Training - Youth

Our youth program is for children aged 8 through to 14. However often at 13 or 14 students will begin to do the adult classes at times also. This transition is managed on an individual basis.

The separate classes for the youth age group are structured for their needs, they are fun and fast passed. There are many children in this program that have been training at Shiryodo Karate for a few years, the enthusiasm and dedication of these students provide great examples for those just starting out.

Aside from the physical side of martial arts and self defense that is taught they also learn about the values that are important to the martial arts such as honor, courage, honesty and respect. By also building the self confidence, self respect of these young people they become less likely to give into peer pressure and better able to make positive choices.

Introductory Program & Beginner Program

The introductory and beginner programs essentially the same for the youth students as those for seniors (though there are some separate classes for them) see Senior training details for more information on these.

Graded training

The Graded Youth classes are challenging, fun and a safe environment in which to learn more advanced martial arts techniques. The students in these classes are supportive of each other and learn to work together, the more senior students often taking on leadership roles within the classes.

There are also many other optional activities such as tournaments, camps and demonstrations that many of the students choose to participate in.