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Curriculum
We teach age appropriate self protection through out all of our regular classes. For more details, please see our classes.
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We also dedicate at least 2 classes a year purely as refresher self protection sessions for all of our students which helps to keep everyone’s skills and knowledge up to date. We believe that it is just as important to practice the soft skills as well as the physical ones.
Holistic Safety
Our approach bridges the gap between feeling safe and being prepared. We cover everything from situational awareness to high-percentage physical techniques effective under stress.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Move up to secondary school classes
Our move up to secondary school classes are especially popular. Each summer we invite all of our current year 6 students to our cadet class for two specific self-protection sessions to prepare them for their move to secondary school.
Week 1: Foundations
We talk to them about awareness, the difference between social and predatory violence, verbal de-escalation, boundary setting and so much more!
Week 2: Scenarios
In the second week we set up our dojo as a school and work with them to navigate particular problem areas and scenarios that they may come across at secondary school (that have already been identified by our older students). We practise the soft skills learnt in the previous week and also incorporate some physical skills.
Friendships & Mentorship
During these classes, where possible we try to pair our year 6 students up them with an older student from the school that they will be moving up to. This often starts a friendship that will continue out of the dojo, meaning that they already have an older friend to look out for them on the school bus and show them around their new school etc!
Women's Self-Protection Workshops
In an unpredictable world, confidence is the greatest asset you can provide. Kuroten Practical Karate partners with businesses, fitness centres, and local councils to deliver professional, high-impact self-protection training.
Tailored For Your Organisation
For your business
Invest in Employee Well-being.
Show a genuine commitment to "Duty of Care". Our workshops build resilience, boost employee confidence during commutes, and serve as a unique team-building experience that prioritises personal safety.
For Gyms & Studios
Add Value to Your Membership.
Offer a high-demand "Special Event" or "Masterclass" that goes beyond a standard workout. It's an excellent way to attract new members, engage your current community, and provide life-saving skills.
For Councils & Groups
Building Safer Neighbourhoods.
Empower local residents through subsidised or community-funded programs. These workshops foster a sense of security and solidarity among local women, making the community a more confident place to live.
The 4-Hour Curriculum
Our 4-hour intensive course is designed to bridge the gap between "feeling safe" and "being prepared", providing participants with the tools to navigate the world with awareness and physical security.
1
Soft Skills & Awareness
The first half of the course will be conducted as a mix of presentation, informal chat, and verbal partner exercises, allowing the participants to learn and practice self-protection soft skills that they can use within their daily lives.
2
Self Defence
The second half transitions to physical skills. These are not complex "martial arts moves", but rather building confidence in simple high-percentage actions designed to be effective under stress.
Duration
4 Hours (or split)
Group Size
Flexible (4-20 ideal)
Equipment
Specialised Gear Provided
Suitability
No Experience Required