The basics are critical for building a strong foundation in your techniques. It is like having a strong foundation on a house. If you have a weak foundation when a storm comes your house falls over just as when you get into a situation when you have to use your skills that you were trained in everything falls apart and you end up being hurt or worse.

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Ippon Kumite

After a student has a fair knowledge of the basics and knows how to put combinations together through kata the student then learns the one step sparring techniques (ippon kumite). This is done empty handed as well as with weapons later on. This utilizes one student attacking while one student defends. This allows the student to feel and see how effective or ineffective their block and counter techniques are.

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Custom & Protocal

Within our style we are very concerned with how we continue to utilize the Customs that were handed down from Master to Master. The bows we do at the beginning and end of class, the way we hold our glasses when we toast (Kampai) our seniors, how we show respect towards our seniors as well as our juniors and the other customs that we continue to entertain within our system.

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Finding a School

Today throughout the world there are many legitimate martial arts school but unfortunately there are even more illegitimate schools.

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Kobudo Basics
As with empty hand basics kobudo basics play a key role in your developement. It builds strength, endurance and coordination.



We utilize these techniques as a continual part of our training.

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Kobudo Kata
After the Kobudo Basics are taught one must learn how to put the techniques together in combinations.



The way that this is done is through the practice of kata.

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Shurijo Castle Park
The original Shurijo Castle is believed to have been constructed between the 13th and 14th centuries by King Satto of Urasoe Castle. After expanding the grounds, King Sho Hashi later consolidated the power base of the Ryukyu Kingdom at Shuri.



Located 1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa Japan.

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Terminology
If a karateka learns the Japanese karate terminology, they will be able to enter any karate dojo and have a better understanding about the culture and be able to adapt much quicker.



Understanding terminology gives you a better look into the history of the style.

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As a part of our training we have a standard set of warmup exercises to help build your overall physical fitness. These exercises are designed to develop speed, endurance, strength and flexibility.

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Physical Training

If we are feeling fit we have more confidence in our abilities, we have more energy to do the things we want to do in our training, work and at home, and we can live a healthier life.

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Flexibility

Because flexibility is so important we have created a complete section on stretching to help you in your goals. Understand using these techniques you should always consult a physician in any training that you do.

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Heat Injuries

It is very critical that everyone realizes there is a hidden danger out there. It is called heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat cramps. During this time we must take the time to increase our consumption of water. The most important thing to do is to take adequate water or other fluid replacement drinks with you and drink it continuously.

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