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Student
- Freedom to train anywhere
- Keep track of technique and progress
- Feedback for parents
Can't successfully train in & out of dojo?
Frustrated about lack of progress?
Shouldn't there be a way to train and get feedback anywhere and anytime?
Say hello to karate wearable
We understand your pain
Karate training that lead nowhere is frustrating.
As Karate parents, we created and patented this technology with our son, Shotokan black belt.
How this wearable works
When student puts on the wearables during practice, their moves are displayed and compared to their Sensei's technique. Immediately, they can see how well their punches and kicks match with Sensei on any screen: TV, cell phone, monitor. Karateka can practice anywhere and anytime, in addition to karate classes, and it's like having your Sensei right there with you.
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It's simple
Ask your Sensei to schedule appointment
Set up student account and wearables
Our promise to you
- Set up process is easy and we will help the whole way
- Beta testing is free and for a limited time (just 2 weeks)
- Personal wearables discounted upon purchase for participation
What you get
- Set of 4 sensors with 2 wrist and 2 ankle bands
- Free support
You get all this, plus the confidence your karate technique is improving when you start using KikSense wearables today!
Sensei
- Instant student feedback
- Keep students interested
- Group analytics
Can't keep students interested?
Don't see excitement in students?
Shouldn't there be a way to keep all students interested and improving?
Say hello to karate wearable
How this wearable works
As a Sensei, you put on wearables to record your techniques during set up. When your student puts on wearables during practice, their moves are displayed and compared to your preset moves. Immediately, student can see how well their punches and kicks compare with yours on any screen: TV, cell phone, monitor. Karateka can practice anywhere and anytime, in addition to karate classes, and you can see how well they are doing.
It's simple
Schedule appointment
Record Sensei technique
Set up Sensei account and wearables
Use wearables for 2 weeks
See improvement
Our promise to you
- Set up process is easy and we will help the whole way
- Beta testing is free and for a limited time (2 weeks)
- Dojo can make a promotional video with wearables
What you get
- Set of 4 sensors with 2 wrist and 2 ankle bands
- Free support
You get all this, plus the confidence your students are engaged and improving while using KikSense wearables!
Frequently asked questions
What kind of wearable is it?
It is a system of 4 sensors that you put on your wrists and ankles during training. They can be worn underneath karate gear.
Do KikSense wearables need WiFi?
Yes, wearables need WiFi. But, if there is no internet connection during your training, the feedback is saved for you to view later.
What feedback will I get from wearables?
Wearables compare student's technique to sensei's and display the results on any screen. They also track progress and where the student stands compared to fellow karatekas.
What if my Sensei doesn't want to use technology?
You can still use KikSense wearables. Preset library of techniques is available for you to use. You can track your progress as long as you wear the sensors in training.
How do I know my kicks and punches are done right?
When you put on wearables and begin training, KikSense compares your kicks and punches to the ones that your Sensei saved earlier. The results are displayed on the screen of your choice: TV, laptop, cell phone. You can instantly see, if your move matched with Sensei.
KikSense story
Our son Daniel has been a karateka since he was almost 7 years old. He has 1st degree black belt (Shodan) in Shotokan karate. Through the years, we have seen bored students, overwhelmed coaches, and lack of results.
Hard to believe, but a 12 year old had an epiphany. Daniel came home one evening from karate class and said that he wants to create something that makes karate training fun. Something that will help students advance. Something that will help coaches teach.
As any parent would have done, I dropped everything and began researching :-). No, seriously, the idea intrigued us. We saw the need for technology in karate. There is nothing in existence that would solve boredom, stress, and human error in karate. With Daniel as our ring leader, KikSense was born.
Since then, we patented KikSense wearables. We have been working on KikSense's n-th prototype. And, we are now in Beta testing.
Our advisers
Osvaldo Buccafusca, Ph.D.
Dr. Buccafusca has over 20 year experience in high tech R&D and manufacturing. He led multifunctional teams within profit and non-profit organizations and now provides technical and strategic advice based on that experience. He served as chairman of the Northern Colorado section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and is currently an Innosphere SAGE advisor and a grant reviewer for the Office of Economic Development and International Trade in the State of Colorado.
Osvaldo is also an inventor with a number of patents and trade secrets under his belt. He founded Basement Zero LLC, an R&D and consulting company, to support and promote innovation in Northern Colorado.
Doug Johnson
Doug’s advising skills are built upon a diverse background in technology, management, and entrepreneurship. BSEE and MBA degrees enabled a corporate career that started in semiconductors, transitioned to instrumentation, then computer hardware. Each change was accompanied by increasing responsibility that ultimately lead to Vice President and General Manager of an internet based software business. Functional experience was gained in operations, research and development, marketing, plus M&A. Doug’s most lasting contributions were in strategic marketing, customer needs, and product definition.
In addition to the entrepreneurship of the internet software business, Doug cofounded a chemical instrumentation company and successfully negotiated a sale to a fortune 500 buyer. He also started two non-profits both of which continue to thrive some 17 and 12 years later Doug serves on the Board of Directors of one other Fort Collins Company. He is the managing partner for five real-estate investment partnerships, served as the President of the Village Company at Winter Park between 2005 and 2015, and served as President of the Zephyr Mountain Lodge Association between 2015 and 2019. Doug has been associated with the Innosphere since 2006.