Basics & Forms

Every student must demonstrate solid fundamentals, including stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks. These basics are the foundation of all movement in karate. As students advance, they also learn traditional katas — choreographed patterns of techniques that teach rhythm, focus, and real-world application.

Weapons

Starting at purple belt, students begin practicing with traditional martial arts weapons. Each rank introduces a new weapon, including the Nunchaku, Bo, Sai, Tonfa, and Sword. Students must learn forms and demonstrate proper handling, control, and respect for each weapon they utilize.

Physical Conditioning

Physical fitness is essential to martial arts. Conditioning includes hardening drills and, at advanced ranks, shinai sword (bamboo) training to develop strength, endurance, and mental resilience while under duress.

Sparring

Sparring (practicing fighting) helps students apply fight techniques in real-time using full control and discipline. All students sparring during testing use protective gear and must demonstrate strategy, respect, and control. Both point sparring and real life self defense techniques will be taught throughout their training depending on the student’s level and handling of their opponent.

Board Breaking / Self-Defense

Board breaking demonstrates a student’s focus, accuracy, and power. Kicks and strikes must cleanly break boards appropriate to the rank. At intermediate levels, students will also be tested on their ability to respond to self-defense scenarios, including grabs and multiple attackers.

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Student Information


Class Schedule


Weekly Schedule Listed Under Schedule / Pricing Tab New students may attend 1-2 classes per week. As they progress in rank, they are eligible for additional training times.


Uniforms


Uniforms are required beginning the second month and must be purchased through YKF Instructors.


Gear Requirements


All students must acquire sparring gear by the second month.

Full contact gear includes:

  • Helmet
  • Point sparring gloves
  • MMA gloves
  • Shin guards
  • Foot pads

Speak to an instructor for gear orders and schedule details.

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