Grading Application Deadline
Grading applications are due by the end of next week (week 7) including $10 payment. The deadline is Saturday 22 November 3pm. Applications for grading will not be accepted after this time. To ensure those who wish to attempt grading are eligible, please be sure to get applications in on time.
Grading trials will commence in classes of week 8. These are regular classes for those who are not grading.
Time and Practice
If a student attends one class per week for a year, that’s 40 classes, 40 hours of training. That’s pretty good. If a student also does just 5 minutes of practice at home every other day, that’s an extra 27 hours! Just 5 minutes a day. That’s Sanchin and some pushups, a few kicks…. Not too hard. Make it 10 minutes a day and you’ve got an extra 54 hours of training on top of your base of 40 hours. Much greater improvement will occur. Routine is key. Set a particular time to do a short practice and it will become habit, just like brushing your teeth. Any additional practice is good, even if it’s just one minute. Keeping a training journal can also help to track progress. Some people may do Karate just for fun or exercise. That’s fine. You will also get more out of classes if you do some extra practice. Those who truly want to become competent Karateka must dedicate themselves to regular, intentional practice.
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