Okinawan Karate is not about sport, feeling good, or self esteem. It is about effective, combat proven technique designed to allow you to protect yourself in real life situations. In the 1920s these Okinawan martial arts were first exported from Okinawa to the rest of the world. Today you see karate in every country around the globe. However, with such popularity, many today practice and teach a very remote and limited copy of the original Okinawan arts. Our Instructor - John Holwager, Kyoshi.

Ananda Martial Arts and Fitness. More Korean Martial Arts I. More Korean Martial Arts II. The Five Realms of Life. Welcome to Master John W. The primary arts taught are Taekwondo. AMAFA teaches safety through a variety of self-defense workshops and classes.

Exploring the world of classical karate and related arts. Interview with Master Hirokazu Kanazawa. Is one of the creators of the. An excellent weekly short video into one aspect of karate practice. Interviewed back in Episode 9 of the the podcast. In my case, I feel an.

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TO SEEK WHAT THE MASTERS SOUGHT NOT TO BECOME WHAT THEY WERE. Monday, November 9, 2009. Sunday, November 8, 2009. Understands how to turn speed into power. Uses sweeps reaps and throws. Deadly close in with elbows and knees and head buts. Understands importance of center line and other superior blocking systems. Knows how to use stance as a weapon.

Although our roots are classical, our outlook is contemporary. We place great emphasis on de-escalation, breakaway, escape and evasion techniques. We also incorporate many two man drills and plenty of pad work through our wealth of knowledge and experience. We believe there is more to martial arts than just punching and kicking, and offer not only this but a journey of personal growth. Every journey begins with a single step. Simply come down to one of our classes or contact us.