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Next sessions starting
September 6, 7 & 11
What to Expect from a Class
Classes range in length from 1 – 2 hours (See our full schedule for individual class information). Mastery and Warrior program classes are different in form but both begin with warm-ups, include technical instruction, drills, and cool-downs. All of our classes will challenge and engage you physically and mentally regardless of your fitness or expeirence level. We have a variety of instructors who work with students at various levels and on various nights. This will give you an opportunity to gain from different teaching styles.
What to Bring
Students should expect a thorough workout and come prepared for it, in appropriate clothing, with water and any additional snacks or supportive gear they might prefer or need for their comfort. Tight fitting gloves are recommended but not required.
Who can participate?
Adult class participants range in age from minors (aged 14 to 18 with parental consent) to fifty + year olds. We also offer Youth Classes for ages 8 - 14. Classes include men and women from all backgrounds.
Equipment
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Gloves are recomended when handling the swords, and a mask is worn for all full speed drills. Sometimes a light baton is used as a sword substitute for students who are unused to the weight of the weapons, while they are building the muscles to control a blade. Blades used in the classes are unsharpened, and have a blunt tip. For free-fighting additional protective gear is required, and this is only available once students have been awarded their first rank cord.
Instruction Techniques and Open Time
Students can ask for clarification on anything during a class and the instructors are available for questions outside the classes as well. There is an hour of open time at the end of a class where students are welcome to spar and drill.