"APPROVAL REQUIRED" This is intermediate and advanced Shotokan Karate. Students must have prior instructor approval before being accepted into this class. Karate gis and approved sparring equipment are required. This class focuses on more advanced techniques and higher level katas (forms). In this course, introduction to tournament sparring and competition criteria, skills and rules will also be covered. Competition is recommended but not required as it is a crucial method for testing and improving karate skills. All advanced students will be asked to join the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) to help promote our Riverside program and it also covers insurance for competing at certain tournaments. Students can opt to testing for new rank at the end of the quarter. Sign up online or at the SRC front counter.