Ohio Budōkan offers instruction in Nippon Karate-dō Genwakai for children, ages 8 years and older. The purpose of the children's karate class is to develop the whole child with instruction centered on development of the four key areas: physical, mental, social, and emotional. The instruction is dedicated to character development rather than competition. Children are taught and evaluated based on their own individual progression and taught the traditional qualities of self-respect, self-discipline, self-motivation, respect for others, respect for authority, initiative, and achievement. Classes are structured to promote these qualities in a safe and secure environment.

Classes will begin with stretching and strengthening exercises prior to a period in which basic techniques are reinforced. Groups are then formed by rank and instructors focus on improving established techniques and teaching new techniques or prearranged sets of movements. Genwakai Karate is a style that can be mastered by the average student within a relatively short period of time depending on attendance, ability, and effort.

Class Times
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 am

Pricing
There are no contracts, and the first class is free.

1 Class per week
Class dues are $60/mo. This fee will also grant your child access to special events held throughout the year. Payments are made on a monthly basis, due the first week of each month. There is a one time registration fee which includes the first month of class, a uniform, and an informational packet. The registration price is $80, after that the monthly pricing is as noted above.

2 Classes per week
Class dues are $70/mo, if more than one person from the same household is practicing twice a week dues for each member will be $60/mo. This fee will also grant your child access to special events held throughout the year. Payments are made on a monthly basis, due the first week of each month. There is a one time registration fee which includes the first month of class, a uniform, and an informational packet.  The registration price is $80, after that the monthly pricing is as noted above.

Contact
The GenwaKIDS class is led by licensed instructors each with 20+ years of experience. Please feel free to contact us via Facebook or Instagram. You may also stop in during any of our scheduled classes.

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