When a shy student learns to get up in front of their class and perform their self-defense, they will have the confidence to get up in front of their school mates and give a speech.

When an out of shape student loses ten pounds and can touch their toes for the first time in years, their self-esteem rises.

When a bullied child feels that they can defend themselves if they have to, they no longer live in fear.

Does confidence miraculously appear when you put on a karate outfit?
No. Confidence and Self-esteem are developed through progressive training, reaching goals and positive reinforcement.

Stress Relief

Usually we associate stress with adults. In today's high pressure society, however, kids get stressed out too. Karate relieves stress through physical exercise. By kicking, punching and hitting the heavy bag, students blow off steam.

Karate also clears your mind through concentration. If you're thinking about the next self-defense move, you can't be thinking about your bad day at work or at school. Karate doesn't solve your problems but it clears your mind so you can handle your problems in a constructive manner.

While martial arts classes are serious, there is also room for having fun and making friends. Your dojo-mates are there to support you in a positive manner. Most people leave class with a smile on their faces.

Self-Defense Skills

Is your daughter going off to college?
Does your son have to deal with bullies or gangs?
Does your spouse work late?

There are many reasons to want to empower yourself with self-defense skills. We train all ages to deal with troublesome situations. Self-defense starts by recognizing danger and avoiding it. If things escalate to violence we teach you how to hit hard, hit fast and get away safely. You'll learn to fight standing up, on the ground, in tight spaces like a car, against weapons and multiple attackers. You'll learn striking, blocking, joint locks, throws, weapons and ground work.

We teach you how to deal with attackers according to your age and physical limitations. A bigger person may feel confident grappling with an attacker, where a smaller person might choose a strike or a pressure point to fight off an assailant. By the time you get your black belt we will have taught you how to handle most types of confrontations.

Fitness

Perform a self-defense move twenty times and you'll be giving your heart and lungs a great workout. Ten minutes hitting a heavy bag and your arms will be stronger. Karate stretching will give you the flexibility of yoga, but with a lot more kick. Karate gives you a well balanced conditioning program and unlike aerobics or running, is easy on the knees.

Too many sports need expensive ice surfaces or you have to wait until it snows or for a tee time. In many sports you're washed up and over the hill by the age of eighteen. Karate is one of the few sports you can pursue for a life-time. You can practice karate anywhere, on the beach or in your hotel room on the road. You can practice in your back yard or your basement at anytime and at any age.