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OUR PHILOSOPHY

  • To encourage discipline, respect and high self-esteem 
  • To provide the best customer service possible.
  • To make each student feel like the only student.
  • To promote well being of mind, body and spirit
  • To make each student feel the pride of accomplisihement

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'I AM”


"I am a martial artist." I see through different eyes.

I see a bigger picture when others see grey skies.

Though many can't conceive it, I stand...facing the wind.

My bravery, not from fighting, but from my strength within.

I am a martial artist. I'll walk the extra mile.

Not because I have to, but because it's worth my while.

I know that I am different, when I stand on a crowded street.

I know the fullness of winning, I've tasted the cup of defeat.

I am a martial artist. They say I walk with ease.

Though trained for bodily harm, my intentions are for peace.

The world may come and go, but a different path I'll choose.


A path I will not stray from, no matter, win or lose
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                                                                    -Karen Eden

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT OUR ONE HOUR KARATE SCHOOL REGIMEN IS A TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING PROGRAM. 

WE FOLLOW TRADITIONAL KARATE ETIQUITTE WHICH INCLUDES CLASS OPENING BOW-IN AND KARATE OATH RECITATION. 

THE PHYSICAL CLASS STARTS WITH A 10 MINUTE STRETCHING SESSION TO LOOSEN MUSCLES AND TO PREVENT INJURY LEADING IN TO A 10 MINUTE CARDIO/EXERCISE ROUTINE.   WE THEN PROCEED TO KARATE INSTRUCTION. 

IN OUR SCHOOL, YOU WILL LEARN SELF-DEFENSE, KATA, SPARRING, SAFETY AND PRECAUTION, BASICS, HISTORY AND TRADITION.

WE EXPECT DISCIPLINE, RESPECT, AND HONOR.

OUR GOAL IS TO TEACH A STUDENT TO WALK AWAY BUT TO DEFEND IF NECESSARY.  WE ENCOURAGE PROPER BEHAVIOR AT HOME AND SCHOOL.  WE REWARD GOOD GRADES. 

WE THE SENSI’S ARE DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS THAT WILL WORK HARD TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.  WE WILL ALWAYS TREAT YOU WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. WE PASS NO HARSH JUDGEMENT ON ABILITY. 

IN OUR DOJO, BE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL FIND KINDNESS, HUMILITY, LAUGHTER, STRENGTH, GENTLENESS AND PRIDE.
  

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KARATE OATH

 I COME TO YOU WITH ONLY KARATE, EMPTY HANDS. 

I HAVE NO WEAPONS,  

BUT SHOULD I BE FORCED TO DEFEND MYSELF, MY PRINCIPLES, OR MY HONOR,

SHOULD IT BE A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH, RIGHT OR WRONG,

THAN HERE ARE MY WEAPONS, KARATE EMPTY HANDS.


"KARATE NI SENTE NASHI"

"THERE IS NO FIRST ATTACK IN KARATE"