Wausau Branch

Youth Karate

Ages 6-17

Modern Kempo Ju Jitsu Classes

Our Modern Kempo Ju Jitsu offers a positive and engaging environment where children can learn age-appropriate self-defense skills while staying active and having fun. Classes are thoughtfully structured to provide a safe, supportive setting that encourages both physical movement and healthy habits.

Through a disciplined and well-organized curriculum, students are rewarded for effort, focus, and skill development. Children progress at their own pace as they build coordination, self-control, and confidence.

Kempo Ju Jitsu also places a strong emphasis on respect—helping children learn to listen, follow instructions, work well with others, and show respect for their peers and instructors—skills that carry over into school and everyday life.

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Youth Karate Classes

New to Karate: Start in White Belt Class
AgeBelt LevelDayTimeLocation
Ages 6+White/YellowTuesday5-6 PMWausau
Ages 6+White/YellowThursday5-6 PMWausau
Ages 6+ Orange/PurpleTuesday5-6 PMWausau
Ages 6+ Orange/PurpleThursday5-6 PMWausau
Ages 6+Blue/GreenTuesday6-7 PMWausau
Ages 6+Blue/GreenThursday6-7 PMWausau
Specialty TrainingBrown +Tuesday6-7 PMWausau
Specialty TrainingBrown +Thursday6-7 PMWausau
Specialty TrainingBlack BeltTuesday7-8 PMWausau
Specialty TrainingBlack Belt Thursday7-8 PMWausau
Tournament PrepFormSaturday9-10 AMWausau
Tournament PrepSparringSaturday10-11 AMWausau

Classes Meet 1 Time Per Week
Students are encouraged to sign up for two days per week to earn higher belt levels. For class fees - check the registration link.

Class Location:
Program Gym | Wausau Branch

Each Session is 4 Weeks
1 Class Per Week

Youth Karate Registers Monthly

Rachel

Rachel Besch

Instructor

2024 WSKL
Division Champion in Musical Forms, Forms, Weapons Forms, Sword Sparring, & Point Fighting
2025
Division Champion in Musical Forms, Point Fighting, Sword Sparring, Traditional Forms, & Traditional Weapons2nd Place in Creative Weapons & Musical Weapons

Josh

Josh

Instructor

2023
Top 10 in Point Fighting
2024
Division Champion in Point Fighting
2nd Place in Sword Sparring
3rd Place in Musical Forms, Forms, & Weapons Forms