Available Karate Programs and Classes

Martial arts have fascinated the world for millennia. They have been used to defend entire countries and to provide entertainment for millions. Regardless of the style and purpose, all martial arts share one thing in common: the development of the individual. Martial arts study builds physical components such as strenght, speed, and balance. It also builds intrapersonal components such as self-esteem, discipline, and self-confidence.

Our karate instructor specializes in and teaches the style known as Shudo-Kan Karate (brief description below).

	Tuesdays			Fridays
6:30p 7:00p	White Belts Yellow/Orange Belts		6-6:45p 7-7:45p 8-8:45p	White Belts Intermediate Advanced/Adult

L'il Dragons - Ages 4-7. Mondays @ 6:30pm (Begins August 25). Class is geared toward the younger, beginner karate student. Students will learn the basicss of karate while having fun in a nurturing atmostphere.

"Shudokan, literally the hall for the study of the [karate] way, is a school of karate developed by Kanken Toyama (1888 - 1966). Characteristics of Shudokan karate include large circular motions with an emphasis on covering and its own unique kata.

Shudokan karate today is essentially a compound system, including Kobudo ("ancient art," referring to the specialized weapons practice of traditional Okinawan karate) and Shorin-Ryu (also known as Itosu-ha). Many other principles from other styles have found their way into Shudokan as it was Toyama's wish that Shudokan not stagnate, that it should grow in efficiency and flourish.

Shudokan teaches a series of unique kata that represent light, quick motions and a variety of power sources. These kata are secret to Shudokan practitioners and are not taught to outsiders. One must obtain the rank of Sankyu (brown-belt, three belts away from black-belt) in most schools before they are permitted to learn these kata."