UPDATE: September 1st, 2020
As Fitness facilities are still prohibited from operating indoors in Solano County, we are continuing to hold online Training Sessions via Zoom.
Please Email us to join.
As Fitness facilities are still prohibited from operating indoors in Solano County, we are continuing to hold online Training Sessions via Zoom.
Please Email us to join.
Adult Karate Classes
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Class Times
We are offering virtual training during the pandemic for all levels, beginning through advanced, for Teens & Adults, ages 12 and up. We offer two classes:
*We may plan outdoor training on Saturdays with social distancing and masks in a local park.
Please contact us to inquire about joining and scheduling an introductory Zoom session.
Benefits of Karate Training Through Traditional Karate instruction in a safe and caring environment, students will receive these benefits and much more:
What to expect In our Adult classes, we teach agility, coordination, timing, and strength exercises through a series of drills, kata (forms), and kumite (sparring) with emphasis on good technique, breathing, and perseverance. We are not overly militaristic, but we do show respect to the Sensei and to each other by bowing at the beginning and end of class and to our training partners in drills. We expect that students will be on time to class and give maximum effort while present. We follow a typical Traditional Karate belt ranking system. Readiness for testing will be determined by the Sensei and is based on the length of time training, student's general progression and learning of kihon (basic techniques), kata (forms), coordination and timing, and kumite (sparring) skills. Ranking Our ranking system consists of 10 kyu (pre-black belt grades) and then proceeds to Dan level (Black Belt). Kyu Levels
Dan Levels (Black Belt Level)
*Dan Level candidates are notified of the testing fee when invited to test We also practice other kata that are not included on the list above, but they are not currently required for rank testing, though a spirit of curiosity and love of learning of new and different forms always encouraged. Tournament Competition Opportunities
There are numerous opportunities year round throughout the Bay Area and beyond to compete in Traditional Karate tournaments. Training at the Benicia Shotokan Karate Academy will prepare students for tournament competition, if interested. Please email us or call us at (707) 745-1275 to learn more.
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