Course Description

Ashihara Karate practice is dynamic in nature, emphasizing heavily in footwork and natural body movement. In class, participants would find themselves progressing from solo drills, to partnered practice, often employing other training implements like striking mitts.

A lesson will typically begins and ends with a ritual of meditation and bowing. This is followed by a 15-minute warm-up routine that flows into basic drills. Participants will then have a short break, following which, the instructor will facilitate the lesson of the day. A class typically lasts for 1.5 hours that includes warming-up and cooling-down routines, basic practice, lesson review and physical conditioning. All participants shall be dressed appropriately for physical exercise, where they may choose to wear the Karate outfit, the Dogi.