Karate
Karate Class
(Beginners, Juniors & Seniors)
Class Details
Power, Strength & Focus Orientated
Duration: 50 min Kids / 90 min Adults
Suitable for Beginners: Yes
Level: All Levels
Schedule: Mon-Thurs Classes
Time: 5.00pm to 8.30pm Classes
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About the Class
The Gisborne Mixed Martial Arts Syllabus consists of an amalgamation of different styles of Martial Arts stemming from a common lineage of traditional Go-Ju Style Karate and Ju-Jitsu, with the added inclusion of Kickboxing and Boxing.
Karate is predominantly “Power” or “Strength” and “Focus” oriented. Ju-Jitsu literally means the “Gentle Art” and is fundamentally concerned with using minimal force and re-directing the opponents force to your advantage. It is also “Weaponry” based. Kickboxing and Boxing fundamentals help to not only improve fitness but also give a diverse method of self-defence.
How are different Martial Art forms taught in one class? The basis is that once the Student realises the differences, this can then become a distinct advantage when faced with a more powerful Aggressor in a Self defence situation. In fact, all disciplines complement each other very well.
GMMA Training
Our Basic Martial Arts training consists of:
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- Blocks, Kicks, Strikes and Strong Stances
- Strength & Coordination Development – Mitt & Bag work
- Patterns of learning techniques – Kata
- Throwing & break falling
- Ground defence
- Sparring – Kumite
- Weaponry – Kobudo
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Class Benefits
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- Increased Fitness
- Increased Strength
- Increased Flexibility
- Improved Joint Range of Motion
- Learn Fundamentals & Techniques
- Practical Self Defence
- Improved Focus
- Improved Self Confidence
- Reduced Stress & Tension
- Sense of Community Spirit
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Class Schedule
There are 3x Student Karate Classes available,
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Club Philosophy
The Club Philosophy is
quite simple.
- We believe in promoting our Mixed Martial Arts and fitness classes to everyone – young and old.
- For all of us to enjoy training and improving fitness in a safe & friendly environment
- For the club to prosper and grow.
Belt Grading
Sho Dan – Ho – Provisional
After 3 months from obtaining this rank, students are required to submit and present a talk about what the club has done or what the club means to ones self. Upon doing so, one will receive black pants and will then promoted to:
Sho Dan – Full Black Belt
Following these Ranks the Structure then turns to DAN Status and as follows:
Ni Dan
2nd Degree Black Belt
(Red Embroidery on Belt & Gi)
San Dan
3rd Degree Black Belt
(3x Red Embroidery bars are added to Belt)
Yon Dan
4th Degree Black Belt
Go Dan
5th Degree Black Belt
Roku Dan
6th Degree Black Belt
Nana Dan
7th Degree Black Belt
Hachi Dan
8th Degree Black Belt
Ku Dan
9th Degree Black Belt
Ju Dan
10th Degree Black Belt
Head of Style is referred to as SHIHAN
(Red Gi Top with gold embroidery on both Gi and Black Belt with 6 Gold Bars)
| Belt Colour | Rank |
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| White Belt (UNGRADED) | 10th Kyu |
| Yellow Belt | 9th Kyu |
| Orange Belt | 8th Kyu |
| Blue Belt | 7th Kyu |
| Green Belt | 6th Kyu |
| Green Belt & 1 Brown Bar | 5th Kyu |
| Green Belt & 2 Brown Bar | 4th Kyu |
| Brown Belt | 3rd Kyu |
| Brown Belt & 1 Black Bar | 2nd Kyu |
| Brown Belt & 2 Black Bars | 1st Kyu |
Tournaments
We are constantly taking advantage of any tournaments that become available to us outside of the Dojo. In the past we have had students undertake different tournaments and successfully win first and second in both Kata and sparring. We’ve even had students achieve greater success and have had them compete in Japan, representing Australia.
When Tournaments aren’t running outside of the Dojo, we try to give our students the opportunity of undertaking an in house style tournament. This gives students a chance to improve their technique and confidence under tournament conditions.
Through giving our students the opportunity to partake in such challenges, has shown time and time again how each student’s ability levels can be tested, giving them the chance to step up and prove to themselves that they can achieve anything they put their mind too. No matter the outcome, our supportive community of instructors and students always have each other’s back for support.
