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A Normal Class

Setting expectations is important. At Ocean's Edge, we want to make sure you know what to expect from a typical class. While there will be exceptions to the below, a structured approach helps set the expectation for each student. As students advance, weapons will be introduced (primarily the bow staff, sai, and boken, with familiarity work with nunchaku).

Class starts on time
Bow to begin
- Teens and Adults will add beginning meditation
Warm Up - 10 minutes or less
- While physical fitness is extremely important, you show up to primarily learn martial arts, not how to do push-ups
- Intermediate Kids and above will begin to lead Warm-Ups on a rotating basis
  - Instructor supervision will always be present
  - This instills confidence in the student and provides practice for future instruction of other students
- For kids, the warm-ups may include "silly" exercises to promote body movement and engagement; such as log rolls, duck walks, bear crawls, etc.
Quick water/bio break
Basics
- Punches
- Kicks
- Strikes/Blocks
- Bag Work
Focus on one of the three pillars:
- Exercises and/or Kata
- Self Defense/Waza
- Sparring/Kumite
End Meditation for Teens and Adults
Class end

DOJO ETIQUETTE

Be respectful to your instructors and fellow students (bad behavior will not be tolerated)
Arrive on time
Wear proper attire; gi should be presentable
- If you don't yet have a gi, proper exercise pants and a t-shirt is appropriate
No shoes on the dojo floor
Bow when entering/leaving the dojo
Bow when stepping on and off the dojo mats
Handle all weapons and equipment with care
If class is in session, politely request permission to join the class
- If warm-ups are in session, hop into the back of the class

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