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After School KarateAfter School Karate ProgramProgram

Missouri Karate Association

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Missouri Karate AssociationMissouri Karate Association1709 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 [email protected] | 636.493.0286 | www.mokarate.com

Proposal

The Missouri Karate Association (MKA) is pleased to submit this proposal to {school} for an after school karate program. The MKA recently completed an ehour karate program at {school}. After a successful graduation of the students that completed our program it was requested by the parents and students that the MKA should offer routine class at a location where these students can attend on a regular basis. In order to satisfy the request of the students and parents we are proposing to partner with {school} and start an after school karate program. The program we envision will be held on campus and would be available to all students and teachers within the school. It will provide classes between the hours of 3:00pm to 6:00pm after school 1 to 2 days a week depending on what would work best at your school. Classes would be conducted in 45 minute sessions. This program would introduce the traditions and fundamental techniques of the Japanese art of Shotokan Karate. Through this traditional martial art students will learn the benefits of coordination, concentration, self-defense, fitness, discipline, confidence as well as some Japanese vocabulary.

The curriculum will be customized for {school}. While we have our own ideas of how to approach this, we recognize the importance of working through pilot programs to tune the instruction to the interests of the children and the desires of their parents. Thus we propose selecting a single test case site for the program. Here we will conduct a pilot curriculum that will focus on several key factors:

Foundation: understanding the history, purpose and principles of Shotokan karateCoordination: employ complex movements to challenge and develop the mind and bodySelf-defense: develop the confidence, discipline, attitude and skills to mitigate bullying

We propose to conduct the pilot program for one quarter. After this quarter we will schedule a meeting with {school} to discuss the success of the previous complete program and the future of new programs.

Following is information about The Missouri Karate Association and the benefits of Shotokan Karate:

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Founders and Principle Instructors

Barry Brian Darrell

The MKA’s principle instructors are the 2003, 2005, 2006, 2010 and 2011 US National kumite (sparring) champions. Starting at the age of 7, Barry Power (3rd degree black belt), Brian Power (2nd degree black belt), and Darrell Power (2nd degree black belt) have trained, competed and instructed in both Canada and the United States.

The Power brothers have claimed numerous titles throughout their training career. All three claimed multiple Gold medals in 2011 and were finalists representing the USA in the 2010 ITKF World championships in Brazil. The instructors routinely travel across the United States (and internationally) to gain knowledge from contemporary karate masters which they then incorporate into the curriculum.

Shotokan Karate

Shotokan karate is a traditional martial art which develops important skills useful in everyday life, developing both mental and physical capabilities. Shotokan karate trains the mind and body to maximize physical effectiveness controlled by a clear, focused spirit. It is appropriate for all men, women and children regardless of athletic ability.

Currently the MKA has two schools located in Chesterfield and St. Charles, Missouri. In these schools students have become more focused, disciplined, fit and athletic.

Self-defenseFitnessPostureBalance

ConcentrationAwarenessConfidenceDiscipline

AccomplishmentSelf-esteemCharacter

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Benefits of Shotokan Karate

Developing Mind with BodyChild development experts now recognize the correlation between movement and cognitive learning – especially complex, functional movement as in karate which emphasizes balance and coordination. Karate challenges the mind and body to gain skills analogous to perfecting a golf swing or techniques of dance. Shotokan karate complements physical conditioning with development of self-confidence, self-esteem, concentration, discipline and cooperation.

Balance and HarmonyKarate seeks to harmonize intention, breath and movement. One learns to achieve maximum power with minimum effort by focusing mental and physical energies in one direction.

Functional ConditioningOur program improves strength, flexibility, ability and increases stamina. The discipline teaches proper techniques for movement, strengthens back and abdomen muscles, stabilizes the spine and joints, improves posture and helps prevent back pain. A key is to ensure body joints are free and those movements are light and efficient. The result is a body that performs better in most any activity – not just karate.

Good for All AgesEach student applies the principles of karate to their body. Each student learns to listen to his/her body and adapt karate knowledge in a personal way. Every karateka (practitioner of karate) reflects karate according to individual body characteristics.

Longevity and Quality of LifeIn addition to regular exercise, karate stimulates both the mind and body. Research has also found that certain activities that stimulate the mind, like music and martial arts, also stimulate the growth of new brain cells even at an advanced age. It is a fact that most of the famous karate masters trained into their eighties and nineties – physical and mental vitality.

Self Defense Karate is based on technique rather than strength or size. Even a small person can learn to create great power; this is done with techniques reflecting a deep understanding of the body. Furthermore, timing and sharp reaction can be acquired with systematic training methods and are more important than innate athletic ability. In karate we do not simply counter the aggressor’s strength; we capitalize on it through strategy and technique.

However, Shotokan karate is not about fighting. The highest objective of Shotokan karate is to avoid physical confrontation. Students are taught to practice humility but with the confidence that comes from knowing they have the tools to defend themselves if necessary.

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This naturally leads to a discussion of bullying. It is our intent to embrace both the bullies and their targets with karate. MKA students, in general, have the self-esteem to not bully but rather serve as agents of civility. It is the way of Shotokan karate to avoid physical confrontation by leveraging the confidence, body language and discipline of our training. The approach is to defuse the situation, defend oneself against attack and, if required, deliver a single blow to end the situation and exit to avoid further violence.

MKA students learn the ancient philosophy of peace that is Shotokan Karate. They also learn techniques that give them the confidence (and demeanor) to calmly deal with bullying situations. Strong posture, direct eye contact, head held high, calm (stoic) expression, well-balanced body language, and especially a clear, confident and calm voice all provide subliminal clues to the would be bully. If pursued, MKA students are trained to maintain a barrier (their space) while avoiding and blocking aggression through shifting, footwork and other techniques. The objective is to ensure MKA students develop and appreciate the skills to protect themselves (and others) so that they have the confidence to defuse most situations with words, body language, demeanor and the tone of their voice.

Ideally, Shotokan karate seeks to prevent bullying before it occurs. A karateka (student of karate) will over time develop visible confidence. Serious students never reveal (brag) that they are karateka but give physical clues of confidence and strength. They have a much stronger understanding of their bodies, proper posture, efficiency of movement, balance, etc. They have trained with their fellow students practicing kumite (sparring) and are thus familiar with physical confrontation (and therefore understand it). Senior karate students (having experienced middle and high school) report that in many cases they (while in school) allowed a bullying experience to play itself out. They do this knowing full well that they are usually in control of the situation and thus do not suffer a bruised ego by being bullied. They know they could deal with the situation physically but choose to let it fade away. They tend to take the high road per their training and according to ancient traditions of the art.

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Example Karate Class

This is the structure of the first class.

Open Class for 10-15 Minutes:

Opening ceremony Warm up

Discussion Topics:

RESPECT : 1. Respect to Sensei/ Teacher2. Respect to each other3. Respect to self

POSTURE – This is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities. The instructor will challenge the students to practice good posture in school and at home. We will use the analogy of “head floating like a balloon” to give the students a mental picture of good posture.

FOCUS – Focus is the ability for a student to focus their attention to one point or topic. The instructors will continually remind the students to look into the eyes of an instructor/teacher/parent when they are talking.

Main Class for 20-25 Minutes:

Basics and counting in Japanese1. Yoii – Natural Stand: (teacher leads counting, followed by student)

Punching – Jodan – Chudan – Gedan Maii-Keri (front snap kick)

2. Yoii – Natural Stand Blocking – Age-Ukei (rising block) Age-Ukei + Giako-tzuki

3. Stance – Zenkutzu-DachiPrinciples: knee and toes in alignment hamstring engaged toes and heels giving pressure into the floor

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4. Exercise: From Yoii – step in to front stance – back to Yoii (by count) From Yoii – step in to front stance + Oiitzuki – back to Yoii (by count) From Yoii – step back – back to Yoii (by count) From Yoii – step + age-ukei (by count)

5. Hip Rotation – from stationary front stance Hands on the hips – side and front rotation Front stance stationary – Oiitzuki Jodan – Geiako-tzuki Chudan Front stance stationary – Age-Ukei + Geiako-tzuki Chudan (if students are ready for it)

Close Class for 20-25 Minutes:

5-7 minutes of cool down and stretching Hamstring + Quadriceps Latissimus + Triceps Adductors

Closing Ceremony and (optional) game.

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Choosing the MKA

The MKA, in general, provides a great training atmosphere with a lot of one on one attention.

In our standard curriculum, instructors of the MKA discuss and plan the development of each student. This individual attention helps each student develop to the maximum of their ability. Examinations and competitions are held regularly so that each student can have the opportunity to challenge themselves and to help progress to the next level in their training.

I want to thank you in advance for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you to expand on our proposed program. Please review this information package for complete details of our skills and qualifications. I would be happy to provide references upon request. I can be reached anytime at (636) 493-0286 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Barry PowerChief InstructorMissouri Karate Association

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