Practice together
How a family class goes
Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, an adult and a child train in the same class. Here is the hour.
- 01
Step 1: Bow in together
The whole class lines up, adults and children, and bows in as one group. Belt color decides the order in the line, not age.
- 02
Step 2: Warm up as one group
Stretching, stances and a short game. Adults get the same warm-up as the children, a little slower on the games.
- 03
Step 3: Drill with a partner
Pairs work on pads and stances. A parent can partner with their own child or switch with another family, and the instructor sets who works with whom by size.
- 04
Step 4: Bow out and talk
The last five minutes are for questions. Families who want to stay and watch the next class can use the bench.
On the mat
One drill, more than one way to do it
Every drill in a family class has more than one version: standing or seated, slow or quick, on a pad or in the air. The instructor shows the choices, and each person picks the one that fits their day. Tell the front desk if you would like to know what a class involves before you come.
Questions
What families ask about practicing together
Who can come to a family class?
Any child 6 or older with a parent, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle or another adult they live with or know well. Adults can come on their own too.
Do I need to be fit or flexible?
No. The warm-up is gentle, and each person moves at their own pace. Drills have an easier version and a harder one.
What do we wear?
A plain t-shirt and loose pants for the first class. We have uniforms to borrow that day. Shoes stay off the mat.
Will my child be paired with a stranger?
Only if you both want that. Families can partner with each other, and the instructor chooses pairs by size.
Come to a class together
Pick the Wednesday or Saturday class, or call the front desk and we'll help you choose.