Programs and Classes Descriptions

 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS…

                                                 

PEE-WEE - BEGINNERS: This class focuses on form, basics technique, skills, drills and fitness games for kids. The physical aspects of your child's training will improve balance, endurance, range of motion, coordination, flexibility, and stamina. The mental aspects of your child's training will develop self-respect, confidence, awareness, and focus.

 

 

BEGINNERS: This class focuses on form and technique basics. White through orange belts is encouraged to attend. Special attention is given to white belts by assistant instructors.

 

 

GENERAL: This class combines elements found in all other classes except kumite (fighting). Fundamental punches, kicks, and blocks are practiced, along with self-defense, kata (forms) and other techniques.

 

 

ADVANCED FIGHTING REVIEW:

 

• KUMITE: This class is for yellow belts and above (orange, blue belts may attend on Saturdays if Shihan approved). (Saturday, class Pending). Here we learn timing, shadow-boxing, distance and how to apply strategy / fighting techniques through sparring. Fighting safety gear is mandatory. Students must provide their own.

 

   *Special Note: Students must wear their uniform with the Hoshi-Ki Kai or Kyokushin logo (Kanji) to fighting Class.

 

• KATA: A kata (formal exercise) is a series of techniques put together in a specific sequence. Each rank is responsible for learning and perfecting the kata specified for their rank (and all kata below his/her rank) with self-defense, and other techniques. 

 

• CONDITIONING: In this high-energy class, expect to do push-ups, sit-ups, some stretching and various punching/kicking combinations. The goal is to build endurance as well as power and flexibility.

 

• BO TECHNIQUES: Bo kata & basics techniques and Bo self-defense techniques.

 

• REVIEW: (New) Hoshi-Ki Kai / Kyokushin Basic / Intermediate / Advanced Self-defense techniques and Bo kata & techniques. Also, practical / street self-defense techniques are reviewed to sharpen reaction instincts.