Training
Youth Class
Our kids’ (ages 8+) class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. Adults are welcome to attend the youth class for additional training, or if that’s the only time that works for your schedule.
$50 monthly. No contracts. Pay as you go. Uniform is provided with first month’s dues.
Color belt testing occurs multiple times a year.
Adult Class
Age 13+ of all ranks meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm to 8:30pm.
$50 monthly. No contracts. Pay as you go. Uniform is provided with first month’s dues.
Color belt testing occurs multiple times a year.
Advanced Class
Brown and black belts also meet every Saturday from 9am to 10:30am. Other students are welcome upon the discretion of the instructor. Included with monthly dues.
Black belt tests occur at least twice a year at national camps organized by JKAAF in summer and fall.
Belt Testing
Click here: Kyu/Dan grading guideline - kihon, kata, and kumite requirements
What examiners look for during testing.
10th-7th kyu – Examiners look for correct basic form.
6th-4th Kyu – Examiners look for correct basic form, correct pivoting of the hips during renzoku-waza, and clear grasp of the hand techniques.
3rd-1st kyu - Examiners look for correct basic form, correct pivoting of the hips during renzoku-waza, clear grasp of the hand techniques, ease and naturalness of execution, speed, powerful kime, smooth transition and instantaneous dynamic elasticity of delivery.
1st Dan - Examiners look for correct basic form, correct pivoting of the hips during renzoku-waza, clear grasp of the hand techniques, ease and naturalness of execution, speed, powerful kime, smooth transition and instantaneous dynamic elasticity of delivery, basic understanding and functional ability in foundation techniques of karate.
2nd Dan - Examiners look for correct basic form, correct pivoting of the hips during renzoku-waza, clear grasp of the hand techniques, ease and naturalness of execution, speed, powerful kime, smooth transition and instantaneous dynamic elasticity of delivery, basic understanding and functional ability in foundation techniques of karate.
3rd, 4th Dan - Examiners look for correct basic form, correct pivoting of the hips during renzoku-waza, clear grasp of the hand techniques, ease and naturalness of execution, speed, powerful kime, smooth transition and instantaneous dynamic elasticity of delivery, understanding and mastery of all karate techniques, understanding and philosophy of karate, ability to apply fundamentals and functional aspects in practice and ability to instruct. Also examiners look for high level of mastery of karate techniques and ability to apply technique in one’s unique way.
5th, 6th Dan - Examiners look for correct basic form, correct pivoting of the hips during renzoku-waza, clear grasp of the hand techniques, ease and naturalness of execution, speed, powerful kime, smooth transition and instantaneous dynamic elasticity of delivery, understanding and mastery of all karate techniques, understanding and philosophy of karate, ability to apply fundamentals and functional aspects in practice and ability to instruct.