CLASSES
American Karate Centers provides age specific training to help our students succeed in all aspects of life. Our classes combine hands-on experience with knowledge-based teaching. Classes are currently offered in studio or online! Contact us to learn more about our programs.
DRAGONS
5-6 Year Old
Curriculum developed specifically for the physical, emotional, and social maturity of the Kindergarten and First Grade student.
Class structure consists of:
Understanding the concept of Teamwork
Drills to develop Self-Control and Self-Discipline
Age-Appropriate Physical Fitness, Agility, & Coordination Exercises
Basic Self-Defense and Forms training
EAGLES
7-11 year old
Curriculum is designed to develop and expand on eight
fundamental skills: Teamwork, Discipline, Focus, Control, Memory, Balance, Fitness, and Coordination.
Class structure consists of:
Martial Art forms, Self-Defense and Sparring. Techniques taught in a safe, fun, and educational format
Sport Specific Training tips for activities outside the Dojo (karate school): Football, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse
Stressing the importance of academic progress and how it relates to total well-being and a balanced lifestyle
TEENS
12-16 year old
Class structure consists of:
Kickboxing, bag work, jump rope, shadow boxing, kick and strike training
Routines using the three components of fitness:
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscular Strength and Endurance
Range of Motion (Flexibility)
Traditional Martial Arts presented in a format which enables the student to understand the theory behind the movement
BLACK BELT TRAINING
7-16 year old
The Black belt training program is an advanced training program consisting of Self-Defense Techniques, X-treme Martial Arts training, Competition Forms, Presentation Skills, Board Breaking and Weapons training with the following: Bo Staff, Filipino Stick Fighting, Nunchacku and Kamas. The Black belt training curriculum is designed to prepare our students for black belt qualifications.
YOUNG MASTERS
Hands-On Learning
This program is for black belts and those going onto second degree, third degree, and beyond. This class consists of intensive training methods that include: core work, speed training, advanced kicking methods, self defense concepts/theories and much more. The focus of the weapons and sparring portion of class is geared towards competition level performance.