Informal stretching
   Line up and bow in – check in with students
   Stretching
Individual and partner exercises (3 two-minute rounds,
   1 minute breaks)
   Footwork practice
Hand strike practice
   Foot and leg strike practice
   Defenses
   Stretching
   Break

Second 30 minutes:

Fun drill
   Light, slow sparring for those who wish, others may
   do conditioning (1 minute rounds, 1 minute breaks)
   Push ups/sit ups, other conditioning drills
Stretching
Line up/ Meditation
Bow out

*While all students will be encouraged to become stronger throughout their

training, any student that is fatigued or overwhelmed is encouraged to take

breaks as frequently as they need them. It is important to listen to your body

in a sustainable approach to training. Again, ANYONE is welcome, and all

activities can be modified for different abilities.

Our belt ranking approach:

Like many traditional martial arts schools, we observe a belt ranking

system. From beginning student to black belt, the order of rank reflected by

colored belt is as follows: white (automatic), yellow, orange, green, blue, high

blue, purple, high purple, brown, high brown, red, high red, and black. Each

belt from white to green reflects roughly a quarter (three months) of

instruction and belts from blue to black represent roughly 2 quarters (6

months) of instruction; additionally, students will do an informal test each

month to earn stripes on their belts – resulting in two stripes between each

belt test. Advancement can be delayed if the Sensei or student feels like

additional time is needed to learn certain skills. Although a 12 belt system

exceeds the number of belt ranks in many martial arts schools, the increased

number of belts gives the student both a more immediate goal in their

advancement as well as a long-term goal of black belt. Frequent progress

evaluation and advancement are important for many mature students, who

may struggle emotionally with the issues of aging and training.

DOJO RULES

The Dojo – literally “The Place of the Way” -- is the place that martial arts

students train. It is not only a physical space, but a mental and spiritual one

as well. All Dojo’s have basic rules set in place to create an atmosphere of

respect that recognizes that we are our best selves as we train, the way we

would like to be in all of life. The following Dojo rules apply at KMA:

1. Always bow in and out of the Dojo. Always bow to you partner

before and after an exercise.

2. When late for class, bow in and wait for permission to enter the Dojo.

3. If you need to leave class for a break, water, or any early dismissal, please

do so quietly and respectfully. Let the Sensei know if you need to leave class

early before class starts. If you must leave class because you are hurt or ill it

is important to tell the Sensei.

4. Students should remove all jewelry before class, for their own safety and

that of others.

5. No smoking, profanity, gossip, unhealthy foods or gum in the Dojo.

6. Shoes should be removed before stepping into the Dojo.

7. Never lose your temper in the Dojo, especially in self defense, or free

sparring

8. Students must always keep their finger and toenails clipped and clean.

9.Listen to the Sensei and don't talk over instruction.