What we offer

Traditional Martial Arts Training
MMA Training (with fighters with real experience)
Realistic and Practical Self-Defense
Weapons Training

General Knowledge

1. How do I choose a good school... ?
2. How often can I train... ?
3. How long does it take to become a black belt ... ?
4. If I've trained in another martial art, do I have to start over as a white belt ... ?
5. Will I be expected to compete in tournaments ... ?
6. What is Karate ... ?
7. What does Karate mean ... ?
8. Will Karate make my child more violent ... ?
9. Will I get hurt in Karate ... ?
10. Will martial arts help a child with ADHD ... ?
11. How do I get started ... ?

How do I choose a good school ... ?
Evaluate a martial arts school the same way you would evaluate any school you would take your child to, or would want to attend yourself.
Use good judgment and look for a school that is proficient at the fundamentals of customer service.
The bottom line is in the service and if you are having fun. Do you leave the school empowered and taken care of? If you go to a martial arts school and leave feeling better than when you arrived, you've found a good thing.


How often can I train ... ?
We offer beginner classes, white through black belt, four days a week. We encourage you to train as often as you can.


How long does it take to become a black belt ... ?
For students who are committed to their training, who train hard and train regularly, it typically takes two-and-a-half to three years to earn a black belt.

If I've trained in another martial art, do I have to start over as a white belt ... ?
No... Some skills will definitely be transferable and other skills will have to be picked up here. When you come in to the dojo we can evaluate you over the course of a few classes and rank you according to where you fit into our curriculum.

Will I be expected to compete in tournaments ... ?
No... While we've had many students compete (and excel) in state and national tournaments, we don't emphasize or require tournament competition. Tournament competition is only one part of Karate training. We want our students to improve their bodies and minds by experiencing the full spectrum of Karate, including traditional and modern techniques, exercise and stretching, (kata) forms practice (sequences of techniques that simulate combat), self defense, mental training and (kumite) sparring.

What is Karate ... ?
True Karate is this: "That in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice." --Gichin Funakoshi. Karate can also be described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety of techniques, including blocks, strikes, evasions, throws, and joint manipulations. Karate practice is divided into three aspects: Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), and Kumite (sparring).

What does Karate mean ... ?
The word Karate is a combination of two Japanese characters: (kara), meaning empty, and (te), meaning hand; thus, Karate means "empty hand." Adding the suffix (do), pronounced (doe), meaning "way" i.e., Karate-do, implies Karate as a total way of life that goes well beyond the self-defense applications. In traditional Karate-do, we always keep in mind that the true opponent is oneself. It is also interesting to note, that the original first character (kara) meant "China", so the original meaning of karate meant "China Hand", because it developed from the Chinese martial arts that were brought to Okinawa. When Master Funakoshi took karate to the mainland of Japan, he changed the character to "kara" - which is the character for "open", because he felt that too many mainland Japanese would be offended by the term "China Hand".

Will Karate make my child more violent ... ?
On the contrary! Children who have a positive outlet for their energy, and who participate in activities that boost their confidence and self esteem, have proven to be less violent and more easily able to resolve conflict without fighting.

Will I get hurt in Karate ... ?
While it is impossible to prevent all accidents in any activity, our training methods have been thoroughly researched and have the effect of making one less prone to injury. In addition, because respect, responsibility and discipline permeate the climate of our school, our instructors and students are very safety conscious.

How do I get started ... ?
You can get in touch with us by email, or phone through our contact page. You can also stop by our school and sit in on a couple of classes to see what we are all about.