🥋 Lesson 1: The Story and Values of Bushido

WALT: We Are Learning To explain how martial arts can teach values, respect and responsibility.

Bushido is a Japanese word often translated as “the way of the warrior”. It describes values such as respect, courage, honesty, self-control and loyalty. Karate is a martial art that developed in Okinawa and Japan. Karate students practise discipline, fitness and safe movement.

Think like a social scientist: Values can influence how people behave in groups. Give one example of a value that helps your class work well together.

🔢 Lesson 2: Karate Language, Belts and Progress

WALT: We Are Learning To recognise Japanese karate words and describe how people show progress in a community.

Many karate clubs use Japanese words during training. Counting from one to ten is commonly practised as follows: ichi, ni, san, shi, go, roku, shichi, hachi, kyuu, juu. Clubs may use slightly different pronunciations or terms, so follow your instructor’s guide.

🧭 Lesson 3: Safe Practice and My Karate Journey

WALT: We Are Learning To describe safe practice and set a personal goal using evidence from our learning.

My goal: This week I will practise ______________________________ because ________________________________________________.

Support for diverse learners

Students may answer by writing, drawing, speaking to an adult or using labelled key words. Provide a word bank: respect, courage, honesty, self-control, safety, practice, instructor, goal. Students who need an extra challenge can compare two values or research how their own dojo’s belt system is organised.