Adult – Barefoot Zen
Frequency: Meets Twice Per Week, Tues/Thurs 7pm
Class Length: 70 minutes, Class Size: Limited
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
What is Hakua Kai Karate-Do?
Hakua Kai Karate is a traditional form of Karate-Do originated in Japan; meaning “pure.” Developed by Shihan Katasushi Iwabuchi, Hakua Kai Karate-Do is a combination of Jujitsu, Shotokan Karate, and Wado Ryu Karate. Shihan Iwabuchi incorporated the different strengths of his top students; creating a unique discipline that utilizes both the hands and feet while emphasizing body position and switching techniques. “Kara” (empty) “Te” (hand) “Do” (worldview or way) – The way of the empty hand is comprised of formal calisthenic exercises called Kata, controlled application of fighting technique called Kumite, and the etiquette and discipline called Bushido.
Adult Curriculum Includes Specific Lessons and Exercises on:
- Self Defense (home, work, travel)
- Unarmed
- Weapons
- Ground
- Multiple Opponents
- Cardio Conditioning
- Teamwork
- Professional and Personal Goal Setting
- Kumite – Sparring
- Balance
- Agility
- Focus
- Working Well with Difficult Personalities
- Endurance
- Mindfulness – Zanshin
- Determination
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Throwing / Falling Safely
- Jujitsu (grappling)
- Strength Training
- Overcoming Fear
- Communication Skills
- Warning Signs of Danger
- Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Kata
- Becoming Unoffendable
- Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Blocks, Locks, Strikes, Punches, Sweeps, and Kicks
- Tai-Sabaki
- Core Power Confidence
- History of the Martial Arts
- Kobudo – Ancient Okinawan Weapons
- Bo – Staff
- Nunchaku
- Tonfa
- Sai
- Ekubo
- Kama
- Ongoing Bushido Training
- 1 day blind
- 1 day deaf
- 1 day mute
- 100 acts of kindness
- Mend 1 relationship gone bad
- Fix 1 “wrong” you’ve done in your life
- Profile 10 living heroes per quarter
- Interview a Master per year
- Set and achieve 10 personal victories per quarter
- Read 1 dozen books per year
- 15 minutes of formal daily meditation
The detailed session by session curriculum is available for your reference at The Dojo™ facility.
What is the “Theme” Approach?
We take a different approach to martial arts for adults. Instead of the boring “class after class after class” approach, we mix it up and have fun with specific programs that cover specific skills during a fixed period of time. Think of it like college. You register for a semester and then you get specific classes and outcomes. But with our school you can drop-in too!
At The Dojo™ we meet twice per week. At the end of each month we have an exam for rank advancement. This approach works well for several reasons.
- A theme approach can cover specific content without repeating the same thing week after week which allows you to learn the basics without getting bored.
- A focus on specific content, rather than rote repetition gives you exposure to a concentration area for each session so achievement and skill retention increase significantly.
- Progress is much more effective in this method and much more rewarding.
- This approach gives you much more control over your pace of learning.
- It can be really rewarding to have the extra class where your whole family can do a short, exciting workout together!
Requirements to Test?
You must attend at least 12 classes to be eligible to take the exam and for rank promotion. The exams are designed to be challenging but very fun and rewarding. Family and friends are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Our Guarantee
That’s right, we want you will be thrilled with The Dojo™ and to put our money where our ki-ai is, we’ll refund your registration fee if you don’t agree.
Here’s how it works:
- Choose your level
- Register for a session
- Attend all classes during that session
- Not happy, Money back! No questions.
Ready to Train?
First Class $5
Sensei Eric Beck