St. George Karate Club - City of St. George

St. George Karate Club (SGKC)
‘MA’ Homework
When children first start their training in the martial arts (MA), especially in the case of very young
children, we often find that they have not yet developed the self discipline to practice at home on a regular
basis. Practicing at home greatly enhances their performance at the SGKC and it should be encouraged.
One of the easiest ways to show your child, as well as us at SGKC is by showing them you are interested in
his or her training and talents. Children love to show off what they have learned in class and we encourage
parents to ask what he or she has learned every single week. Show your encouragement by offering
feedback, and compliment them in the areas where you see improvement. This approach with children
works wonders for their self-image and for motivation. In fact, if you use this approach in just about
anything your child does, whether it is homework or chores, you will notice a positive difference. If
children believe they are getting better it boosts their self confidence, which in turn encourages them to try
harder still.
Handouts are available for the different levels of SGKC training. These will help with karate ‘homework.’
See one of our instructors for assistance if you need to obtain this additional training material.
Uniforms
It’s not mandatory for
students to obtain a
uniform. But, if you’d
like one, ask Sensei
for assistance how to
purchase one.
Parent Helpers
Occasionally it would be helpful to have one or more
parent helpers assist in games, using blockers, holding
focus bags, etc. Please let the instructors know if you
are interested.
Parents: For SGKC questions you may contact Sensei
Snyder at: ray.snyder@sgcity.org
Rank (Kyu) & Bar (stripe)
It’s not necessary for students to seek rank (belt) and bar (stripe) advancement, but if they desire to do so,
it may be accomplished by SGKC documented hours, positive displayed attitude, and demonstration of
their learned abilities by testing. After any class you may inquire for further information.
Did You Know?
The very first martial arts to introduce the
colored belt ranking system as a visible
indication of the students progress was
Japanese Judo. The colored belt ranking
system was first used by Sensei Gichin
Funakoshi for his Karate school at
Shotakan Karate.
ATTITUDE – Attitude is a key element in karate training.
1. Begin with and end with courtesy. Be courteous to seniors,
juniors, elders, friends, and foes.
2. Begin and end each practice with a bow.
3. Remove all worries and outside distractions from your mind
while you are training.
4. Execute each kata with full mind and maximum power.
5. Harmony between breath and action is required.
6. When done correctly, karate produces an individual who can
concentrate energy and expand to heroic proportions in a time
of crisis.