Classes and Training: Learn Shotokan katas, kihon, kumite, and Self-Defense
Class times:
Beginner Classes for Ages 8 and up
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm
Instructors: Sempai (senior level students who are qualified assistant instructors) approved by Sensei Hanlon
Class description: The beginner class teaches katas, kihon(basic blocks and punches), stances, controlled sparring drills, and self defense. Classes are designed for new students and lower ranking belts to establish a strong foundation in shotokan. New students click here
Intermediate/Advanced Classes
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:10pm to 8:30pm
Instructors: Sensei Hanlon or qualified Sempai in his absence
Description: This class is taught primarily by Sensei Hanlon and is focused on more intermediate to advanced training concepts. Lower ranks can attend this class with Sensei's approval.
Dan Preparation Class
When: Mondays from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Instructors: Sensei Hanlon or qualified Sempai in his absence
Class description: This class is taught primarily by Sensei Hanlon and is focused on advanced training concepts for Dan level students and those who are preparing to take a Dan level examination. Lower ranks can attend this class with Sensei’s approval.
* On Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm we have open training at the dojo. It is a good time to get individual instruction from Sempai and/or self-train what you have learned during the week at formal class.
Class Fees
1st month is free, so join us and see if this is the style you're looking for. We DO NOT require a contract for training with us and payment is on a monthly basis.
| Club Dues | Monthly | 6 Months | 1 Year |
| Beginner class: white belt to 7th Kyu/Orange | $30 | - | - |
| Beginner/Intermediate class child/student 7th kyu and beyond | $40 | $216 | $432 |
| Beginner/Intermediate class Adults 7th kyu and beyond | $45 | $243 | $486 |
| Family | $65 | $351 | $702 |
* Fees subject to change
** There are other fees for attending seminars, examination fees, and becoming a member of the AAKF.
Training:
The goal of our karate classes is to present to potential long-term students the basics of traditional Shotokan karate, including its techniques, the attitude and characteristics of this style, and the protocol and etiquette inherent to it.
We strive to provide an understanding of the tradition and the benefits that are derived from its practice. We realize that martial arts are not for everyone, or that Shotokan is not the style that every student wants to follow. We offer individuals the opportunity to discover for themselves if they want to pursue training in Shotokan, and an excellent avenue for those who do.
The Bend Karate Club is part of large national and international organizations that are recognized throughout the region and country. This not only gives us access to world-class teachers and instruction, but also insures purity and consistency of the traditional style here in Bend.