WSKF Perth
Grant Rollinson – Principal Instructor
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02Ages · 8 to 12
Juniors
Karate for ages 8 to 12. Juniors go further than the basics: more depth on skills and history, more partner work, and students asked to think a lot more about everything they do.
- Ages
- 8 to 12
- Comes after
- Little Tigers
- Leads to
- Teens at 13
01Who it is for
Ready for more than the basics
Juniors is for primary school-aged children from eight to twelve, with the personal attention each student needs.
- A
Moving up from Little Tigers
Juniors is the natural next step. The same syllabus continues, and classes go into more depth on the skills of Shotokan karate and its history.
- B
Starting fresh at eight or older
No earlier karate is needed. Children joining for the first time are welcome, including those who are a little timid to begin with.
02The Juniors pathway
Skills, then confidence, then progression
Skills
Stronger technical foundations. Overall body strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and agility, trained in more detail than in Little Tigers.
Confidence
Focus, attitude and listening. Juniors learn to be open-minded, aware of others and their surroundings, and to lead as well as follow when it is asked of them.
Progression
Expectations rise with skill. There is usually a noticeable jump in ability at this age, and what is asked of each student grows with it, ready for Teens at thirteen.
03Training with others
Partner work, with control
Juniors put a much greater focus on working with others: listening, focusing and staying aware of a partner and of everyone around them.
Karate teaches students to move at speed without hurting the person in front of them. That control is how they learn to respect each other and themselves.
04Etiquette and leadership
Lead when it is your turn. Follow when it is not.
Juniors are taught smart thinking and common sense, and how to be a leader and a follower when each is needed.
Dojo etiquette, good manners and awareness of others are part of every class, alongside the karate itself.
05Parent questions
For parents
My child did not do Little Tigers. Can they start in Juniors?
Yes. Juniors welcomes children starting karate for the first time as well as those moving up from Little Tigers.
My child is shy. Will they cope?
Instructors give each student the personal attention they need, including children who are timid at first.
How is Juniors different from Little Tigers?
Juniors are asked to think a lot more about everything they do, and there is more partner work. The syllabus is the same one, taken further.
What happens at thirteen?
Students move up to Teens, on the same black belt syllabus.
What does it cost?
The club will talk you through fees for your family when you enquire.
06Enquire
Find a Juniors class
Tell us your area and the club will confirm a suitable class for your child.
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9444 3737Find a Juniors class
Juniors · Ages 8 to 12