Get in shape while learning the Karate style of former UFC light heavy weight champion Lyoto Machida: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyoto_Machida. Learn the surprisinly quick explosive power executed with mastery of distancing, faking and angling typical of Shotokan Karate: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotokan. You will aim to be a confident, humble and respectful individual.
About the class: Slow to medium pace warm up, stretch, punches, kicks, Kata (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kata), and application. No contact, wrestling, or grappling.
About me: I hold a 2nd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate with the International Traditional Karate Federation: http://www.itkf.org/home/. I’ve had good success in tournaments.
My intentions: I wish to improve my karate technique while gaining some teaching experience.
About Shotokan Karate: Shotokan karate (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotokan) is a Japanese martial art created from a fusion of Okinawan karate, Bushido, Zen and kinesiology. It is known for its surprisingly quick explosive power, mastery of distancing, timing and deception.
Fees: There is no charge and no donations are expected. There will be no change to this policy.
Benefits of Karate: Please do not expect to be turned into a loco one-man army, vicious killing machine-this is bad antisocial behavior and will get you in trouble. The aim is to be fit, confident, stable, humble and in possession of ass kicking speed, power and skills.
Attire: Class is held in the mornings, in the outdoors, on grass, dirt or concrete; wear warm old loose clothing and non-slip sports shoes. This is up to you: knee/elbow pads, bike helmet.
Location: Local Park in Tustin, CA. I will send you the exact location when you sign up.
Schedule: Classes start on January 23, 2012 and are held daily from 6:00AM to 7:00AM except for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Classes will continue until further notice.
Location and time are open. Suggest a place to train i.e. park, woods, etc.
Rank Promotion (Getting a black belt): I know my stuff but I am not a certified Karate Sensei (teacher) and only one such can test-promote you. If you wish to test, you can do so with my Sensei. Initial cost is about $100.0 dollars. Subsequent testing is every three months at about $40.00 dollars.
Waiver:
Irresponsible knuckle head behavior will not be tolerated. This is about building goodcharacter. Please do not shame Meetup, karate, its founders, my Sensei and me.
: ***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releasing the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that may occur at Meetup gatherings***> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS. > YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY. Karate is a rewarding and pleasant activity, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of, those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, accidentally getting punched, kicked or thrown to the ground. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the organizer,assistant organizers, the ITKF, the city of Tustin, their affiliates and other participants for any injuries sustained directly or indirectly as a result of your involvement in the practice of Karate.
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