Shotokan Karate is a traditional Japanese art. Training is broken down in three different categories

Kehon:  (Basics) Blocks, Punches and Kicks.

Kata: (Forms) A series of blocks, punches,  and self -defense moves. Through kata a child/person will develop memory, comprehension, coordination and self-defense. There are 26 Shotokan Katas. Each one will progressively get more difficult to develop body movement.

Kumite: (Fighting)

Fighting is first taught in a controlled exercise where each child goes through a pre-set exercise plan. This enables the child to use their blocks as taught in basics.

They will then move to the next exercise, which is again a set of pre-set moves. In this exercise the student will develop block and counter punch on both sides of the body and adjusting for distance.

Next they will learn semi-sparring. This exercise is a series of pre-set moves that will allow the student freedom of movement, but now adjusting for timing, distance.

Last is free sparring. This exercise is used to further develop perfect execution of techniques, strategy, timing and distance.