Halifax Ryuseikan, Chito-Ryu Karate

The JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM is a weekly, (1 hr 15 mins per week) program focusing on competition & tournament preparation.   The focus is on Kumite.  Students will learn development skills through a series of drills and exercises aimed at preparing for competitions and prepare for potential future provincial and national team selection.   Kumite drills, speed & coordination exercises, tournament rules and other related subjects will be introduced throughout the program.  This class is for competitors ages 8 to 13.

The ADULT ATHLETE “KUMITE” DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM is a weekly, (1 1/2 hr per week) program focusing on competition & tournament preparation.   The focus is on Kumite.  Students will learn development skills through a series of drills and exercises aimed at preparing for competitions and prepare for potential future provincial and national team selection.   Kumite drills, speed & coordination exercises, tournament rules and other related subjects will be introduced throughout the program.  This class is for competitors ages 13 & up.

The ADULT ATHLETE “KATA” DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM is a weekly, (1 1/2 hr per week) program focusing on competition & tournament preparation.   The focus is on Kata.  Students will learn Shite (compulsory) & Tokui (free selection) Kata’s from the official WKF list of approved katas.   Kata’s learned in this program will be from Chito-ryu, Goju-Ryu & Shito-Ryu systems.  Tournament rules and other related subjects will be introduced throughout the program.  This class is for competitors ages 10 & up.