Norfolk Karate Academy, Norfolk martial arts

The NKA Junior Program

School Objective: To develop a confident, competent, and complete martial artist.
We have found that many personal objectives – such as learning self-defense skills, losing weight, improving physical condition, and gaining self-confidence – can be achieved on the journey to becoming a confident, competent, and complete martial artist.

Method: Thoroughly learn one martial art and then supplement with other approaches as required. At Norfolk Karate Academy, tang soo do (a standing/striking art) forms the foundation of the training. The primary complement to tang soo do is Gracie jiu-jitsu (a complete martial art in itself that relies on taking your attacker to the ground then neutralizing them using leverage rather than strength or speed). Tae kwon do and boxing footwork and stand-up combinations supplement the karate training.

Curriculum: Consists of lessons 2-3 times per week supplemented by individual practice over a 30-36 month period. The program includes approximately 196 hours of instruction culminating in examination for the junior black belt.

Class Structure: Classes last between 45 to 60 minutes and consists of a warm-up; striking and blocking drills; form practice; self-defense/sparring; conditioning; and cool-down/stretching. Time allocated for each part of the training depends on individual needs.

Kids Classes focus on learning to pay attention to detail with greater emphasis on free-sparring, competition, and basic self-defense techniques geared toward escaping an attacker.

You Can Do It!

CALL 757.623.8997
EMAIL info@norfolkkarate.com
VISIT 814 W. 45th Street, Norfolk VA 23508