Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Karate-Themed Parties That Will Earn Parents A Black Belt

By Leigh Metopher


For children enrolled in martial arts in Encinitas, martial arts in San Marcos or martial arts in Carlsbad, this is a fun and exciting activity. In addition to their weekly classes, why not take their love of karate even further and plan a karate party for your child's birthday? We've compiled a few simple suggestions to make the party planning easier.

Because Karate is a martial art from Japan, specifically Okinawa, it might be fun to serve foods from Japan. While you might not get the kids excited about some types of sushi, they probably would enjoy a basic California roll or even a veggie roll. Provide a buffet with kebabs of teriyaki chicken and teriyaki beef as well as bowls filled with edamame and a platter of gyoza. Spring rolls or egg rolls, while not technically a Japanese treat, would be a yummy idea, too. For a fun treat, make sushi out of rice Krispy treats and candy.

Decorations could be in shades of white, black and red. You can hang red and black paper lanterns from the ceiling, and decorate the walls with banners using a stylish ninja font. Anything with ninjas and dragons will enhance the karate theme, so consider looking for decorations that feature these two items. When children arrive, present each guest with a white karate headband with their name written on it.

When it comes to games and activities, provide a few simple crafts such as a station where children make origami items, such as birds or ninja stars. If they make the stars, you also can create a game where children try to throw the stars and knock lightweight balls off of a tube. A chopstick relay also could be fun as children hold an item such as cotton ball or marshmallow with chopsticks and run from one side of the room and back without dropping it. These are just a few fun games that will help pass the time at your party.

For a truly easy party, simply book the event at the Team MAI karate school in Carlsbad. They will do all the set-up work as well as cleaning up after the party. The kids will be treated to a 90-minute event that includes a demonstration of karate, games and other activities as well as your treat time. In addition, they provide a free pass at the end of the party for each attendee so that they can enjoy a class at Team MAI. For parents searching for a Carlsbad martial arts school or Encinitas martial arts school, this can be a helpful way to get their child started with karate.

The instructors at this karate school in Carlsbad also provide lessons for teens and children as young as four. There are also several nighttime events during the year and fun summer camps. To give Team MAI a try, they even offer a free two-week trial so your child can see whether or not karate classes will be a good fit for them.




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