Training for Every Level
From your first class at age four to advanced competition preparation, every Shidokan program is designed to develop real skill and genuine character.
Cubs
Their First Step on the Path
Schedule
Tuesday 5:15–5:45 PM | Saturday 10:15–10:45 AM
The Cubs program is designed specifically for our youngest students. Through age-appropriate games, movement exercises, and beginner karate fundamentals, Cubs develop coordination, focus, and the ability to follow structured instruction. Every class reinforces listening skills and builds the confidence that will serve them throughout their martial arts journey.
Curriculum Includes
- Basic stances and movement
- Counting in Japanese
- Simple blocking and striking drills
- Dojo etiquette and bowing
- Fun coordination games
Pre-Lion
Building the Foundation
Schedule
Monday / Wednesday 5:00–5:45 PM | Saturday 10:45–11:30 AM
Pre-Lion bridges the gap between Cubs and the full youth curriculum. Students learn proper karate technique, begin progressing through the belt system, and develop the self-discipline required for more advanced training. Classes are structured, high-energy, and fun — while holding students to a genuine standard of performance.
Curriculum Includes
- Traditional kata (forms)
- Punching, kicking, and blocking combinations
- Partner drills and light contact sparring
- Basic self-defense scenarios
- Mental discipline and focus
Lion
Where Champions Are Made
Schedule
Tuesday / Thursday 6:00–7:00 PM | Saturday 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
The Lion program is our full youth curriculum. Students train in classical karate, Muay Thai striking, and basic grappling as they advance through the belt system toward black belt. This program demands real commitment — and delivers real results. Many of our national champions began in the Lion program.
Curriculum Includes
- Full Shidokan curriculum: karate, Muay Thai, grappling
- Kata and bunkai (applications)
- Controlled full-contact sparring
- Competition preparation
- Physical conditioning and strength
Adult
Real Training. Real Results.
Schedule
Monday / Wednesday / Friday 7:00–8:30 PM | Saturday 9:00–10:30 AM
No pads, no participation trophies — just rigorous, honest martial arts training. The Adult program is open to all fitness levels but demands a warrior mindset. Students train the complete Shidokan system and are expected to participate in controlled sparring as they progress. This is the real thing.
Curriculum Includes
- Full-contact karate fundamentals
- Muay Thai striking: punches, kicks, knees, elbows
- Grappling: takedowns, clinch, ground work
- Competition preparation (optional)
- Advanced conditioning and recovery
Kata
The Living Textbook of Karate
Schedule
Friday 6:00–7:00 PM
Kata is the preserved encyclopedia of karate technique — a sequence of movements encoding strikes, blocks, throws, and joint locks in a form that can be practiced alone. In this dedicated class, students study kata in depth: the movements, their applications (bunkai), and the principles behind them. A critical complement to sparring training.
Curriculum Includes
- Traditional Shidokan and Kyokushin kata
- Bunkai — practical applications of each kata
- Breathing, visualization, and kiai
- Competition kata preparation
- Advanced forms for senior students
Demo Team
Representing Shidokan at the Highest Level
Schedule
Sunday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Additional sessions as required
The Demo Team is an elite group selected from our most dedicated students to represent the dojo at public events, competitions, and exhibitions. Members perform synchronized kata, breaking demonstrations, and technical showcases that display the full depth of the Shidokan system. Membership is by instructor invitation and requires a minimum rank.
Curriculum Includes
- Advanced synchronized kata performance
- Breaking techniques
- Choreographed demonstration sequences
- Public speaking and stage presence
- National-level competition representation
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