Karate (literally translated as “empty hand”) is a traditional Okinawan striking art.  Emphasis is placed on punching, kicking, and blocking/evasion techniques.  Over the course of training, students will learn 21 traditional open-hand kata (forms), and will practice ippon kumite (a controlled self defense drill), as well as non-choreographed sparring.  Classes generally consist of warm-ups/calisthenics, various drills, kata, and either sparring or self defense drills.

Kobudo (literally translated as “ancient martial art”) is a traditional Okinawan weapons art.  Over the course of training, students will learn to use 12 different primary weapons, all of which are derived from authentic Okinawan farming and fishing tools.  The first year of study is devoted to learning the roku-shaku bo (six-foot staff).  Classes generally consist of a brief warm-up, after which the class is broken up into rank groups in order to work on varying curriculum.  Primary weapons include bo, sai, tonqua, nunchaku, eku, nunti, tekko, kuwa, kama, sansetsu kon, tinbei & rochin, and suruchin.

Ju Jitsu (literally translated as “the science of softness”) is a traditional Japanese throwing and grappling art.  It is the predecessor of modern judo and aikido.  This program focuses on throwing, joint and bone locking, choking, controls, and self defense against armed and unarmed attackers.  Classes generally consist of a brief warm-up, followed by break-falls, rolls, body movement drills, and rank curriculum.  Emphasis will also be put on pressure points and energy manipulation.