Training at JKA Boston

Typical Class

Beginner's Classes

Japanese Terms

Beginner's Classes

When: A new beginner class starts the first Tuesday of each month. For class times, see the schedule below.

Frequency: Beginning students attend a separate class twice a week for one month before joining regular classes. After the first two weeks, you may also attend the Saturday morning Intermediate class.

Duration: After one month, most students are ready to start attending the intermediate class. However, if you miss practice several times, you may want to repeat the beginner class for a second month. Younger children often repeat the beginner class for several months.

Clothing: Beginners should wear loose-fitting, body-concealing clothing, such as sweats. When you join the intermediate class, you will be asked to buy a karate uniform (keiko-gi).

Children: Our classes mix adults and children. Children ages 6 and up are welcome.

Price: Please see the Membership Fees Page.

Beginner's Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	6:10-7:10 p Beginners*		6:10-7:10 p Beginners & White Belts		11:00-12:00 p Intermediate (Beginners welcome during their 3rd week)

*Please arrive 15 minutes before your first class to allow time to register.

For the complete schedule, see our Class Schedule page.

Last update: April 3, 2008

Related Information

Previous Experience

If you have experience in another martial art, you will probably want to take the beginner class. Techniques can be very different among the martial arts, even among different styles of karate.

If you have experience in Shotokan Karate, please consult Sensei Toryu on whether you should take the beginner class. Important factors are whether you remember the kata and whether you are in shape to handle the aerobic and strength-oriented drills.

Picking a Martial Arts School

There can be large variations among different martial arts schools. Even within a single style, such as Shotokan Karate, classes may be taught differently depending on the teacher and organization. We recommend you watch a class, especially a beginner class, before you participate. Also, talk to people who train there or who know the school and its instructor.

One advantage of JKA Boston is its affiliation with the Japan Karate Association World Federation and Shotokan Karate-Do International. These organizations ensure karate is practiced at the same high standards throughout the world.


	Return to Top	©1999-2008 JKA Boston