International Karate Organization Karate Schedule

A typical class consists of basic warm-ups (ie: stretching, push-ups, sit-ups, etc.), and may also include kicking drills, kata (forms), kumite (sparring), self-defense techniques, jujitsu, aikido, kung-fu, tae-kwon-do, judo, and applications of kata (bunkai). Classes are structured in two ways: by age, pee-wees (4-5 years), youth (6 – 12 years), teens (13 plus) adults; and rank, beginner (white belt), intermediate (green to blue belts) and advanced (brown belts for adults, red belts for youth). Aside from general karate and martial arts training, there are specific classes in kobudo (Okinawan weaponry) and kumite (sparring), where protective gear is worn and students are allowed to fight with light contact to one another.

A typical one hour class in our dojo would be as follows:

8 - 10 minutes: Stretching/warm-ups/strength training (push-ups and situps)
10 - 15 minutes: Kihons or basic karate techniques. This includes punching and blocking exercises, kicking exercises, or defined kihons (kihon kata, pinan shodan, nidan) which are part of the foundation of our karate training
10 - 15 minutes: Kata training. Depending on the level of the students in the class, we start from our lowest kata and work our way up to our highest kata (Kushankudai). Those students who do not know as many kata go as high as possible, then will be taken aside and they will practice their highest forms. This is usually under the supervision of one of the highest ranking students in the class at that time period.
10 - 15 minutes: Self-defense instruction (ie: defense against different attacks or situations)
5 minutes: Fun drill for the kids. Recap of the lesson. Closing.

MAI Instructors feel it is very important to capture and maintain the interest of his students regardless of age. Since 1994, Martial Arts International has been bringing the challenge and excitement of Martial Arts programs to men, women and children. MAI is unique in its approach to teaching. This blending of styles provides students with an unlimited resource of effective techniques. MAI is much more than just self-defense. Everyday, people are experiencing how much fun it is to learn karate through Martial Arts International and are reaping the benefits of this ancient form.