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Typical martial arts training sessions usually lasts from one to two hours and consist of one or more of the following:

Warm-Up

Warm-up starts with jumping-jacks or running laps around in the dojang. It is important that the muscles are warm before stretching; otherwise, injury may occur. Once warmed up, students perform various stretching exercises to warm and prepare the muscles for class since flexibility is important for performing high, fast kicks. Warm-up stretching is not strenuous; heavy stretching will be performed at the end of class.

Techniques

Technique review consists of performing techniques taught in previous training sessions to increase proficiency and so the instructor may correct any problems. Then new techniques are taught and practiced.

Drills

Training drills are performed using hand targets or body shields. Drills may consist of repetitive kicks, punches, etc. to help create muscle memory so the techniques will become instinctive.

Patterns

Pattern review consists of performing previously learned patterns to increase proficiency and so the instructor may correct any problems. Then new patterns are taught and practiced.

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