Traditional Karate-Do

Improve your self-confidence, self-discipline, and physical conditioning as you train in karate, the art of the empty hand. Each class features strengthening and stretching exercises, basic drills, forms (kata), and practical, situational self-defense techniques. In addition to the physical techniques of karate, you will learn about martial arts etiquette and philosophy: each class begins with a brief period of seated meditation (zazen) to clear the mind and prepare for training.

Beginning students and individuals with martial arts experience are equally welcome. Please contact us to find out more information about our classes and schedule, or to make arrangements for a FREE introductory lesson.

About Karate Training

In a safe and fun non-contact environment, we'll take you all the way to Black Belt and beyond! As a beginning student, you'll learn the basic karate stances, blocks, kicks, and punches. During your first few weeks of training, you'll also learn basic Japanese terminology and the movements of the first form in preparation for the Yellow Belt examination.

As your skill level increases over time, there will be additional opportunities for testing and further advancement. Intermediate students will be taught sparring drills and more advanced forms, while advanced practitioners are introduced to traditional Okinawan weapons such as the bo, sai, and tonfa.

Karate training is both "martial" and "art" — it is a journey that can bring a sense of balance into your life. During your training, you'll learn valuable self-protection skills and discover a new vehicle for artistic self-expression. And along the way, you'll unlock the potential that lies within you.

Why You'll Love Our Classes:

When you train with us, you'll discover a safe, friendly learning atmosphere with other people just like you. Our classes relieve stress like a mini-vacation: when you're in class, your troubles and worries seem a million miles away. After all the sweat, you'll leave class feeling more energetic and ready to conquer the world!

Our challenging and rewarding classes will build your confidence and improve your fitness at the same time! The most important skills you will learn will be how to avoid confrontations, but should you ever have to protect yourself, we can make the difference. Everything we teach is reality based, and what we teach you could save your life.

The dojo is a great place to have fun, and the friends you make in the dojo can last a lifetime. To the serious practitioner, Karate-Do becomes a way of life, and over the years, your training partners can become a kind of extended family.

Karate Is Great for Kids, Too!

Martial arts are not like team sports because the emphasis is on developing the individual's self-esteem, not the team's winning record. When kids earn their belts it gives them a great sense of accomplishment that really improves the way they feel about themselves. We believe that self-confidence is one of the most important things we can give to children, and every class we teach includes confidence-building drills.

One of the things parents appreciate most about karate classes is the resulting improvement in their child's self-discipline. All our students know that karate begins and ends with respect. We enforce good rules of behavior in class, and we expect the same good behavior at home and in school.

Our karate program is a great way for kids to exercise and have fun at the same time. Our activities are a positive outlet for children's energy — they can safely channel their aggression while learning practical self-defense skills that will help keep them safe.