Kodokan Boston has been practicing in the Boston area since 1990. In that time, we have developed a strong dojo with a good atmosphere. Membership in our dojo is by invitation only.

We offer introductory classes for $35.00. They take place during the first part of our regular training. If you are interested in an introductory class, would like to observe a class, or just want to learn more about our group and the arts we practice, please feel free to email us.

beginner's classes | class times | directions

Training schedule for Summer 2008:

Mondays: 6pm - 8pm at Danahey Park - Cambridge, MA

Wednesdays: 7:30pm - 9:30pm at Together in Motion - Arlington, MA

Directions:

Danahey Park is located behind the Fresh Pond Mall where Route 2 enters Cambridge. There are two parking lots, one on Field Street past the Sozio appliance store and one on Sherman Street, near Jose's Mexican Restaurant. Click here for a map of the park location.

Together in Motion is at the intersection of Route 16 and Broadway, about a 1/4 mile from where Mass Ave crosses 16, on the Arlington side. There is plenty of parking there and it is a short bus ride from the Davis or Alewife T stations. Click here for their website.

Class Descriptions:

We offer Introductory Classes that are designed to show a beginning student some of what we do, and how we practice. They let a beginner get a better sense of us and our dojo. After the beginner’s class, a new student can then join the dojo, and become a member of Kodokan Boston, with a head start on the training we do.

The beginner’s course consists of 3 classes, each 30 minutes long. They cover the basics of our movement, and give the student a start on the fundamentals of Goju Ryu Karate.

The first class introduces our basic stances, and body positions:

Kiotsuke
Yoi
Kihon dachi
Seiken
Moriote kamae

The second class introduces some of our basic hand techniques and stepping:

Jodan, chudan, Gedan tsuki
Jodan, gedan uke
Aruki waza

The third class introduces more hand techniques, and our basic kick, as well as moving with the techniques:

Chudan uke
Mae geri
Stepping basics

Once these classes are complete, the student is ready to start learning our first kata, and the rest of our fundamental training.