MANY roads lead to the path, but basically there are only two:  reason and practice. ~ Bodhidarma

Main Karate Program

The mainstay of the martial arts program is a hard style Okinawan karate. The program also includes escapes, locks and the use of five different weapons. It is taught through the practice of short forms called ippons, taezu nara wazas and long forms called katas. In the course of reaching the goal of black belt they learn thirteen different katas. These are learned both with and without weapons.

Weapons

These classes are integrated into the main karate program. The students train with five different weapons - bo, tonfa, sai, kama, and nunchaku. They learn how to use the weapon as both a self-defense weapon as well as an offensive weapon. They learn the use of these through the practice of forms (katas). They will also develop a weapons form of their own with each weapon. 

Cane

A special program in the use of a walking cane is currently being taught to the members of the BLACK BELT CLUB. The cane has been around for centuries and is something that a person can carry with them almost anywhere. The techniques that have been developed by Master Mark Shuey of Cane Masters International provide the basis for instruction in the use of the cane in both a defensive and offensive manner.

Sparring (Kumite)

There are three different sparring classes conducted at the school. None of these classes are full contact sparring. Flag sparring is for junior students that are not ready to engage in sparring with sparring gear and limited contact. They learn how to avoid an opponent as well as how to gain a point by getting an opponents flag. Point Sparring is for those students that are ready for limited contact. They learn to use their martial arts techniques to earn a point through delivery of an appropriate technique to a vital area. Adult and black belt sparring is a much more demanding program where the students not only learn tournament sparring but street techniques as well.