Gibson City
Black Dragon Isshinryu
Youth Class Orientation Information
 

Class Times

Uniforms

 

Youth ages 9 through 12

 Youth classes : Mondays 5:30pm to 6:30pm

 

The karate uniform called a gi (gee) is optional at the beginning. I would recommend you wait to see if your child is going to stay with the classes before you purchase a gi. You may purchase a gi from the school or from other locations such as K'Merchandise Mart in Bloomington or Champaign. A gi will generally run between $20 and $30.

Cost

Safety Equipment

 

Dues are to be paid the first night of the session

Sessions are generally 6 weeks in length. The cost is $60.00 per session. There may be occasions in which the sessions will be less than six weeks. The cost of those sessions will be adjusted in those cases.

A waiver must also be signed prior to the student participating in any classes.

 

Sparring or practice fighting will begin near the end of the students 2nd session. Before the student can spar the following safety equipment will be needed.

  1. Hand pads

  2. Feet pads

  3. Head gear

  4. Mouth protection

  5. Groin protection for males

Hand and foot pads will run near: $25
Head gear approximately: $30
Mouth protection: Under: $5
 

Belt Test

What Will They Learn?
I do not focus on gaining belt rank. My focus is on gaining ability. However, once a youth student has attained the necessary requirements they will be permitted to test for youth belt rank. Youth rank is differentiated from adult rank in Black Dragon karate Schools and most legitimate karate schools.

In the Black Dragon Schools all youth rank belts have a white stripe which runs the length of the belt. Youth may earn adult ranking once they are able to compete against an adult.

Belt test requirements are included in the Student Handout given the first night of class.

Color Belt test are $10 which includes the belt and certificate.

Glossary of Terms
Dojo: (doe-joe) Karate School
Sensei: (sin-say) Karate Instructor (Must be black belt)
Kata: Forms or a series of techniques.
Isshinryu: (ish-in-rue) The style of karate taught at Black Dragon Schools.
Okinawan Karate Do (OKU)  Rank certifying organization
Gi (gee) Karate uniform
Sensei Dan Jones Head instructor

This is just a sample of what our students learn.
Discipline: The students are required to follow the school rules.
The rules are explained in the Student Handout and explained the first night of class.
Dojo Etiquette: Students will address each other and the Sensei (Instructor) with respect at all times. They will be required to remove their shoes and neatly place off to the side prior to entering the practice area.
Self-Confidence: In time, the karate student learns the control they have within themselves. This will translate into all aspects of their life.
Self-Defense: We will talk about stranger danger, what to do if approached by someone they don't know and other safety knowledge.

The student will also learn self-defense techniques appropriate for their age group. These techniques will be the type that have been found to be the most affective in situations against other youth, as well as, adults.
Traditional Karate: History, kata, sparring and philosophy of Isshinryu karate. Some of our traditional karate will be taught with non-traditional drills.

Class Visits

Information
Are parents permitted to watch class?  Definitely! I encourage parents to get involved, provided it doesn't become  a distraction. Please, no talking to your child during class or while instruction is being given. If I feel your child needs to be corrected I will do it.

If you have questions please feel free to call me.

217.784.4389

or email me

Sensei Dan Jones

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