Karate

Curriculum

The art of Okinawan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo is taught in our adult karate program. A strong emphasis on: block, punch, kick, angling & avoiding footwork skills, as well as the practical jujitsu application to all technique combinations taught.

Our adult program incorporates the art of Okinawan Kobudo (Weaponry) as an added bonus. You will have the opportunity to learn the Bo, Tonfa and Nunchaku as part of your weaponry training.

All classes start with a yoga based stretch followed by a warm up routine consisting of calisthenic and plyometric exercises.From there, each class is a little different as we might emphasize kicking in one class, striking in another, formal exercises or we might kumite (fight) for a good part of class. During class we will push you aerobically and anaerobically, while encouraging Concentration and Focus despite the challenge.

Performance Categories

• Shuri-Ryu "Eight Performance Categories" of Instruction
• Ippons (Power and Form Techniques)
• Taezus (Speed and Flow Techniques)
• Kihons (Attack the Attack and Angling Techniques)
• Kata (Formal Exercises)
• Jiyu Undo (Free Exercise)
• Kata Kumite (Form Sparring)
• Kime Dachi Kumite (Focus Stance Sparring)
• Kumite (Close In and Distance Sparring)