Martial Arts

Begin by learning basic stances, kicks and punches. Work at your own pace, as you and your body adjust to regular exercise and you begin to gain flexibility you will be challenged with more and more advanced techniques.

At each belt level, you will learn the following:

    One-Steps: Short Sequence of moves that can be used defend yourself when being attacked
    Self-Defense: Specific defense scenario with an attacker
    Form: Sequence of stances, kicks and punches design to help coordination and concentration
    Combinations: A set of 3 to 4 moves that help train you for sparring

As you advance through various belt ranks, to achieve the ultimate goal of Black Belt. You will learn ways to defend yourself, improve your concentration, and improve your physical condition. Each step of the way becomes more challenging but ultimately more rewarding.

Mighty Dragons

The Mighty Dragons program has specialized training for young martial artists. Mighty Dragons are typically age 4 to 5. We focus on developing gross motor skills, coordination, discipline and respect. Some tasks require simple hand-eye coordination so we begin developing fine motor skills.
In the Mighty Dragons program, students will learn simple kicks, punches and self-defense moves. This training makes for an easy transition into our standard martial arts training. Students in the Mighty Dragons program will advance through seven belt ranks with a final goal of Gold Belt. Gold Belt is the second rank in our standard program. Once a student has reached a rank of Gold Belt, they can begin our standard program as a Gold Belt.

Sparring

Put your training into action. Sparring is a control environment where you can use your Karate skills to simulate attack and defense situations. For sparring, students are required to wear protective equipment which includes head, chest, rib, hand and foot padding. Students are trained on various sparring techniques and engage in supervised sparring matches. The object of sparring is to get to 5 points before your opponent using speed and skill not power such as with boxing and ultimate fighting.

Traditional Weapons

Learn how to defend yourself with Traditional Karate weapons such as a Bo Staff, Sai, Kama and Nunchaku. Demonstrate your skills with weapons by competing in tournaments.

Team Evolution

Team Evolution is a competition team formed by a group of students who have chosen to take their study of martial arts to the next level. Investing time and energy into additional classes, stepping up to take on additional roles and responsibilities at tournaments, and reaching out to help their peers advance through the levels.
It's about integrity, honor and strength of character. These students have demonstrated a commitment not only to their study of the martial arts, but to one another.
Team try-outs are typically held around the beginning of August, so if you're competitive join Team Evolution and compete in the NCKA tournament circuit. While in team evolution, you will receive extra one-on-one training to help you compete in tournaments.

Other benefits

Fitness
Self Respect
Weight Control
Self Defense
Balance
Positive Attitude
Academic Achievements
Leadership Skills
Improved Coordination
Friendships
Automatic Karate Reflexes
Goal Setting
Confidence
Fluid Movement
Flexibility

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Mighty Dragons The Mighty Dragons program has specialized training for young martial artists. Mighty Dragons are typically age 4 to 5. We focus on developing gross motor skills, coordination, discipline and respect. Some tasks require simple hand-eye coordination so we begin developing fine motor skills. In the Mighty Dragons program, students will learn simple kicks, punches and self-defense moves. This training makes for an easy transition into our standard martial arts training. Students in the Mighty Dragons program will advance through seven belt ranks with a final goal of Gold Belt. Gold Belt is the second rank in our standard program. Once a student has reached a rank of Gold Belt, they can begin our standard program as a Gold Belt.
Sparring Put your training into action. Sparring is a control environment where you can use your Karate skills to simulate attack and defense situations. For sparring, students are required to wear protective equipment which includes head, chest, rib, hand and foot padding. Students are trained on various sparring techniques and engage in supervised sparring matches. The object of sparring is to get to 5 points before your opponent using speed and skill not power such as with boxing and ultimate fighting.
Traditional Weapons Learn how to defend yourself with Traditional Karate weapons such as a Bo Staff, Sai, Kama and Nunchaku. Demonstrate your skills with weapons by competing in tournaments.
Team Evolution Team Evolution is a competition team formed by a group of students who have chosen to take their study of martial arts to the next level. Investing time and energy into additional classes, stepping up to take on additional roles and responsibilities at tournaments, and reaching out to help their peers advance through the levels. It's about integrity, honor and strength of character. These students have demonstrated a commitment not only to their study of the martial arts, but to one another. Team try-outs are typically held around the beginning of August, so if you're competitive join Team Evolution and compete in the NCKA tournament circuit. While in team evolution, you will receive extra one-on-one training to help you compete in tournaments.
Other benefits Fitness Self Respect Weight Control Self Defense Balance Positive Attitude Academic Achievements Leadership Skills Improved Coordination Friendships Automatic Karate Reflexes Goal Setting Confidence Fluid Movement Flexibility
Elk River 763-441-2467 Buffalo 763-684-1000 Waconia 952-361-5437 Monticello 763-295-4919 Rogers763-425-2900