Classes At Way Of The Crane Martial Arts

Character

Sincerity

Effort

Etiquette

Self Control

These are the five maxims of Way of the Crane and are emphasized in every class. We feel it would be very difficult to find another school as unique and committed as Way of the Crane to your understanding and enjoyment of the Martial Arts.

Instruction is very personalized, especially when a student is just starting out. In a normal class there will usually be between two and six senior students assisting Sensei Murphy in teaching the class, with an average class size of between eight and fifteen students.

Every class starts the same way with the students lining up and demonstrating respect to the teachers and a short breathing exercise. The class moves right into a warm up that everyone finds challenging and fun.

Each class has a focus on the main areas of instruction:

Basics: These are the foundation for everything a student will learn, and the first thing each student must focus on. Students learn the basic stances, as well as how to block, punch and kick. Everything a student learns will be taught with proper body mechanics and positioning so that each movement is as safe and effective as possible. Each belt level builds upon the basics learned at the previous level.
Drills: In drills students work together to learn to put the basics into a framework that helps to build skills and move them forward. As students advance, the drills take on a different aspect, becoming more and more refined.
Kata: As a choreographed pattern of Martial Arts movements, Kata is an invaluable tool for teaching combination of movements and application. At each level, students work on new Kata and work on refining what they’ve already learned until they truly make each Kata their own.
Self Defense: A student first learns some very basic ways to defend themselves. They are taught what works and what doesn’t in a real world situation and why. As the student advances, the techniques they learn are refined and expanded, eventually becoming more free form. At the higher belt levels, students learn how to defend against multiple attackers, clubs, knives and even the use of firearms.
Sparing: At Way of the Crane, sparing is very different. Emphasis is placed on safety and cooperation. Sparing is not about a "point" system, but instead it is about a non-stop continuum that is challenging, cooperative and incredibly fun.

Classes are always challenging and fun. If you would like to see what Way of the Crane is like and how you can benefit from a quality Martial Arts education, just give the Dojo a call and schedule your free class to see for yourself.

Would you like more information? Click here or call Sensei Melanie Murphy at (303) 442-7559 right away.