The karate class meets at the Hilliard Community Center every Monday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Students must be at least 10 years of age to participate due to the practical self defense nature of the class. Students range in age and experience and learn at their own pace. They are graded on their physical skills of kata and sparring, physical and mental discipline, teaching ability, responsibility, and their maturity in the Martial Arts. Advancement is strictly based on merit regardless of the amount of time spent in class.

While class is different each night, these fundamental elements are common...

Stretching and Warm-ups are used to begin each class. General conditioning and flexibility are gained as well as learning and perfecting essential techniques such as stances, punches, and kicks.

Kata is a series of movements against multiple attackers. Kata is used teach proper technique, balance, and how to use various weapons. Combinations from these forms can be applied to sparring.

Sparring teaches you how to be tactical, maintain control of your emotions, physical conditioning, and how to use the techniques you've learned in true self defense situations. Bruce Lee said "You can't learn to swim without getting into the water". We spar for learning, not for points or trophies. Approved protective gear must be worn during all sparring sessions.