This class emphasizes traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate and Self Defense. Students will learn more than just how to defend themselves. They learn how to avoid a confrontation, to work hard, to work with others and self control. Students will build a more positive attitude, self esteem and respect for themselves and others. Karate increases motor skills, improves flexibility and helps to reduce injuries in other sports.

The basis for this class is traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate and Self Defense with an emphasis on the needs of women. Students will learn how to defend themselves, how to reduce the chances of being attacked and how to maximize their own strengths.

Private lessons are open for students 4 yrs old to adults. The foundation to these lessons is traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate and Self Defense tailored to the goals & ability of the individual student. Students will learn more than just how to defend themselves. They learn how to avoid a confrontation, discipline and self control.

Private lessons are open for groups of 2 to 6 students 4 yrs old to adults. The foundation to these lessons is traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate and Self Defense tailored to the goals & ability of the individual student. Students will learn more than just how to defend themselves. They learn how to avoid a confrontation, work as a team, discipline and self control.