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In addition to our usual Shotokan Karate classes for adults (aged 15+) we also offer the following programmes.
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Classes for 3 - 5½ year olds) Through games youngsters learn basic fitness, balance, co-ordination, flexibility, team work, goal setting and some basic karate skills. Their work is disguised as play.Once a month they will complete a topic on either martial arts skills, life skills or safety skills, for which they will receive a reward badge to be sewn on their karate suits. Class sizes limited to 10.
Classes for 5½ - 7 year olds. . Catering for the older child, Punching Pandas will focus more on traditional techniques with less play, than is seen in the Lil’Dragons classes. They too, will complete life and safety skills challenges and receive awards for those each month. Class sizes limited to 12
Classes for 7 - 14 year olds These high energy, fast paced, fun filled classes guide children through the basic Shotokan curriculum from 10th Kyu (Beginner) to Black Belt. Whilst not compulsory we encourage students to take part and complete the monthly challenges to aid in Character Building with essential Life and Safety skills. Children are awarded for their efforts.
XMA (Xtreme Martial Arts) Extreme Martial Arts is an amalgamation of a number of martial arts styles combined with acrobatics and music. It generally appeals to the more daring and particularly teenagers and those who would like to perform. See here for more info. Must be pre-booked and paid for in advance.
Circiut Classes Circuit classes open to the public. Instructor Matt Aylott. £5/session or £40 for 10 sessions paid up front. Must be pre-booked and paid for in advance.
Mighty Mice and Mums .(For children crawling to aged 3). An agility and interaction session where mum and toddler take part in exploring and enjoying movement and development of balance and co-ordination. Session is 30 minutes after which parents can enjoy a cuppa and socialise whilst the children play together for a while.
Excercise classes for children aged 6 - 14years. . A face paced total body 30 minute workout to increase both cardiovascular fitness and muscle building and toning. Maximum numbers per class. Pay £3.50 per session if you are a Colchester Karate Academy student or £5 for members of the public or non-members.Must be pre-booked and paid for in advance.
Cage Fitness for adults aged 15+. A go-at-your-own-pace, sweat borne, muscle toning cardiovascular workout for both women and men. Suitable for all fitness levels as you work at your own pace. Must be pre-booked and paid for in advance.
Trampoline Acrobatics (Tramp Acro) classes for all aged 6+. Class sizes limited to 8 per session and must be pre-booked and paid for.