Our Tuesday and Saturday classes are all-ages. Classes are taught using traditional
methods and children quickly learn discipline and respect while fully participating in the entirety of each
class. All classes include regimented training in basics, learning and development of kata (forms),
calisthenics, stretching, self-defense, and kumite (fighting). Children learn the same curriculum as adults,
fully participate in class, and quickly learn and benefit from our values (discipline, respect, courtesy,
focus, and perseverance). For partner exercises, children pair with other children and adults pair with
other adults to ensure everyone gets a developmentally appropriate experience. Our teaching methodology is
unique in that it holds children to a high standard while creating an environment for all ages to thrive,
learn, and grow together.
Self-defense, Mindfulness, Wellness
Class Schedule
Tuesday 6p.m. to 7p.m. (Family, children and adults)
Thursday 7:15p.m. to 8:15p.m. (Young adults and adults)
Saturday 11a.m. to 12p.m. (Family, children and adults)
Why learn traditional Okinawan Karate?
Modern combat styles are tailored toward MMA as a sport while advertising
“realistic” experience and skills. This approach is dangerous. MMA is focused on joint locks,
torque, and stress on the joints and body that is not sustainable over the lifetime.
Furthermore, in a realistic scenario where you might need to defend yourself, landing on the
ground is immensely dangerous – particularly if you are facing multiple attackers or a single
attacker that is larger or stronger.
Traditional martial arts are different. Okinawan Karate is meant to be
practiced over the course of your lifetime. As your body ages, your skills and experience remain
relevant and what and how you practice can continue to evolve to promote healthy aging and
general wellness. Traditional martial arts are defensive in nature and you’ll learn both how to
avoid/deescalate conflict as well as how to properly respond to effectively protect yourself and
loved ones in those rare, unavoidable circumstances when it is necessary. There is no first
attack in karate.
