McGregor Community Education

Martial Arts - 3rd Session These sessions are for students that have already earned their White Belt and/or Yellow Belt. YELLOW BELT Little Dragons - Ages 4-6 Little Dragons play a lot of games in martial arts classes so they can build gross and fine motor skills as they learn how to confidently navigate their world with great manners and respectfulness!. Productive communication, and emotional regulation are at the center of each game as our martial arts system helps little ones develop self-esteem through active learning of ninja skills using bags and equipment that is age appropriate. This is a great age to introduce martial arts as a sport that develops the mind, body, and spirit. In this class, you will be introduced to a basic level of understanding of footwork, offense, defense, and more. Tsuguko - Ages 7-9 Tsuguko level martial arts is for kids desiring to learn how to navigate life confidently and communicating! Because Martial Arts is a lifestyle that incorporates discipline, focus, manners, respect, productive communication, and emotional regulation, it is is a system that helps kids learn how to calm and de-escalate situations now and into adulthood. In this class, students will be introduced to a basic level of understanding of footwork, offense, defense, and more. Students will earn their yellow belt by the end of the class period, or white belt for new students. Hashira - Ages 10+ Tweens and teens are developing their sense of independence, and entering a new phase of communication needs and a positive process for de-escalating situations they meet in their day to day life. Discipline, focus, manners, respect, productive communication, and emotional regulation are the core values any person needs to navigate life successfully into adulthood. Through active self defense training using punches, kicks, throws, and more, students will have the ability to earn their next rank in this 5 week class. Additionally, martial arts is a sport that develops the mind, body, and spirit. In this class, you will be introduced to a basic level of understanding of footwork, offense, defense, and more. An award of a yellow will be provided at the end of this course. ORANGE BELT Little Dragons – Karate (8th Kyu) - Ages 4-6 The Orange Belt program builds on the foundational skills developed at White and Yellow Belt levels. Students increase their confidence, coordination, and focus while learning more advanced stances, strikes, blocks, and introductory combinations. At this level, students begin refining proper technique, balance, and control. Emphasis is placed on listening skills, respect for instructors and classmates, and developing perseverance through structured drills and basic partner work. Students will: Improve footwork transitions Learn intermediate striking techniques Practice basic strike combinations Develop self-discipline and goal-setting habits Character development remains central, with a strong focus on respect, responsibility, and positive attitude both inside and outside the dojo. Manuals will be provided and belts promoted at the end of the period. Tsuguko – Ages 7-9 The Orange Belt course at the tsuguko level challenges students to deepen their technical understanding and personal discipline. Training focuses on precision, speed, coordination, and controlled power. Students expand their knowledge of combinations, partner drills, and footwork performance while being introduced to controlled sparring concepts. Greater emphasis is placed on accountability, leadership, and self-control. Students will: Refine intermediate footwork and transitions Execute multi-step striking and blocking combinations Demonstrate improved striking performance with focus and intent Participate in structured partner drills and light sparring preparation Apply goal-setting and self-evaluation strategies This course encourages students to develop resilience, mental focus, and respect while understanding the responsibility that comes with advancing rank. Hashira – Ages 10+ The Orange Belt program at the Hashira level emphasizes technical precision, physical conditioning, and applied martial arts strategy. Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, discipline, and leadership within the dojo. Training incorporates advanced combinations, controlled sparring applications, situational self- defense concepts, and more. Students focus on biomechanics, timing, distancing, and controlled intensity. Students will: Demonstrate mastery of intermediate kihon (fundamentals) Execute complex combination drills with speed and accuracy Perform strikes with power, rhythm, and technical understanding Engage in controlled sparring emphasizing strategy and sportsmanship Exhibit leadership, accountability, and mentoring of lower ranks This course prepares students for higher belt advancement by reinforcing discipline, integrity, perseverance, and a strong martial arts mindset.