Basic Techniques (Kihon).

All basic techniques (kihon) from white to black belt. Stances, punches, hand strikes, kicks, and blocks. All instructed with proper Japanese terminology, angles, detailed breakdown, and a practice drill.

Self-Defense (Kumite)

You will progressively learn all types of kumite (fighting/self defense techniques). Starting with Ippon Kumite, then Sanbon, Gohon, Kaeshi, Jiyu Ippon, and Jiyu Kumite. These will develop powerful fighting and defense skills from a wide range of attacks.

All Katas

The course instructs all Shotokan Karate-do kata(s), just as the founder (Gichin Funakoshi) instructed. Along with additional "Geri" practice katas, understanding bunkai, and more.

9th Kyu White Belt

• Introduction to shotokan karate.
• How to train along with the course.
• About the use of Japanese terms.
• Basic stances and etiquette.
• Kihon (Techniques): Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches), Oi-Zuki (Front Lunge Punch), Gedan Barai (Downward Block), and more.

• 8th Kyu Yellow Belt

   

  • Kihon (Techniques): Tachikata (Stances), Tettsui-Uchi (Hammer Fist Strike), Gyaku Zuki (Reverse Punch), Age Uke (Rising Block), and more...
  • Kihon Drills: dynamic and static kihon practice.
  • Kumite: About Ippon Kumite, Ippon Kumite #1-2, About Sanbon Kumite, Sanbon Kumite #1-2.
  • Kata: Taikyoku Shodan and Heian Shodan.

  • 7th Kyu Orange Belt

     

    • Kihon (Techniques): Neko Ashi Dachi (Cat Stance), Tsuru Ashi Dachi (Crane Stance), Ni Tettsui Uchi (Double Hammer Fist Strike), Uraken Uchi (Back Fist Strike), and more...
    • Kihon Drills: 7 complete kihon drills.
    • Kumite: Ippon Kumite #1-2, Sanbon Kumite #1-2. 
    • Kata: Taikyoku Nidan and Heian Nidan.

    • 6th Kyu Green Belt

       

      • Kihon (Techniques): Uchi­-Ni­-Uke, Empi-­Uchi, Mawashi-­Geri, Ushiro­-Geri, Chudan Ni-­Zuki, and more...
      • Kihon Drills: 12 dynamic kihon drills.
      • Kumite: Ippon Kumite #1-2, Sanbon Kumite #1-2.
      • Kata: Taikyoku Sandan and Heian Sandan.

      • 5th Kyu Blue Belt

         

        • Kihon (Techniques): Shuto-Uchi (Knife Hand Strike), Hiza-Geri (Knee Strikes), Juji-Uke (Cross or X-Block), and more...
        • Kihon Drills: 9 complete drills.
        • Kumite: Ippon Kumite #1-2, Gohon Kumite #1-2.
        • Kata: Geri Kata Shodan and Heian Yondan.
        • Blue Belt Class.

        • 4th Kyu Purple Belt

           

          • Kihon (Techniques): Tagai-Zuki (Across Body Punch), Kosa Uke (Cross Hand Block), Manji-Uke (Vortex Block), and more...
          • Kihon Drills: 16 follow-along drills.
          • Kumite: Ippon Kumite #1-3.
          • Kata: Geri Kata Nidan and Heian Godan.
          • Purple Belt Class.

          • 3rd Kyu Brown Belt

             

            • Kihon (Techniques): Sokumen-Zuki (Double Arm Sideways Punch) and more kihon combinations.
            • Kihon Drills: 15 kihon drills.
            • Kumite: Ippon Kumite #1-3.
            • Kata: Geri Kata Sandan and Tekki Shodan.

            • 2nd Kyu Brown Belt

               

              • Kihon (Techniques): Tachikata Kumite (Traditional Fighting Stance), Kizami-Zuki (Jab Punch), Uraken-Uchi (Backfist Strike), and more...
              • Kihon Drills: 14 follow-along drills.
              • Kumite: About Jiyu Ippon Kumite, Jiyu Ippon Kumite #1-6, About Kaeshi Kumite, Kaeshi Kumite #1-2.
              • Kata: Creating Bunkai Demos, Bassai Dai.
              • Brown Belt Class

              • 1st Kyu Brown Belt

                 

                • Kihon (Techniques): Footwork, Stances, Positioning, Free Style Kumite Punching, Free Style Kumite Kicking, and more...
                • Kihon Drills: 3 traditional kihon drills.
                • Kumite: Jiyu Ippon Kumite #1-6, Kaeshi Kumite #1-2, About Jiyu Kumite, Jiyu Kumite Tips and Tactics.
                • Kata: Kanku
                  

                  1st Dan Black Belt

                   

                  • About Shodan: Training for your black belt test.
                  • Kata: Jion. (Slow Speed, Normal Speed, Breakdown, and Follow-Along.