Notes for Adult Beginners

Our adult program is packed with lots of fun physical exercises dedicated to improve focus, coordination, timing health and wellness. Out relaxed classes are fun and exciting and will provide you with a new sense of awareness and satisfaction.

A karate gi (uniform) is not required for the first few months; a t-shirt and shorts or track pants is fine to start. We like to see our students with a gi by their second term with us, but it must be plain white, with no crests or insignia.

As with many martial arts we practice in bare feet. No outside footwear is permitted in the dojo (training hall). This applies to both participants and observers.

"Will I get hurt?" That depends on what you are referring to. Will you be beaten to a pulp? Definitely not! However, the class is quite demanding so muscle stiffness and soreness is very common for beginners for the first few weeks until they get in shape. Your feet may blister and be sore until they toughen up. Again, this usually takes several weeks. Injuries are rare but there is always a risk of sprained or broken toes or fingers.

As all of us were beginners at one point or another, practice will be governed by what you can or cannot due. Contrary to popular believe, black belts do not "pound on their students" or there would be no students.