While traditional in its methods, Koei-Kan Karate-Do is nonetheless a versatile and effective fighting discipline. Course instruction, conducted and supervised by yudansha (black-belts), begins at the white-belt level up through the black-belt ranks. The Koei-Kan curriculum is broad and varied. Central is the necessity of proper conditioning. Conditioning class develops strength and endurance, as students repeatedly execute basic techniques and combinations. Conditioning and proper execution are further developed through the practice of kata, the traditional forms signifying an imaginary battle. Practicing kata is a basic principle of Koei-Kan, as it connects the system to its roots in Okinawa and Japan, and unifies the many Koei-Kan dojo throughout the system. Finally, students further develop their skills by means of kumite, contact sparring of various sorts that permits direct application of fighting methods. The entire course-study of Koei-Kan Karate-Do encompasses the following:

•  Kata: traditional combat "forms", a foundational principle of Koei-Kan, essential in developing strong technique