Thanks for your expression in the Goju Ryu karate class. You're very welcome to come and train with us, or if you prefer, to watch a class or two before beginning. We have class most days in the GSA Fitness Center, from 12:40 PM to 1:20 PM. I generally send out a notice to the regular students early in the week, to let folks know the class schedule for the week (when work or family conflicts with karate, I don't have class).
Students are welcome to come to class as often as they like. It's best for each students to set a schedule (i.e., come to a specific number of sessions per week). Some students come as infrequently as once every other week, and others come four days per week. Generally, it's best to come two or three times a week, but often work doesn't allow for that frequency. You'll have to decide the schedule that works best for you.
When students first begin, we go through a general introductory program, including exercises to prepare for the training ahead, body positions ("stances"), a few basic hand techniques, and movement. As students progress, we provide more training materials. There is no set schedule for the quantity of training information: students get as much as they can handle and progress at their own pace.
We train in traditional Okinawa attire, meaning wearing a karate gi and in bare feet. A "starter" gi costs about $25-$30 dollars, and I recommend purchasing one after a month or two, once you know whether you will continue with your training. When first beginning, I recommend wearing just loose, comfortable clothing, like sweat pants or athletic pants, and a tee shirt. If you feel uncomfortable training barefooted, then you're welcome to wear socks and/or sneakers. We're flexible and will work with you!
I should let you know that my karate program is promoted at OPM, DOI and GSA by WellnessWorks. This means, in part, that you either have to sign up with WellnessWorks on-line, or when you come to your first class you'll fill out a very short paper form as a sign up. Either method is free. You'll also have to sign the WellnessWorks waiver when you come to your first karate class.
You're welcome to train with us. So, what are you waiting for -- let's get started!
Students are welcome to come to class as often as they like. It's best for each students to set a schedule (i.e., come to a specific number of sessions per week). Some students come as infrequently as once every other week, and others come four days per week. Generally, it's best to come two or three times a week, but often work doesn't allow for that frequency. You'll have to decide the schedule that works best for you.
When students first begin, we go through a general introductory program, including exercises to prepare for the training ahead, body positions ("stances"), a few basic hand techniques, and movement. As students progress, we provide more training materials. There is no set schedule for the quantity of training information: students get as much as they can handle and progress at their own pace.
We train in traditional Okinawa attire, meaning wearing a karate gi and in bare feet. A "starter" gi costs about $25-$30 dollars, and I recommend purchasing one after a month or two, once you know whether you will continue with your training. When first beginning, I recommend wearing just loose, comfortable clothing, like sweat pants or athletic pants, and a tee shirt. If you feel uncomfortable training barefooted, then you're welcome to wear socks and/or sneakers. We're flexible and will work with you!
I should let you know that my karate program is promoted at OPM, DOI and GSA by WellnessWorks. This means, in part, that you either have to sign up with WellnessWorks on-line, or when you come to your first class you'll fill out a very short paper form as a sign up. Either method is free. You'll also have to sign the WellnessWorks waiver when you come to your first karate class.
You're welcome to train with us. So, what are you waiting for -- let's get started!
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