Classes

Karate 101 for Adults

This 8-week program will show you what karate can do for you. Learn the basics of this traditional martial art and practice practical and highly effective self-defense skills. Tuition for Karate 101 is $99 for 8 weeks.

Class Schedule

Thursday 6-7:30pm
8 weeks starting on the third Thursday in January, April, July, and September
Students are welcome and encouraged to attend other adult training classes during the 8 weeks to progress faster and see what training is like after Karate 101.

What to wear

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely or Karate uniforms (“gi”) are available at the dojo. We train in bare feet, but if you need shoes for orthopedic reasons, wear non-scuffing, indoor footwear that you use only for Karate.

Childcare

We offer onsite childcare for kids 5 years and under during our adult classes. (Older kids who can occupy themselves are always welcome to hang out on the the sidelines of class.) Caretakers are CPR/First Aid certified. Advanced registration is required. Email contactus@feministkarateunion.org for more information.

Adult Monthly Membership

After completing Karate 101, adult students move on to a monthly membership plan that entitles them to attend any and all of the adult class offerings.

Classes include:

Floor-based warm-up (pushups and core work)
Stretching to improve flexibility and prevent injury
Karate basics and moving basics
Sparring drills and practice
Self-defense training
Open-hand kata instruction and practice
Weapons training

Class Schedule

Monday 6-8pm – Focus on tournament prep and sparring
Monday 8-8:30pm – Optional weapons training after regular class
Tuesday 6-8pm – Focus on skills needed to achieve black belt
Tuesday 8-8:30pm – Optional weapons training after regular class
Wednesday 6-7:30pm – Focus on kata
Thursday 6-7:30pm – Focus on basic skills and kata
Saturday 10:30am-noon – Focus varies depending on students attending
Saturday noon-12:30 – Optional weapons training after regular class

Advanced Training

There are additional training opportunities for students with the rank of green belt and above. These are intensive classes intended for students who are preparing to test for black belt. Please let Sensei Judy know if you are interested in participating.

Tuition

Introductory package for new students: $250 for 3 months of tuition, a karate uniform, and IKF annual dues.
For continuing students: Monthly tuition is $85 with discounts for family members and also for quarterly payments. Annual dues of $24 are not included.

Childcare

Kids Karate

All children age 7 and above are welcome to train in the children’s classes. Beginning students are not assumed to have any karate experience. Once students achieve the rank of blue belt, they have the option of joining the adult training classes.

Class Schedule

Wednesday 6-7pm
Saturday 9-10am

Tuition

Introductory package for new students: $200 for 3 months of tuition, a karate uniform, and IKF annual dues.
For continuing students: Monthly tuition is $70 with discounts for family members and also for quarterly payments. Annual dues of $24 are not included.

IKF MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual membership dues for the International Karate Federation, our parent organization, are $24 per year and are included in some tuition packages.

RANK PROMOTION FEES

Each rank promotion has an associated fee. Please check with instructors.

GI (UNIFORM)

A beginner’s Karate Gi (uniform) costs between $25 and $40, and can be purchased at FKU.

DISCOUNTS

10% discount for quarterly payments

10% discount for immediate family members.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Membership scholarships are available for students in financial need. Speak with one of the instructors or submit your request here.

Build Strength

Get the strongest mind and body of your life through Karate training.

Gain Confidence

Karate values and knowing you can defend yourself builds confidence.

Learn Discipline

Bring the discipline of Karate into your training and your everyday life.

Do you want to get in shape, increase your confidence and learn self-defense?

With the mind-body connection of karate, you’ll gain strength, coordination, discipline and confidence. And you’ll have fun in a safe, supportive, sweat-inducing environment.

Karate engages your mind as well as your body, and is an excellent lifetime activity that can be adapted to your changing needs and abilities. Karate is for everyone. Your training can be individualized to adapt to any fitness level or physical challenge.

Here is what to expect as you begin your training.

Contact us to speak with an instructor for more information.