Class Levels

There are a number of  classes suited to the varying needs of individual karate students. Some of the classes are taught at specific levels and normally follow the syllabus to get to the next level or grade. Other classes are suitable for all grades, with a wide variety of techniques being taught.

The different levels of class are:

• Beginners - suitable for students who have just started Wado-Ryu and 8th Kyu students. The techniques taught are those that are fundamental to good karate. These classes can be attended by all students. 
• Intermediate - building on the techniques learnt in the beginners classes. The grades for this level are 7th and above.
• Advanced - taking the techniques learnt in beginners and intermediate classes and expanding them to encompass all areas of Wado-Ryu karate. The grades for this level are 4th Kyu and above.
• All Grades - suitable for all students. The karate taught at these classes can be anything from basic punching and kicking to advanced katas and movement sequences and fighting techniques.

In addition, some classes, especially children's classes, are aimed at specific grades, rather than general ability level.

Students often ask how frequently they need to train. A guide to a sensible training program is as follows:-

• Beginner to yellow belt (8th Kyu) once or twice a week, 
• 8th Kyu to 6th Kyu twice a week, 
• 6th Kyu to 3rd Kyu two to three times a week, 
• 3rd Kyu and above three times a week.

Adult Classes (15 years+)

Children's Classes (7 years+)