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Teens

Ages 12 and up
Saturday from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Taught by Sensei Goossens and Sensei Sullivan

We welcome teens of all genders, fitness levels, and experience to our teen class, which offers the chance to study a martial art in an atmosphere that’s rigorous, encouraging, and fun — not to mention that it’s the type of extra-curricular that looks great on a college application!

Karate is ideal for students age 12 and up who want to practice a physical discipline in a supportive community but who aren’t looking for a team sport. Karate helps cultivate technical discipline, self-defense, and fitness.

Our style is rooted in Okinawan martial arts, and we pass on those values and customs as part of practice, with a stress on courtesy and respect of fellow classmates as well as senior instructors.

We also emphasize mental focus and calm, and many teens apply the practices from classes to help them deal with the stresses and anxieties of daily life.

As students master techniques, they become eligible for rank promotion, including the junior black belt (for folks under 16) and full black belt (for ages 16 and up).

Classes are taught by an instructor and assistant instructor.

Some teens join the class after spending time in the kids’ class, while others come directly into teen class — we will work with your family to determine what works best for you.

Teen classes are $70/month.
Upon registration, you will also need to purchase a gi for $40.

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier. All EBT, WIC, and Health Connector cardholders receive 50% off membership fees as well as gi (uniform) purchases.

We encourage you to call 413-222-1059 or email us to arrange a time to observe a class and see if karate is a good fit for your teen.

Registration

If you're ready to sign up your teen, please fill out the forms below. We ask that you come a few minutes early to your first class to be fitted for a gi and make your first payment. We accept cash, check, or Venmo.

Northampton Karate llc WAIVER

I represent that I am in good physical condition and that I have no physical disability, impairment or ailment preventing me from participating in a course of instruction in karate or other self-defense or any other dangerous sport or activity.  In any event, I agree to provide medical documentation at the request of Northampton Karate llc from my health care provider that I am in good physical condition and that I have no disability, impairment or other ailment preventing me from participating in the course of instruction in which I am enrolled.

I recognize that karate and other forms of self defense are inherently dangerous sports and activities and there is a risk I may suffer physical injuries from involvement in this sport.  Under all circumstances, I expressly agree to participate in the course of instruction provided at Northampton Karate llc and to use the Northampton Karate llc’s facilities at my own risk; and agree to hold Northampton Karate llc, its agents, employees and instructors harmless from any and all claims arising from any potential injuries, harm, and such course of instruction and use of facilities.  I expressly acknowledge that I have received an explanation of the risks of injury and physical demands of karate, self defense and other forms of vigorous activity and knowingly, voluntarily and willingly agree to assume them.

I agree to abide by and obey all rules and regulations established by Northampton Karate llc, its agents, employees and instructors, whether written or communicated orally, including but not limited to behaving so as not to disturb, annoy or endanger others.  I agree to wear an athletic cup at all times as well as any protective equipment when requested to do so while undertaking karate or other forms of self defense.  Northampton Karate llc reserves the right to revoke my membership privileges for any infraction or violation of the rules or regulations or other violation of the terms of this waiver.  Upon such revocation, no part of the membership fee will be refunded, and Northampton Karate LLC will require me to pay any unpaid balance immediately.

I will not bring any valuables to the Northampton Karate LLC facilities, as Northampton Karate LLC will not be liable for the disappearance, loss, theft or damage to my personal property.

If any part of this waiver is unenforceable, the remaining parts shall continue in full force and effect pursuant to the General Laws of Massachusetts.