Training

This dojo maintains a strong presence in the Community by teaching classes on Child Abduction Awareness and Prevention at the local Elementary School. We also give seminars on Rape Prevention Awareness and Self Defense. Both of these programs are given Free to the community. If you wish to have one conducted for your organization please stop by our school and we can arrange one for you or you can email Shihan Craig Hodgkins below.

Our School is dedicated to developing quality students in both physical and mental abilities. The students are taught certain portions of the class in Japanese. The following areas we teach:

  • Basic Karate
  • Okinawan Weapons:
    • Bo
    • Sai
    • Kama
    • Tonfa
    • Nunchaku
    • Kai (Oar)
    • Nitan Bo (Kali)
  • History of our Style
  • History of the Okinawan Weapons
  • Custom, Courtesy and Etiquette
  • Traditional Empty Hand Kata (Forms)
  • Sports Empty Hand Kata (Forms)
  • Traditional Weapons Kata
  • Sports Weapons Kata
  • Ippon Kumite (One Step Fighting)
  • Street Defenses & Fighting Techniques
  • Kumite (Free Fighting)
  • Tournament Fighting
  • Tuite (pressure points and joint manipulation)
  • Knife Defenses
  • Falling, Throws and Take Downs
  • Ground Fighting Techniques
  • Child Abduction Prevention
  • Rape Awareness Prevention and Self Defense