Junior Ravens Karate (Gōjū-ryū)

Our Junior Ravens Karate program is low risk with non-combative classes designed for beginners or children who want to return to the sport, focusing on discipline, coordination and confidence. Traditional Gōjū-ryū Karate is one of the main traditional Okinawan styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques.

Registration for Winter 2026 will open on Wednesday, November 5 at 9:00 AM.

Junior Ravens Winter Karate (Gōjū-ryū)

Work on gross, fine and complex motor skills that complement the many stages of development through drills and exercises
Developing physical and mental strength, helping to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle in the future.
The Junior Ravens Karate program runs in the spring, summer, fall & winter.

This program offers two levels of development:

Introduction/Beginner (no prior experience)
Returning Participants (yellow belt or higher)

Kata

The detailed choreographed patterns of movements
The basic goal of kata is to preserve and transmit proven techniques and to practice self-defense
By practicing in a repetitive manner the learner develops the ability to execute techniques and movements in a natural, reflex-like manner.

Who Can Play & What to Bring

What is Included

Open to all children between 8 – 14 years old

Comfortable athletic clothing or a uniform (Karate Gi) can be purchased through the instructor for $40

Water bottle

Parking during program dates and times

The uniform (Karate Gi) is not required to participate.

Programs

Introduction/Beginner Class

This class introduces the fundamentals of karate in a fun, non-combative setting, focusing on basic techniques, coordination, and confidence-building.

Returning Participants Class (for Yellow Belts or Higher)

Designed for returning participants, this class builds on previous skills with more advanced techniques and combinations, while continuing to develop strength, focus, and control.

Dates & Cost

The program has 10 sessions running from Sunday, January 18 to Sunday, April 12. The winter program costs $159.

Level	Days	Times
Beginner	Sunday	10:00am – 11:00am
Yellow Belt or higher	Sunday	11:00am – 12:00pm

No Sessions

On Feb 15, Mar 15 & Apr 5

Location

Combatives Studio (2406)

Important Notes

Parking is included in the registration fee on the days & times the program is running.
Parking must be validated each time you park using a provided link and code.