karate
The style of karate taught at Combat Club is Shotokan Karate. It is a traditional Japanese style and Michael sensei has been studying it for over 35 years.
Students learn Kihon (basics), Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring) along with basic grappling and self defence skills. Students also develop fitness, flexibility and agility.
Traditional training also focuses on students learning respect, discipline, loyalty and self confidence.
Classes are split up into two main groups. Recreational Karate which is for students having their first experience of karate and for those that can commit to one class per week.
Turtles, Scorpions, Taipans and Colts are Squad classes and are split up into different classes by age. These are for students that train in a minimum of two classes per week.
There are also Karate classes for adults. Specialist classes offered in Kata, Sport Karate Kumite (sparring), MMA and BJJ.
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KARATE LEVELS
Beginner
Turtles
Scorpions
Taipans
Colts
Senior Karate
Beginner
Years 1 to 6
- Beginner level program
- Allows children to get a taste of what Martial Arts is all about
- Students that wish to grade through the colour belt system will need to take an extra class
- Student can train in one or more classes per week
Turtles
Kindergarten
- Teaches boys and girls the fundamentals and basics of karate.
- Uses balance, coordination, flexibility, focus, hand eye coordination, agility & concentration skills.
- Teaches respect, discipline and confidence.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in workshops, competitions and belt gradings.
Scorpions
Years 1 & 2
- Aims at building on the foundations learned in Turtles (Kindergarten).
- Scorpions train in a minimum of 2 classes per week.
Taipans
Years 3 to 6
- Students are able to really get into their Martial Arts journey!
- Taipans will need to train a minimum of two classes per week.
Colts
Years 7 to 12
- Colts is designed specifically for the Year 7 to 12 age group.
- Further develops the student as they move into teenage years.
- Students in Colts must train a minimum of 2 classes per week.
Senior Karate
Adults
- There is no set age for Senior Karate, however the class age is generally between 30 and 60.
- Focuses on technique, kata and set drills.
- This is a popular program for adults interested in a traditional Martial Arts program.
- You will have the opportunity to grade through the kyu belt system depending on the time available.
KARATE
Karate classes for kids and adults
Structured, graded karate that builds focus and confidence as much as technique.
Let us know the age of the student and we’ll come back with class times, uniform requirements and how the grading system works.