KARATE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Traditional Martial Arts
Training in the tenets set forth by Gichin Funokoshi, founder and original master of Shotokan Karate
Self-Defense Programs
Practice practical and effective Shotokan techniques, incorporating certain Aikido and Judo elements, and learn ways to prevent becoming a victim and navigate dangerous situations. Advanced karateka practice grappling techniques such as clinching, takedowns, throws, sprawling, submission holds, escapes, controlling techniques, turnovers and reversals (sweeps).
Weapons Training
Training in the use of various blunt weapons, such as nunchacku and bō
Private and Group Lessons
Individual and group study and training available
Benefits of Karate
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Karate is the best fitness program for adults, which will improve conditioning and fitness. It is a high-aerobic workout that uses every muscle group in the body. The benefits include muscular and aerobic fitness, increased perceptual awareness, body alignment balance, stress management, and empowerment.
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Why Train in Shotokan Karate
Shotokan Karate is a traditional martial art. This means that improvement in character and mental discipline is as important as physical skill, if not more so. Karate is meant to be accessible to adults, teens, children, and those without great athletic ability. Students are encouraged to progress at their own pace. The recommendation is that beginners train at least two times per week.
Practitioners of the martial arts have long sustained there is no better or more effective martial art than Shotokan for self-defense. This is because the art offers total self-mastery, including spiritual, rather than simply a mechanical system of blocks, hand strikes and kicks. For additional background and information on this, refer to the article,“For Street Self-Defense, There is No Better Martial Art than Shotokan Karate”.
Karate is pediatrician recommended for children. Children with special needs, such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Hyperactivity Disorder), and other learning difficulties are often recommended to participate in martial arts because of the clear benefits in its structured training techniques. The benefits of karate training for its practitioners include developing self-confidence, respect for others, sportsmanship, and improved concentration.
Enrolling in a martial arts program is one of the best actions a parent can take to prevent bullying. It helps children on both sides of the bullying equation by building up confidence, reinforcing and providing a clear-cut and consistent structure of discipline, increasing respect while mastering self-control, and learning skills for self-defense only, never for offense.