1. Basic Exercises- Fundamental punches, kicks, blocks and hand strikes
2. Basic Kicks- These two elements of Karate are usually done as a group activity in the beginning of each formal class, with Sensei or one of his assistants leading the class
3. Stretching and warming up exercises
4. Falling- The art of learning the proper techniques of protecting one's body when thrown or tripped
5. Throwing- Art of unbalancing someone and applying a throwing technique
6. Exercise Routines- Continuous sequence of basic exercises and kicks, the purpose of which is to prepare one for kata and kumite and also to develop the use of technique in different directions.
7. Kata- Pre arranged fighting forms
8. Kumite- Free style sparring or fighting. There is little to no contact made unless protective equipment is worn and there is black belt supervision
9. Sho-Bu Techniques- Pre-arranged defensive techniques practiced with one attacking and the other defending
10. Terminology and Philosophy