Karate for Youth/Beginners

Karate for Beginners classes take place on Tuesday nights from 6:35 to 7:35 pm in the gym of the Clarkston Community Education Building.  These classes are for students ages 6 years and older up to the rank of 9th Gup (Yellow Belt).  They focus on building self-confidence, self-control and self-defense skills.  Students will learn blocks, strikes and kicks for self-defense as well as the traditional history of Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do and the value of confidence, respect and determination.  Parents or guardians who would like to train together with their child may also participate in this class.  Registration is available through Clarkston Community Education.

Karate for Advanced Students

Advanced Karate classes take place on Tuesday nights from 7:40 to 8:45 pm in the gym of the Clarkston Community Education Building.  These classes are for students ranking 8th Gup (Purple Belt) and above as well as teen and adult beginners.  Classes focus on flexibility, coordination and balance as well as traditional Tang Soo Do and self-defense.  Registration is available through Clarkston Community Education.

Karate for Kids: Little Ninjas

Karate for Kids: Little Ninjas classes take place on Tuesday nights from 6:00 to 6:30 pm in the gym of the Clarkston Community Education Building. These classes are specially designed for younger students age 4 and 5 years old. The classes focus on the development of coordination skills, self-control and physical fitness by using exercises, games and group activities. Registration is available through Clarkston Community Education.

Champions Workshop Classes

Champions Workshop classes take place on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:45 pm in the cafeteria of the Lake Orion CERC Building.  The classes focus on the techniques and forms taught during the Tuesday night classes as well as giving students extra practice on self-defense, sparring and board breaking.  Classes run for 10 weeks during the Fall (September-December) and Spring (January-May) sessions.  Students wanting to register for the Champions Workshop classes must be registered for the regular Tuesday night classes.  Any questions can be directed to Mr. Koehler, Mr. Haverty or to our email at KarateAMAA@gmail.com.