Kinder Karate

Designed especially for children 4 -6 years old, our Kinder Karate program is perfectly suited for energetic youngsters to help develop more focus of attention while learning how to follow instructions, and increasing strength, flexibility, and confidence. This class is very structured, and always taught in a safe, fun, and positive environment. A complimentary trial session is required for placement purposes.

Karate Kata

Kata are pre-arranged movements that build speed, strength, and balance. They are an integral part of karate training and require total focus and concentration. The beginners kata emphasize precision and focus of attention. The more advanced kata are much more complex and require total concentration. All kata contain self defense techniques against a multitude of various attacks. Kata is a category in tournaments.

Beginner Karate

Your first weeks in the Dojo are crucial, so we insure that every new student learns the basic movements correctly. After an excersise session that includes everyone, new students are separated and are taught fundamental movements that are the foundation of karate. These are learned at the students own pace. This method of instruction builds confidence and eliminates peer pressure.

Karate Kumite

Kumite is the actual fighting techniques of karate. Our system of learning includes safety at its forefront. The basic movements of punching, kicking, closing and maintaining distance are learned first. Then, as the student progresses, foot sweeps and throwing techniques are incorporated. Finally, speed, power, more advanced footwork are used in combination against an opponent. Kumite includes offensive and defensive techniques that can practiced with pre-arranged and ultimately free movements. Kumite is also a category in tournaments.

Self Defense

Taught and learned correctly, karate is one of the most effective systems of self defense. Here, Sensei Sweigart works with the soldiers of the 2nd. Stryker Brigade at joint base Lewis-McChord. Karate uses all parts of the body as weapons and tools for self protection.

Karate ZOOM Classes

We are currently offering in person classes only. Please see our current class schedule HERE.