YOUTH CLASSES

Our youth classes typically range from 6-13 years old, but can vary from student to student. In the Youth Belt Program, students can earn a 2nd kyu youth-level brown belt, progressing half-way through our regular Teen/Adult Belt curriculum.  Youth belts display a white stripe running through the center of the belt.  Youth students will spend more time building a solid foundation of basic skills in this program, which will give them a headstart when they transition into the adult program. This also gives our youth students an opportunity to test more regularly and rank up more quickly than trying to have them adhere to our adult curriculum.  This gives our youngest students a better sense of achievement and confidence.

At the point when a Youth member demonstrates a level of maturity, control and skill suitable for regular Teen/Adult classes, youth students can test into the Adult Belt program at the level commensurate with their skill. An instructor may invite a student to join a more advanced belt class or a class of a higher age group to provide a greater challenge if the student demonstrates a high level of aptitude and commitment.