Welcome to your first incredible step! This foundational module is your launchpad to earning your first belt. We'll guide you through 10 crystal-clear lessons, breaking down every essential element. You'll master the respectful Karate Bow (Rei) and the alert Ready Position (Yoi) in just minutes. We'll then energize you with a comprehensive warm-up and stretch (8 mins), and even teach you the secret to forming a powerful Karate Fist (Seiken) (1 min). From there, you'll confidently learn your core defensive and offensive tools: the lightning-fast Straight Punch (5 mins), and the essential Upper, Outside, Inside, and Down Blocks (each in easy 2-3 min tutorials).

But the best part? You'll bring it all together in a dynamic 45-minute follow-along class, experiencing the structure and flow of a real karate session. Everything you learn here is precisely what you need for your first belt test, and we’ll even show you exactly how to submit your test video. You CAN do this – your first rank awaits!

Get ready to add dynamic movement to your growing arsenal! In this exciting second module, 

7 carefully crafted lessons will have you moving like a true karateka. You'll solidify your foundation by mastering the crucial Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi) (3.5 mins) and the unshakeable Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi) (1.5 mins). Then, the real fun begins as we guide you step-by-step through your first powerful stepping techniques: advancing with punches and blocks (6-9 min lessons each). And for a thrilling new skill, you’ll learn to deliver your first impactful Front Kick (Mae Geri) in a detailed 14-minute breakdown!

To ensure you feel confident and connected, this module culminates in an immersive 50-minute follow-along class, where you'll seamlessly integrate all the techniques from Modules 1 and 2. Feel your skills growing as you start to flow!

Feel the power surge as we truly move up a gear in Module 4! With 3 action-packed lessons, you’re about to unlock new levels of effectiveness. First, you’ll master your first dynamic combination: the impactful Front Kick flowing seamlessly into a powerful Stepping Punch (Oizuki) (7 mins). Then, get ready to discover the devastating close-range power of Enpi Uchi (Elbow Strikes)! We’ll break down four essential elbow techniques – Upper, Back, Round, and Side Elbows – in a detailed 11-minute tutorial that anyone can master.

Your confidence will soar as you join the invigorating 47-minute follow-along class, practicing everything from Modules 1 through 4. You'll be amazed at how far you've come and the techniques you now command!

This is a landmark moment in your karate journey! Module 5 is dedicated to teaching you your very first traditional Shotokan Kata (form): Taikyoku Shodan, also known as Kihon Kata. In an accessible 15-minute lesson, we’ll guide you through each movement and meaning of this foundational kata, a beautiful sequence that embodies the core principles of Shotokan karate. Learning kata is not just about movements; it's about discipline, focus, and tradition – and you’re ready for it!

To celebrate this milestone, the second lesson is an immersive 48-minute follow-along class. Here, you'll integrate Taikyoku Shodan with all the strikes, blocks, kicks, and combinations you’ve mastered from the previous four modules. Performing your first kata is an incredible feeling, and we'll ensure you do it with pride and precision!