OUR CLASSES
Enjoy Practical Karate in the following ways:
ONE ON ONEThe most effective and authentic way to learn Ashihara Karate.
Instruction is personalized to individual ability, where every minute is dedicated to learning the Art in high detail. |
SMALL GROUPFocused, distraction-free practice in a small-group.
If you prefer not to be part of a large-group setting and have detailed instruction in a conducive environment, this is the class for you. |
LARGE GROUPMake new friends, get in shape and enjoy Practical Karate!
General group classes are structured and easy to follow, making it an excellent way to discover Ashihara Karate. |
Practical Karate through Ashihara Karate
At Lionheart Academy (LHA), we share Ashihara Karate to our participants through a lesson format called Practical Karate.
Practical Karate is a uniquely designed program at LHA where we enjoy Karate by focusing on reality-based self-defence, functional fitness, and overall personal development, as opposed to sports competition or performing arts.
At Lionheart Academy (LHA), we share Ashihara Karate to our participants through a lesson format called Practical Karate.
Practical Karate is a uniquely designed program at LHA where we enjoy Karate by focusing on reality-based self-defence, functional fitness, and overall personal development, as opposed to sports competition or performing arts.
Progress Phase by Phase
With us, enjoying karate follows the philosophy of 'challenge by choice'.
No unrealistic expectations, no competition to see who's the best.
You decide, what you'd like to achieve.
From the basics, to more advanced techniques, formal Ashihara Karate study is a phase by phase process, with each focusing on a specific syllabus set:
With us, enjoying karate follows the philosophy of 'challenge by choice'.
No unrealistic expectations, no competition to see who's the best.
You decide, what you'd like to achieve.
From the basics, to more advanced techniques, formal Ashihara Karate study is a phase by phase process, with each focusing on a specific syllabus set:
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ELEMENTARY
Begin your journey in martial arts without the fear of injury and embarassment. Focus on acquiring the basics on Ashihara Karate in a safe, fun and coorperative learning environment. No sparring is involved in this level. For Beginning participants holding belt grades of White, Orange and Blue |
INTERMEDIATE
Discover the limitless possibilities of the Sabaki Method by expanding on the basics. Apply relational concepts of timing, distancing and positioning through focus-driven sparring exercises. Sparring is introduced at this level. For Continuing participants, holding belt grades of Yellow and Green |
ADVANCED
Express your finely-honed skills and unleash your potential as a 'sabaki artist'. Dive deeper into the Ashihara concepts for combat and self-defence, while you improve through teaching. Further syllabus introduced here. For Advanced participants holding belt grades of Brown and Black |
This system of learning was adopted to allow for:
> Smoother Transition
Progressive learning centered around building strong basics allows for easier pick-up of the advanced syllabuses later
> Lesser Injuries
Building strong fundamentals minimizes the chance of serious injury from reckless practices, thus allowing for greater continuity in training
> Greater Motivation
Dividing a long and arduous learning journey into small easy-to-manage phases, encourages participants to strive for small achievements, while moving towards bigger goals.
> Smoother Transition
Progressive learning centered around building strong basics allows for easier pick-up of the advanced syllabuses later
> Lesser Injuries
Building strong fundamentals minimizes the chance of serious injury from reckless practices, thus allowing for greater continuity in training
> Greater Motivation
Dividing a long and arduous learning journey into small easy-to-manage phases, encourages participants to strive for small achievements, while moving towards bigger goals.
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What's a Class Like?
A class typically starts with a ritual of bowing and a brief meditation session. This is followed by a warming-up routine, which is guided for the Elementary program and self-performed in the Intermediate and Advanced programs. A drill on basic techniques follows, to revise the basics- postures, striking, controlling techniques and footwork. The class then progresses to reviewing the 'lesson of the day', or revising a lesson that was previously covered. Practice concludes with a physical conditioning routine, before finally closing the class with a ritual of bowing and brief meditation. |
In general, an Ashihara Karate class is a dynamic one, consisting of a unique blend of calisthenics (e.g. drills and functional exercises), supplemented with training equipment (e.g. striking pads) and partner-based routines.
The class atmosphere is often lighthearted, as instructors strive to drive improvement through having fun, with safety and Japanese martial arts etiquette at its core.
The class atmosphere is often lighthearted, as instructors strive to drive improvement through having fun, with safety and Japanese martial arts etiquette at its core.