Are you looking to join your local karate club or have you already taken the first step and signed up? If you haven’t yet visited your local martial arts school, you’re probably wondering what a typical karate class looks like. This article will break down the main elements of a good karate class.
Obviously not every club will follow this format and within each martial arts school the weekly classes will also change but this is meant to be a guide of what to expect in general.
Classes also vary in length ranging from short 30 minute classes for young kids to 1 hour classes or longer for older kids, teenagers and adults. The following example is based on a one-hour class and not all of these elements will be covered in each lesson.
1. Formal etiquette The majority of karate schools adhere to some kind of formal etiquette at the beginning and end of each class. This practice can be attributed to traditional Asian culture where bowing and formal chanting are often used to begin and end any type of structured activity. Depending on your chosen karate school you could see the full routine of formal etiquette including kneeling, multiple bows and the...