THE SCHOOL / 24 SLATE COURT
The next thing
to work on.
That’s what a student should leave class knowing. We keep the explanation clear and leave time to practice it.
Inside a class.
We begin with a short warm-up, work through basic movements, then practice a form or a partner drill. The last few minutes are for reviewing the day’s work.
Beginners learn the starting movements with the instructor before joining longer sequences. We explain partner work before it begins; the first class is a chance to see how the room works.
BELT PROGRESSION, PLAINLY
A belt marks
material learned.
Everyone begins at white belt. The color-belt order is white, yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, then black.
At each stage, the instructor looks at your basic techniques, your form and the partner work for that level. When those are ready, we arrange a belt check during class.
There is no fixed number of months to the next belt. Practicing regularly gives us more chances to work on the material; attendance alone does not award a belt. Color-belt checks are included in tuition.
24 Slate Court
Maple Crossing
The ground-floor entrance faces the courtyard. Shoes and bags stay on the benches by the door.
Office hours
Monday–Thursday, 4:30–8:30pm
Saturday, 9am–noon
Friday &
Sunday, closed
The December 4 teen make-up class is an exception to Friday hours. Class times are listed separately on the schedule.
Start at white belt. Start with one class.
Tell us who is coming and which day works.