contact
Who is this class for?
Participants aged 15 and above, who are interested in a low impact Karate class and appreciate Karate through deep-diving into Kata (solo forms) in accordance to established Karate traditions.
How long is each class?
60 - 90 minutes
What is consisted in this class?
- Class Opening - "Meditation" and Safety Brief
- Warming-up
- Basics
- Physical Conditioning (monthly rotating focus)
- Kata Routine
- Class Closing - "Meditation" and Cleaning-up
Other Information
Participants may also attend other Programs in tandem with this class.
Participants interested in formal progression in the practice may express their interest for Grading to the Coach-Instructor.
Clothing and Equipment Required
for Regular Class
- Karate Gi