| Adult Karate (13+ Years) The style of Karate taught is Wado Ryu which means "Way of Peace" or "Way of Harmony". The adult class follows a re core curriculum based upon traditional Wado Ryu. Sensei Harding also draws from his study under Sensei Rowe to instigate a principle based approach to Martial Arts. Core components of the teaching - Kihon Waza - traditional basic techniques which are used for skill learning
- Renraku waza - traditional combinations of techniques. These enhance skill learning still further.
- Kata - Mnemonic forms to allow students to retain movement skills. These are practised from three perspectives namely health, skill and application
- Formal Pairs Work - a variety exercises designed to further skill learning in using pre arranged two man forms.
- Pad work - teaches distance and how to land a powerful strike on something solid
- Break-falls - how fall safely
- Locks, chokes and take downs - the close in items for when fights get nasty
- Sensitivity Drills - learning to "feel" what an opponent is doing
- Self Defence - All of the above applied in a free flowing controlled fight
| | Other Class information - All lessons are run starting with a warm up phase followed by core skills training and a cool down.
- Being super fit is not required. Your fitness levels will improve with time and continued practice.
- We don't break bricks, boards or bones in training.
- We do study and train hard but we have fun too!
Qigong As part of his studies under Sensei Rowe, Sensei Harding has begun a long road of learning to use Qigong (Chinese health promoting exercises). These work in a different way to normal exercise and will appear more and more in both warm up and cool down phases of the classes. The Qigong set itself serves as a basic foundation for engaging and using all the foundation principles on which martial arts rest. Call Sensei Harding on 07760 287577 to book an initial free class or simply come along to a class and watch. The club will supply your first karate suit if you decide to join. Back to Class Info | |
