Introduction to Karate
Ra Shin Ryu
8 to 16 weeks Practice (twice a week, 1 1/2 hr class)
Bow In- Respect for the Instructor and training hall / Signifies beginning of class.
* Stretch / Loosen up
* Breath exersice to focus energy and attention.
BASICS
* STANCE Attention
Straddle stance (horse)
Forward stance
Back stance
* BLOCKING Down block
Rising block (high / upper)
Middle block
Forearm block
* PUNCHING Straight punch
Reverse Punch
Backfist
Knifehand strike
* KICKING Front kick
Side kick
Roundhouse kick
Back kick
* POSTURE FACING
Front facing
1/2 front facing
Side facing
* BODY SHIFTING MOVEMENT
Side stepping
Forward stepping
Diagonal movement
Turning 90%
Turning 180%
Side & Forward shuffle
* BASIC SELF DEFENSE
Against
Straight punch
Front kick
Arm grab
Neck grab
* STREET SELF DEFENSE
Against
Knife attack thrust
Knife attack overhead
Stick attack arc (wide)
Stick attack thrust
Haymaker
Tackle
* TARGETING / ACCURACY / CONTROL
(Time permitting)
Hand pads
Kick shield
This is the initial plan for the beginning full time student. It can and usually is adjusted to fit the individual needs of the student.