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Parent & Child Karate — Takahama
Founding partnerVerifiedExperienceAdults welcome
- Ages
- 5–12 years
- Languages
- Japanese
- Day
- Sat
- Time
- 16:00 – 17:00
- Where
- Mihama, Chiba
- Group size
- Up to 4
- Parent
- Stay to watch (free), or join in (¥2,000)
About
A parent-and-child karate class held in the gymnasium of Takahama No. 1 Elementary School, led by instructor Masayuki Kawashima. Blending traditional Wadō-ryū and Shōtōkan styles, a child and a parent train together for about an hour — courtesy, focus, and strong basics in a friendly group. A parent can watch from the side, or step onto the floor and train alongside their child. Held Saturdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Beginners and visiting families are warmly welcome — no uniform needed.
What happens
Schedule
- 16:00Arrive and bow inShoes off at the entrance, bags to the side, onto the floor barefoot. Come already in easy-to-move clothes — no uniform needed. The class opens with a standing bow together.
- 16:05EtiquetteHow to bow, how to step on and off the floor, how to greet the instructor. This is where karate actually begins.
- 16:15Standing basicsStance, guard, punch and block, standing on the spot. Nobody is touched.
- 16:30Moving basicsThe same techniques while stepping up and down the floor, in line with the regular students.
- 16:45One-step prearranged sparringOne agreed attack, one agreed block, with a partner at a set distance. Nothing is free-form and there is no free sparring.
- 16:55Line up and bow outThe class lines up and finishes together, the same way it began.
What to bring
- Easy-to-move clothes
- A drink
Karate is practiced barefoot — no shoes or uniform needed. Ordinary sportswear is fine.
Cancellation
Free to cancel until 24 hours before, no refund after.
Getting there
Address
Takahama No.1 Elementary School Gymnasium, 1-4-1 Takahama, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba