YOSHUKAI INT'L. KARATE SCHOOL

 

 

OUR PROGRAMS

Scroll down for a further description of each of these programs.

 

AFTER SCHOOL KARATE PROGRAM  (Grades one to seven)

The After School Karate classes are not after school care.  They are, as are all of our school’s programs, a single focus program centering on the teaching and learning of the fundamental principals of traditional Japanese karate.  The After School Karate program is a great alternative to after school care that provides your child with so much more for their future.  The After School Karate classes will provide your child with all of the benefits of training in martial arts. Some of those benefits are improved self esteem, improved self confidence, improved focus and concentration, improved self discipline, respect and self defense.  Parents of students in our programs typically comment on the improvement in their child's focus and concentration, self confidence, school grades and overall behaviour within a few short months of starting their karate training. 

Children can either be picked up from schools in the Cloverdale area by one of our karate school buses or they can be dropped off at our karate school right after their regular school day.  Once at the karate school, students in the After School Karate class will be given a short time for their snack before changing into their karate uniforms and preparing for their karate class at 3:30pm.  Each day, with the exception of Fridays, the After School Karate class students will get a 45 to 60 minute karate class.  When class is over the students get changed back into their normal clothes and those who’s rides have not yet arrived are encouraged to read, study karate terminology (Japanese karate words) or start on their homework until they are picked up by their rides.  Chess games are also available to help the students learn to develop their strategic thought process and pass the time constructively when they have to wait for their rides.  On Fridays the After School Karate class students have discussions on dojo etiquette (acceptable behaviour in the karate school), the Dojo Rules (code of behaviour for karate students) and karate terminology (Japanese language) followed by a movie.

      SOME AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS            SOME EXCITED AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS

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After School Karate Classes are usually over by 4:30pm but can run into overtime occasionally so parents should plan to pick up accordingly.  Pick up times should be between 4:30 and 5:00pm.  The After School Karate class students also have other karate related educational activities on some days that include; basic Japanese language, karate history, personal safety (self defence), how to deal with bullying.

Students in the After School Karate Class have access to our Karate Development Days or K-D-Days (Pro-D-Day Karate Camps), Kumite Leagues and Summer Karate Skills Camps.   Our K-D Days (Pro D Day Camps) run from 8:00am to 5:00pm.  Our Karate Skills Camps are run as skill development camps (9:00am to 3:00pm) with four and a half hours or more of martial arts instruction and training each day.

SCHOOLS & OUR BUSES:  As an added service to our students in the After School Classes our karate school buses presently pick up in from most schools in the Cloverdale area.  Some of the schools that we are currently available to pick up from are Martha Currie, Don Christian, Sunrise, Latimer Road, Hillcrest, Cloverdale Traditional, Diamond, A.J. McLellan, George Greenaway and Cloverdale Catholic Elementary Schools.  Additional schools will be considered.  The buses are limited in seating to a total of thirty-four students and so registration is limited.  To improve safety through consistency in our routes and pick up times only Full Time enrollment (four or five days a week) is accepted in our After School Karate Program.  Our buses are driven by a small select group of drivers that include retired transit drivers, off duty police officers, retired police officers (like myself), wives of police officers or off duty firemen. Talk about safety!

Plans are underway to start a third bus picking up from Clayton Heights as soon as possible.

If you are interested in having your child derive all the benefits from training in traditional karate and you want to fill that time between end of school and dinner with a positive experience then please consider our After School Karate class.  We provide so much more for your child's future.

 

MINI MIGHTS PROGRAM  (An intro to karate for 4.5 & 5 year olds)

The program is split into three semesters that cover from September to June.  Some children who are not quite five years old but are close may be considered for entry into this program.  The classes are limited to 12 students per class.  An adult Black Belt Instructor (minimum NCCP Level I) will run all classes with the guided assistance of several young adult senior belts.  In addition to basic karate skills, Mini Mights are taught basic skills required for karate such as balance, coordination, self discipline, concentration and some traditional aspects of karate.  Skill development exercises are taught and practiced.  Mini Mights have their own grading system that meets their achievement levels.  All of these skills not only assist them in further karate training but in many other facets of their lives.  When Mini Mights reach the age of six they then move on to the Tiny Tigers Program.  The Tiny Tigers Program accepts students aged six to nine years of age.

  1. Semester 1      Mid Sept. - Mid Dec. (10 Classes minimum) Saturdays, 9:00 - 9:45

  2. Semester 2      Jan. - March (10 Classes minimum) Saturdays, 9:00 - 9:45

  3. Semester 3      April - June (10 Classes minimum) Saturdays, 9:00 - 9:45

If you are interested in our Mini Mights program for your child please register early so as to reserve your child’s position in this program.

 

TINY TIGERS PROGRAM   (children aged 6 - 8 years old)

The emphasis in this program is on respect, attitude, effort, positive attitude and manners while learning the basic techniques of karate.  Students in this program are slowly introduced to a safely padded version of sparring.  The padding used in this program far exceeds the requirements of Karate BC. Students improve their self esteem, self confidence, focus, concentration, and manners.  Parents of students in our programs typically comment on the improvement in their child's focus and concentration, self confidence, school grades and overall behaviour within a few short months of starting their karate training. 

Tiny Tigers’ Classes are held year round, up to five times a week for beginners and up to six times a week for coloured belts.  We recommend that students try to attend a minimum average of two classes per week to keep their learning curve on a steady upward progression.  Tiny Tigers classes are Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 5:45pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 10:45am.  On Friday nights, for those who are yellow belt with two stripes or higher in rank, there is a sparring league.  The enrollment in the Tiny Tigers Program each month is limited to a maximum of six new students and pre-registration is a must.

 

KIDS KARATE PROGRAM   (children aged 9 - 10 years old)

The emphasis in this program is on respect, attitude, effort, positive attitude and manners while learning the basic techniques of karate.  Students in this program practice sparring in class on a much more regular basis than the students in the Tiny Tigers Program.  The safety equipment required by Karate BC is used in this program.  Students improve their self esteem, self confidence, focus, concentration, and manners.  Parents of students in our programs typically comment on the improvement in their child's focus and concentration, self confidence, school grades and overall behaviour within a few short months of starting their karate training. 

Kids Karate Classes are held year round, up to five times a week for beginners and up to six times a week for coloured belts.  We recommend that students try to attend a minimum average of two classes per week to keep their learning curve on a steady upward progression.  Kids Karate classes are Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm to 6:45pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 10:45am.  On Friday nights, for those who are yellow belt with two stripes or higher in rank, there is a sparring league.  The enrollment in the Kids Karate Program each month is limited to a maximum of six new students and pre-registration is a must.

 

JUNIORS PROGRAM (children aged 11 - 13 years old)

The emphasis in this program is also on respect, attitude, effort and manners while learning basic karate techniques.  More advanced karate techniques and applications are taught at this level.  Juniors Class members improve their self esteem, self confidence, focus, concentration, work ethics, respectfulness, manners, a positive attitude and leadership skills.  Parents of students in our programs typically comment on the improvement in their child's focus and concentration, self confidence, school grades and overall behaviour within a few short months of starting their karate training.

Juniors Classes are held year round, up to five times a week for beginners and up to six times a week for coloured belts.  We recommend that students try to attend a minimum average of two classes per week to keep their learning curve on a steady upward progression.  Juniors classes are Monday through Thursday from 7:00pm to 7:45pm and Saturdays from 11:00am to 11:45am.  On Friday nights, for those who are yellow belt with one stripe or higher in rank, there is a sparring league.  The enrollment in the Juniors Program each month is limited to six new students and pre-registration is a must.

 

ADULTS EVENING PROGRAM (14 years and older)

This class is for adults and young adults.  The emphasis in this class is on learning all levels of karate techniques while improving fitness and self defense capabilities.  Other benefits of training in karate are improved self esteem, self confidence, focus, concentration, leadership, respectfulness, work ethics and a positive attitude.  Parents of young students in all of our programs typically comment on the improvement in their child's focus and concentration, self confidence, school grades and overall behaviour within a few short months of starting their karate training.  

Adult Evening classes are held year round, up to five times a week.  We recommend that students try to attend a minimum average of two classes per week to keep their learning curve on a steady upward progression.  Adult classes are Monday through Thursday from 8:00pm to 9:15pm and Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm.  The enrollment in the Adult Program each month is limited to six new students and pre-registration is a must.

Starting in January, members of this Program can attend the Adult Daytime classes as well (see Adults Daytime Program immediately below).  At that time our Adults Evening Program will be offering up to seven classes a week for those enrolled in this Program.

 

ADULTS DAYTIME PROGRAM    STARTING JANUARY 15th, 2008

In this adult class the emphasis is on learning all levels of karate techniques while improving fitness and self defense capabilities.  Other benefits of training in karate are improved self esteem, self confidence, focus, concentration, leadership, work ethics and a positive attitude. 

Adult Daytime Program classes are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Tuesday and Thursday classes are from 9:30am to 10:20am.  Saturday's class is from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm.  This program runs September through June with July and August off.  Students in this program can arrange to attend Adult Evening classes for July and August if they wish to continue their training throughout the summer.  We recommend that students try to attend a minimum average of two classes per week to keep their learning curve on a steady upward progression.  As with all of our programs pre-registration is a must.

 

K-D-DAYS (Karate Development Days) on some PRO-D-DAYS

On some Pro-D Days our karate school runs Karate Camps that we have named K-D Days (Karate Development Days).  The K-D Days hours are; Drop off between 8:00am and 9:00am, pick up between 4:30pm and 5:00pm.  On these days the students will get at least two karate classes each day, snack time, lunch time, some other karate related educational activities and a lunch time video.  Students must supply their own snacks, lunches and beverages. 

 

SUMMER KARATE SKILLS CAMPS

Summer Karate Skills Camps are run for different age groups for specific weeks. This enables classes to be run at the specific age and learning level of the students present.  Camps are martial arts packed weeks with an emphasis on skills development including karate, traditional weapons, matwork, basic throws and video tape analysis.  The hours of Camps are 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.  

 

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