Before your first class
The questions people ask before they walk in, answered plainly. Written from what people actually search for, not from what a website usually says.
What age can a child start karate?
At ISKF Calgary children can start karate from age six. Past that, the birthday matters less than you think, and here is what to look for.
What you need for a first karate class
All you need for your first karate class is comfortable clothes and a bottle of water. Here is what to wear, what to bring, and how the $199 new student offer covers your uniform.
Shotokan, and how it differs from the other styles
Shotokan is the most widely practised style of karate. Long stances, direct technique, and a strong emphasis on form. How it compares to the others, plainly.
How long does a black belt take?
Four to six years of steady training is the usual answer for a first-degree black belt in Shotokan. What decides it is attendance, not talent.