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| Karate at One Stop Fun |
The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or
defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of its participants.
Gichin Funakoshi, The Father of Modern Karate
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Classes are for both Children and Adults!
Class Schedule & Cost
Contact Concerns |
Children & Karate
Instructor Information |
What is Shotokan Karate
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Why become a martial artist?
The benefits of karate are many and will empower and enrich your or your child’s life in so many ways.
Physical Well-being
Martial arts students become stronger, more flexible, and agile; greatly enhancing their sense of
physical well-being and performance in other sports.
Self-Defense
Training regularly in the martial arts is a much more effective method of learning self defense
than taking a "self defense" course. Becoming confident and instinctual in applying self
defense techniques in a fast, high-pressure situation takes time and repeated practice.
Mental Discipline
Martial arts students enjoy a heightened sense of awareness, focus, self confidence,
and ability to think on their feet.
Character
Students naturally apply the valuable lessons learned inside the dojo to daily life
outside the dojo; respect for others, attention to detail, patience, balancing confidence &
humility, striving for perfection, and perseverance.
Leadership
More advanced students naturally take a leadership role in class, building confidence,
communication and leadership skills, that can be applied in every other area of their lives.
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- In the dojo, safety is a top priority.
- Sensei Rossini and his assistant instructors monitor contact very closely.
- Beginners do not experience the same contact as an advanced student.
- Full contact sparring is not practiced.
- Students do not spar until they have exhibited the ability to control techniques.
- Strong basic skills provide the foundation for good sparring.
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Despite the hard work, kids thoroughly enjoy karate class. Sensei Rossini works well with
children, using words they understand and making the most mundane drills fun. Children
are taught to count loud, demonstrate techniques, answer questions, and partner with
everyone in the class. More advanced students take a leadership role. These factors
keep attention and energy level high. The physical training kids get in karate enhances
their performance in other sports and helps to protect them from injuries.
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Sensei Rossini is a respected individual in the New England Martial Arts region.
He has established a successful competition record and trained many quality national
competitors. Sensei maintains excellent relationships with other dojos in the area.
Current Ranks: 3rd degree black belt Shotokan Karate, 2nd degree black belt Aiki-Jitsu
Championships: 1997 USANKF National kumite champion -75 kg, 1998 Bronze, 1999 Bronze
Children: James (age 13) and Emily (age 8). Both study karate.
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Shotokan karate is the traditional form of karate most widely practiced in Japan. It
is a direct style, which emphasizes linear techniques and efficient body movement.
Students practice kihon (basics), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). In kihon,
students learn proper technique in punching, striking, kicking, blocking, and
stances. In kata, the basics are combined into a prearranged series of techniques.
Finally, in kumite, students have the opportunity to draw from their expanding
repertoire of techniques in a fast paced, unpredictable match with another student.
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Tuesday:
4:30-5:25 PM ages 5-7 (only open to existing students and new students under age
7)
5:30-7:00 PM ages 7 to adult (must also attend Thursday class)
Thursday:
6:00-7:30 PM ages 7 to adult (must also attend Tuesday 5:30 class)
Cost: Shotokan Karate classes are $220 /session to train
twice a week. Train once a week for $150/session
Note:
All students 7 and older are strongly encouraged to train twice a week.
All students Blue Major Belt or higher MUST train twice a week.
Registration is required. Please
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