Classes
Purton / Swindon
- Bradon Forest School, Purton.
Monday 6.30 - 8.00pm
Witney
- Henry Box School
Tuesday 7.00-8.00pm
School Holidays & Half Terms relocated to Woodgreen School
West Swindon
- Lydiard Park Academy Swindon
Thursdays 6.30-8.00pm
Trowbridge
Trowbridge Sports Centre
Saturday 10.00am - 11.00am
Clevedon
Strode Leisure Centre
Saturday 5.00 - 6.00pm
Witney
- Wood Green School
Friday 6.25 - 7.25pm CLOSED
The training sessions are much the same at each of the clubs. There is always a warm up period followed by practice in the formal movements and exercises which are characteristic of Shotokan Karate.
Students new to karate start by learning the basics (Kihon).
•They will learn the etiquette of the Dojo and how to address the instructor.
•They will learn the correct way to stand in different situations.
•They will learn the basic punches, strikes, kicks and blocks.
•They will learn the first formal set of moves - Kata Kihon. (There are many different Kata and you can learn more about them by clicking here).
•They will learn how to breath correctly - this being essential to the correct application of Shotokan Karate.
As they progress they will build on these foundations.
•They will learn more complex Kata
•They will learn how to spar (Kumite). First with set moves, then progressing to semi freestyle and finally freestyle.
•They will learn combinations of different punches, strikes, kicks and blocks.
Students will progressively learn more complex and challenging techniques. The programme of training is such that those who practice regularly will make steady progress through the grades, their physical and mental stamina increasing in line with their technical ability. The colour of the karate belt is an indicator of how far the student has progressed.
Students train hard in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Rob and the senior members are always prepared to help the less experienced.
The Clubs welcome new members. If you want to find out more, why not come along to one of the training sessions. Alternatively, you can contact Rob Lewis on
07880 938342. Rob can also be contact by e-mail.
Training / Practice plan
1, FORWARD KIBA DACHI MIGI/GEDAN BARAI
STEP FORWARD TO ZENKUTSO DACHI / KIZAMI ZUKI
FRONT LEG BACK TO BACK TO KIBA DACHI / GEDAN BARAI
2, FORWARD / KIBA DACHI MIGI
STEP ACROSS AGE UKE
STEP ACROSS FRONT LEG TO ZENKUTSO DACHI / SOTO UKE / GYAKU ZUKI
FRONT LEG BACK TO KIBA DACHI/ GEDAN BARAI
3, MOVE FORWARD KOKUTSO DACHI / UCHI UKE
MOVE FORWARD UCHI / KOKUTSO DACHI / LEAN FORWARD KIZAMI ZUKI
4, MOVE FORWARD KOKUTSO DACHI / DOUBLE UCHI
MOVE FORWARD KOKUTSO DACHI DOUBLE UCHI
LEAN FORWARD / KIZAMI ZUKI / GYAKU ZUKI (BOTH LEANING FORWARD)
BACK TO KOKUTSO DACHI
1, TEKKI SHODAN
2, TEKKI NIDAN
3, TEKKI SANDAN
1, GOHON KUMITE
TO COUNT / OWN TIME / ANY ORDER
2, SANBON KUMITE
TO COUNT / OWN TIME / ANY ORDER
KUMITE CAN BE PRACTICED ALONE AS LINE WORK
