Our programs are for everyone, regardless of size, age, or gender. Anyone can practice these arts, they are activities you can enjoy and advance in for the rest of your life. We give individual attention to each student, helping them move towards their goals.
The Dojo provides the opportunity for character and health improvement. Once you enter The Dojo you can leave everything else behind. You can concentrate and enjoy our programs.
| Name |
Description |
| Adult Karate |
Karate, literally translated as 'empty hand', is one of the oldest and most effective means of fighting known to man and is considered to be the ultimate in unarmed self-defense. Instruction includes stretching, basic techniques (ex.,stances, punches, kicks, blocks), forms, sparring, and self-defense. Students train at their own pace and only participate in sparring to
the extent they feel comfortable doing so. |
| Little Samurai |
Ages 4 – 7 yrs. — Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade
Class focuses on teaching SOCIAL skills through basic martial arts techniques. During a 50-minute class, children gain motor-skill development and a sense of confidence within our playful and positive class format. This is the prep class for the Young Warriors. Formal Belt Tests are conducted. |
| Young Warriors |
The Junior Black Belt Program — Shito-ryu Karate
Ages 8-15 yrs. – 2nd Grade and Up
Students learn leadership skills and martial arts technique as tools for physical and mental discipline. Students graduate through 9 belt ranks as they earn their way to junior black belt (Red Belt) in Shito-ryu Karate. Formal Belt Tests are conducted. |
| The Red Belt Club |
By Invitation Only
Halfway through the Young Warrior program, students are invited into the Red Belt Club. Attendance requirement is 1 regular class, and one Red Belt Club class per week. Unlimited classes and quarterly workshops are included in tuition. Red Belt Club members earn special recognition and rewards by participating in charitable acts within the community. |
| Masters Class |
Red Belts Only
Ages 11-15 yrs.
With unlimited classes and workshops, students continue training with Master Fumio Demura and Sensei Doug Corlew toward 2nd degree red belt. Students may also enroll in the Mixed Martial Arts Class to experience a variety of styles. |
Kendo
(Japanese Swordsmanship) |
Kendo is the Japanese martial art of fencing with bamboo swords. Kendo, the 'way of the sword', is the most respected form of modern Budo in Japan, and has perhaps the closest links to many aspects of the classical martial tradition. Although it may be broadly categorized as the ritualized, sportive version of Japanese fencing, Kendo is neither a viable combat art nor is it a pure sport. |
| MMA/ Jujitsu |
Hiraido Jujitsu means 'The Art of the Open Way'. It is a mixed martial art composed of submission grappling, throws and takedowns, and kickboxing techniques. Hiraido Jujitsu maintains the traditional martial arts values that teach us that the main reason one practices any martial art is to improve one's character. Therefore, anyone seeking to acquire these skills must come to train diligently, humbly, and always with care for the safety of one's partners. |
Kobudo
(Okinawan Weapons) |
Ryukyu Kobudo is the weapon art of Okinawa, employing different weapons, some make-shift and some real, for self defense or self protection. Ryukyu Kobudo, along with Karate-do, had been taught side by side for centuries until shortly after the turn of the last century. These weapons, in the hands of a good practitioner are awesome and can be used very effectively for self defense. |
Iaido
(Japanese Swordsmanship) |
Iaido, approximately 'the way of mental presence and immediate reaction', is a Japanese martial art associated with smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. Modern day iaido exponents typically use a blunted metal practice sword (iaito) for practice, especially among beginners, while many advanced practitioners use a sharpened sword (shinken). |
