Martial Arts - NinjaNation

Summary

Duration:
45 minutes

Time and Dates:
Check timetable for current availability

Ages:
6 - Adult

Skill Level:
Beginner to advanced

Instructor Kancho Rod Catterall has over 35 years of experience and is the chief instructor and founder of the All Stars Karate Schools.

The style is Freestyle Karate, which means it is open to all martial arts styles and techniques that work in self defense and combat situations. Initially this class will be for mixed ages for kids 6+ to adults and will multiply into more classes during the weekdays as we grow.

What this class will teach you

Kids and Adults Karate is a great activity to get yourself and your children into, for a whole range of reasons that have nothing at all to do with fighting. Your child will develop all fitness components as well as learning a traditional martial arts that is open to change as the times change with us. Your child will learn the virtues of respect, discipline, courage and loyalty while learning how to defend themselves from potential bullies or attackers.

Build Self-Esteem and Confidence. Learning new skills increases children’s confidence and self-esteem. They’ll also need to work together with other students in the class and even perform their skills in front of people during grading or special events.

Work on Goal-Setting and Self-Improvement. Ninja Nation has a ranking system that children work through, meaning they are rewarded for their practice and mastery of skills. Focusing on a goal such as achieving a new rank or belt is a great way to learn about goal-setting, goal attainment and motivation.

Learn , Discipline, Respect and Listening. Skills Respecting your instructor or teacher is an important part of Martial Arts. Children will need to listen to and follow instructions in order to learn new moves and skills.

Encourage Teamwork and Belonging. While Karate is typically done as an individual, team work is still a vital part of practice. Working in pairs is often used to teach sparring or to work on moves. Being part of a club also creates a sense of belonging and creates lifelong friendships.

Get Physical in a Safe Environment, Karate offers a safe controlled environment in which to learn how to punch bags, pads, how to land safely.

Learn About Conflict Resolution. Karate is not about fighting, it’s quite the opposite in most cases. Karate at Ninja Nation focuses on self-defense. The aim of our Karate is teaching peaceful, non-violent conflict resolution skills and to help them work out ways to avoid physical altercations.

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Classes schedule

716 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, Vic