{"id":58671,"date":"2020-05-22T13:03:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T19:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shokenkarate.com\/?page_id=58671"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:52:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T17:52:55","slug":"karate-kids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shokenkarate.com\/index.php\/program-options\/karate-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Karate Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-87486addd1068236f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-87486addd1068236f uvc-4919  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-87486addd1068236f h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Karate Kids<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The kids class is for ages 5 to 12 years old. With classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, children benefit from the fitness, focus, and effort of traditional Karate training. Classes are held in a group setting and lead by one or more instructors. Our main goal is to encourage students to do their best to foster a spirit of determination and perseverance![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-31216addd106823b7\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-31216addd106823b7 uvc-5889  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-31216addd106823b7 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">What Parents Can Expect<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Keep your child fit with high energy, exercise focused classes<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Your child will build focus and self discipline by learning Karate<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Your child will be exposed to a welcoming, friendly, and structured environment<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Our classes build self-confidence as well as important social skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-69216addd106823cf\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-69216addd106823cf uvc-2987  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-69216addd106823cf h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">What We Offer Karate Kids<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical fitness<\/li>\n<li>A welcoming environment<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Karate training<\/li>\n<li>Games!<\/li>\n<li>A chance to compete, both in our Dojo and in local tournaments<\/li>\n<li>The chance to work towards a junior Black Belt<\/li>\n<li>A variety of fun special events!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-81406addd106823e3\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-81406addd106823e3 uvc-6996  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-81406addd106823e3 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">What Karate Kids Can Expect<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn Karate<\/li>\n<li>Get really strong!<\/li>\n<li>Make new friends<\/li>\n<li>Play fun games<\/li>\n<li>Take part in Dojo parties<\/li>\n<li>Level up and earn new ranks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-9de876241721eebab2bf45fc91ae7adf.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-9de876241721eebab2bf45fc91ae7adf > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/shokenkarate.com\/index.php\/contact-us\/\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-9de876241721eebab2bf45fc91ae7adf\" title=\"Contact Us\"><span>Try a FREE class!<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Also, any child that becomes 13 years old, or shows the appropriate signs of maturing, will graduate into our adults and all ranks class and will be able to train with the adults. 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