Tigers (ages 4.5 - 7)

Times: Mon 5-6 PM, Wed 4:30–5:30 PM*, Thu 5–6 PM, Sat 9:30–10:30 AM*
Specialty Classes: Tue 6:30–7:15 PM (kata), Wed 5:30–6:30 PM for green belts +

This is an energetic and structured class instructed by Sensei Rossini. Even at this young age, children learn strong fundamental karate skills. In other words, these children do real karate... not play karate! They practice basics, line drills doing techniques down the dojo floor, plyometrics (explosive exercises), kata and sparring drills. Over time, children gain tremendous strength in their legs and cat-like agility. There is a significant emphasis on focus and concentration as well. Some of the older children volunteer their time to assist Sensei in the classroom, and serve as role models for the younger kids.

* Wednesday and Saturday classes are combined with the dragons so that this younger group gets the opportunity to work with older and more accomplished students.