Kyokushin Training First and foremost Kyokushin training is hard. It is through hard physical training that you will begin to realize your potential and limits. Although injury is a risk one must accept when training for any contact sport, it is a small one. Bumps and bruises are to be expected in full contact martial arts. The typical class will start off with a brisk 15 - 20 minute warmup which includes both cardio and strength training. We follow this with another 20 - 30 minutes of basics (which you will learn your first day of class) both stationary and moving. Mastering basics is key to becoming a great fighter (which is why we spend so much time on them). The second half of class will be spent doing Kata (forms), Self-defense, Conditioning, bag work and Sparring. My personal philosophy in teaching karate is that while we should respect the instructor and fellow students, class needn’t be stiff and formal. While there are some formalities you will be asked to follow, students generally find training to be one of the most enjoyable and stimulating parts of their day. Class will begin and end with a simple bow in to pay respects to our dojo, instructor and students. I also ask that students bow when entering and leaving the dojo. All of this will be covered on your first day of class. Come to class in whatever you like to work out in, you don’t need a gi (karate uniform) although you can wear one if you like. I encourage people that wish to cross-train to wear their system’s uniform and belt. Keep in mind that you will sweat! Hopefully in the near future we will be able to add an additional day during the week that will focus solely on sparring as Kyokushin is a fighting karate. If you wish to purchase a uniform for class you can do so through me or your favorite martial arts retailer. Kyokushin uniforms are traditionally white. Lastly, unlike most American martial arts schools, profit is not a goal for me. I think you will find that I am not interested in becoming rich from teaching karate, I simply want to train hard and teach. Click here to download the new student packet. (Note: linked file is in PDF format) If you have any other questions, feel free to email me. http://www.greeleykyokushin.com/files/newstudent.pdfmailto:schuyler.w@gmail.com?subject=Karate%20Questionsshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1