Adult / Teen Classes (Ages 13 and up)

Personal Safety: We equip our adults and teenagers with practical self-defense techniques that can help them protect themselves in threatening situations.

 Situational Awareness: Our training also emphasizes awareness of one’s surroundings, improving the ability to avoid dangerous situations.

Improved Strength & Endurance: Karate involves a combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercises that enhance muscle strength, cardiovascular health, and overall stamina.

  Flexibility: The various stances, movements, and stretches help improve joint flexibility and mobility, reducing the risk of injuries.

  Weight Loss: The high-intensity workouts burn calories and can support weight management.

 Coordination & Balance: Karate enhances motor skills and helps develop better hand-eye coordination and body balance.

Stress Relief: Physical activity like karate promotes the release of endorphins, which can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

  Focus & Concentration: Karate requires mental discipline and concentration, which can improve cognitive functions and the ability to focus in other areas of life.

Self-Confidence: Mastering new techniques and advancing through the ranks builds a sense of achievement and self-assurance.

Perseverance:  Overcoming challenges in at First State Karate such as mastering difficult techniques or passing tests, builds mental toughness and resilience in facing life’s challenges.

  Stress Management: Our focused training environment teaches techniques for staying calm under pressure, which can be beneficial in high-stress situations outside the dojo.

Self-Discipline: The structure of OUR classes encourages regular practice, punctuality, and adherence to rules, fostering discipline that can carry over into other parts of life  

Goal Setting: Progressing through belts and mastering techniques teaches our students how to set and achieve long-term goals.

Respect: First State Karate emphasizes respect for instructors, fellow students, and the tradition of martial arts, which can improve interpersonal relationships.

Sense of Community: First State Karate classes provide opportunities to meet new people and form friendships, contributing to a sense of belonging and social interaction.

  Teamwork & Communication: Although karate is an individual practice, classes often involve paired exercises that teach cooperation and effective communication.