Programs at NGK
Our Programs
We offer programs and classes for families and individuals of all ages. Classes are divided into age divisions that allow every student an equal opportunity to succeed.
Introductory Lessons
An introductory lesson is the necessary first step in order to establish a communication rapport between the sensei and the student. The lesson is representative of an actual class and ensures the student will be able to engage fully in the class. You will leave the lesson with the spirit of NGK and cool swag - a Next Generation Karate T-shirt!
To schedule your introductory lesson, call us at (971) 281-4371 or email us at senseialex@nextgenerationkarate.com.
Private Lessons
We want our students to not only succeed, but also to excel. We offer programs that give students an individualized class, focused on the activities to make the student successful and explore areas of specific interest outside of our normal program classes.
Each enrolled student receives a complimentary private lesson each month in addition to their scheduled program classes.
Additional personalized instruction is also available for students through single private lessons or private lesson packages in addition to their normal program.
Class Levels
Generation X (ages 3.5 - 5)
Students in Generation Y receive colored belts with a white stripe.
As they progress through classes, students will...
- Develop and refine basic martial arts techniques and skills
- Practice foundational group skills of listening and focus
- Learn and comprehend the basics of discipline as a life skill
- Learn and demonstrate respect for others
- Be involved in an environment that strongly promotes self-respect and confidence
Generation Y (ages 5-8)
Students in Generation Y receive colored belts with a black stripe.
As they progress through classes, students will...
- Develop and refine basic martial arts techniques and skills as they are introduced to more advanced martial arts concepts
- Understand the importance of listening and engagement in a group setting
- Master focus during sustained activities
- Learn and apply discipline as a life skill
- Comprehend and demonstrate respect for others
- Be involved in an environment that strongly promotes self-respect and confidence
Generation Z (ages 8 and up)
Students in Generation Z receive colored belts that progress from Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels until they achieve their black belt.
As they progress through classes, students will...
- Work towards a mastery of martial arts techniques and skills
- Learn, develop, and understand leadership skills and an acute self-defense reaction
- Establish the creation of a strong body to support a strong mind while building self-confidence and the ability to self-direct
Each student in the Generation Z program starts in our beginning class, designed for white, yellow, and orange belts.
Upon completion of the first level, students graduate into our intermediate class, designed for blue, purple, and green belts.
The third level is our advanced class, designed for our brown, red, and black belts.
As students advance through these levels, we highly recommend that they attend lower level classes as needed to retain the skills in these classes.
Class Descriptions
Rotating Curriculum Focused Classes (Monday - Wednesday)
Each week the programs will focus on one of the core curriculum areas:
Kata - Teaches students traditional martial arts of Taekwondo and Shotokan karate that originated in Korea and Japan.
Weapons - A mix of traditional weapon and sport karate katas. Students are taught the correct use of weapons such as bo staffs, nunchucku, kamas, sai, and katanas.
Self Defense - Realistic and fast-paced techniques built on creating a reliable reaction to any self-defense situation.
Sparring (Thursday)
Allows students to evolve their training to a realistic level and practice with others using physical contact.
Martial Arts Tricking (Friday)
Starting with foundational gymnastics skills, students learn the basics and advance to high flying aerial kicks and flips commonly used in creative karate forms.
Curriculum Review (Saturday)
Students are provided with an additional opportunity each week to work on their curriculum in small groups as well as independent instruction. Practice makes permanent!