◆ Learn from a world champion karate competitor or one of her trusted instructors
◆ Practice the fundamentals of Kuyu-kai karate
◆ Learn how to spar with a partner
◆ Take part in a commemorative group photo

Please note: this is a shared program. To book this as a private experience, we charge an extra 10,000 per group. Please contact us if you would like to attend a private program.

 

The martial art of karate emerged in the 14th century in the southern islands of Japan now known as Okinawa.
The islands were heavily influenced by Chinese trade, and karate borrowed a fusion of techniques from both China and the indigenous martial arts. It emerged as a form of self-defence for the native Okinawans under the rule of the Satsuma Domain from the mainland.
The term "karate" even roughly translates to "empty hand," which references the fact that they were not alowed to bear arms. Perhaps due to this unique past, unlike other Japanese martial arts like judo and aikido, it is considered a "hard" martial art due to its attack-based, rather than defensive, methods.

Today, karate is the most popular martial art in the world, practiced by over 100 million people and around 192 countries. In 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics Games, karate will be competed as an Olympic sport for the first time.

In this program, you will practice the famous martial art under the guidance of a world champion karate master* (or one of her trusted instructors). As part of this, you will learn the fundamental forms (kata) of Kuyu-kai karate and then practice your new moves against a partner in a sparring exercise.

*Takahashi Yuko, was a member of the All-Japan national karate team from 2002-2008. She is an active member of the Japan Karate Association, one of the most influential karate groups in the world, and has won a number of competitions including: the World Championships in 2006 and the All-Japan Karate Championship in 2012.

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◆ Program Contents ◆
1. Change into karate uniform*
　Guests who wish to wear a karate uniform, change into them.
2. Seiza sitting and bowing ceremony (opening)
　Guests learn how to sit in seiza and bow to begin the karate session.?
3. Karate fundamentals practice (still)
　Guests practice karate fundamentals, such as how to strike, defend and attack, and how to hold their fist. These actions are done standing still in place.
4. Karate fundamentals practice (moving)
　Guests practice karate fundamentals, such as how to strike, defend and attack. These actions are done while moving.
5. Kumite (sparring) practice
　Guests practice karate fundamentals against a partner.
6. Seiza sitting and bowing ceremony (closing)
　Repeat of opening ceremony.
7. Photoshoot
　Guests will take part in a group photoshoot.
8. Change clothes*
　End of program. Guests wearing karate uniform change back into their civilian clothes.

*Please note the karate uniform is an extra 6,000. Please mention if you would like to purchase the kit at checkout.

If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation rates and remittance charges will be charged.
(1) 3-14 days prior to the program date: 20 % of the program fee
(2) 2 days before the program date: 50 % of the program fee
(3) 1 day before the program date: 100 % of the program fee