Karate
Karate is a martial art based on fighting and self-defense techniques. Karate teaches & builds self-discipline, confidence growth, and increased concentration and focus.
what is karate?
Karate is popular for good reason
Different karate styles are a great way to exercise, learn self-defense, and respect yourself and others. Karate is not just a sport – it’s a lifestyle. Martial arts teach you the philosophy of life and how to stay fit, healthy, and safe.
Along with strengthening your physical body, karate gives you self-confidence by improving your focus on every aspect of your life – school, work, family, and leisure activities. By studying Karate at Premier Martial Arts, you’ll learn our blended curriculum of martial arts styles, including Karate, Jiu Jitsu, and Taekwondo. You’ll discover how to control your body so that it moves exactly the way you want it to, even under stress or pressure.
Benefits of
INCREASED ATTENTION SPAN AND FOCUS
Mastering karate techniques requires a strong mind-body connection. Synchronizing your thoughts, movements, and breathing will help you develop a heightened awareness of your body and surroundings. The precise techniques involved in martial arts demand focus and attention to detail. Consistent practice will automatically increase your attention span in other areas of your life too.
BETTER FITNESS AND WEIGHT LOSS
Strength, conditioning, flexibility, and weight loss are all benefits that you can expect when signing up for karate training at Premier Martial Arts. Every muscle group is strengthened and defined with the exercises, movements, techniques, and training drills that are incorporated into our curriculum.
SELF DISCIPLINE
Karate requires consistent and structured training. When students are required to adhere to a training schedule, it results in greater self-discipline. The fact that our studios also have strict rules and etiquette also contributes to improved levels of self-discipline.
GREATER CONFIDENCE
As students progress through the belt ranking system by becoming proficient in various techniques, they gain a sense of accomplishment and competence. Karate classes can also help you achieve your fitness goals and learn new self-defense skills, both of which have the ability to boost your confidence. The positive feedback and encouragement provided by the instructors at Premier Martial Arts further reinforces a student’s progress.
PREMIER MARTIAL ART
White Belt
A white belt symbolizes the starting point of your karate journey. The fact that new students are still learning to control their thoughts and bodies is why they wear white belts. It represents purity and a devotion to this art form.
Yellow Belt
Yellow belts are awarded to students who are transitioning into more advanced levels of karate. The color yellow indicates a student is exhibiting a stronger understanding of karate principles and has the potential to advance their training. During this stage, students will start to focus on the psychological aspects of martial arts.
Orange Belt
At this point, students are enhancing their coordination, balance, and patience. They will also start familiarizing themselves with the history of Kyokushinkai. This is when they will need to demonstrate various stances, strikes, defenses, and kicks.
Purple Belt
Purple belt students have moved from a beginner to an intermediate level. They have mastered various strikes and blocks, and know how to move their bodies accordingly.
Blue Belt
Blue belt karate students need to showcase significant progress in controlling their minds and bodies. The color blue symbolizes that a student’s mind and body are continuously growing. Students at this level are highly capable and confident when defending themselves.
Green Belt
Green belts represent growth. These students will learn to master even more kicks and strikes as physical demands increase. They will also learn how to become proficient in using their elbows.
Brown Belt
A brown belt is the highest ranking in the karate belt system. At this stage, students will have mastered the execution of numerous karate techniques and can use them to resist opponents. They understand how to defend themselves effectively when necessary. Brown belts with a black stripe indicate further mastery.
Red Belt
Students who achieve a red belt have advanced to sparring levels, indicating they know how to defend themselves in a variety of situations using karate and other forms of martial arts. Students at this level can also achieve a red belt with a black stripe and a half red, half black belt.
Black Belt
Achieving a black belt takes years of hard work and dedication, but it is possible. Black belt students are true karate masters and can go on to teach others if they want to.
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