SHORIN-RYU KARATE for KIDS

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Our deshi (students) learn all aspects of traditional
karate including a show
of respect for one another and the martial arts.

At the Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Kai Hombu in the Phoenix Valley of Arizona, the Kids Karate Class is quite different from other schools. We keep the class very limited in the number of students so we can focus on those students who are interested in learning karate. We do not accept kids until they are at least 8 years old, and they must have already demonstrated a desire to learn in our evening adult and family classes so they do not slow down the training of our kids. We teach them all of the katas that we teach adults, we teach them the applications of the katas, but eliminate most ukemi waza (throws), and we teach them all of the weapons (kobudo). But most importantly, we teach them the traditions of karate, respect for one another, and how to focus. Some of the more important Japanese words the children learn is oss and domo arigoto.

KARATE for CHILDREN at ARIZONA SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL KARATE in MESA

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THE ULTIMATE AIM OF KARATE LIES NOT IN VICTORY OR DEFEAT, BUT IN THE PERFECTION OF ITS PARTICPANTS - Gichin Funakoshi

Konnichi Wa!

At Arizona School of Traditional Karate, also known as the Hombu Dojo in Mesa-Gilbert, we teach 'TRADITIONAL' martial arts for adults, kids, & families. Come visit our school in the east valley at 60 W. Baseline Road.

Traditional arts are about the individual &amp their development. We believe it is important to focus on development of kids as a person to build their self-confidence. Thus the only competition in our dojo is with oneself. Kids and adults are judged by how they progress individually.

Putting on the obi at the Arizona School of traditional karate

When you & your child walk into the Hombu dojo (school of traditional arts), we will greet you as friends. Our Kids Class is restricted to a handful of students taught by Hall of Fame Grandmaster Hausel.

Being this class is restricted, you and your child are required to sign up for evening adult classes where both of you (or your entire family) will train together. When your child reaches a level of proficiency acceptable by the Grandmaster, your child will be invited to attend the Shorin-Ryu Kids Karate Class where he or she will learn karate and kobudo at no extra cost. The class is restricted to a very small number and scheduled on Wednesdays (4-5 pm) (In the summer, the time is earlier - 1 to 2 pm)

Your child will learn the traditions of Okinawan karate - how to bow, when to bow, when to talk, how to address instructors, etc. In a short time, you will find your child will become concerned about being courteous. We will even teach them Japanese & train them in the basics of karate that will assist them in physical conditioning, self-confidence & building a foundation for self-defense as well as self-esteem.

We teach karate not games. So your child will learn karate. They will learn to kick, block, punch & kata (forms). Kumite (sparring) is not part of the children's class nor do we teach jujutsu to the kids as these area dangerous practices & not only can injure your child, it also teaches improper technique & aggression. After more than 45 years of training & 4 decades of teaching, our Soke (grandmaster) found kumite was over-used in nearly all schools & resulted in lack of focus & power. Your child is developing mentally & physically: it is our goal to be sure that they benefit from karate. They will learn everything the adults learn with the exception of kumite and jujutsu. Stop by and see one of our classes.

Self-esteem is one of the many benefits of traditional karate training. I am reminded of a few students from the past: one in particular - a woman who had no self-confidence & little self-esteem. She would only look at her feet & never into another's eyes. By time she moved from our dojo, she would look anyone in the eye & all of the students had great respect for her. She had earned a sandan (3rd degree black belt) in Okinawan karate, sensei (instructor's) license, & yudansha (black belts) in two of our Japanese arts. This is what proper training can do.

Prior to the age of 6, we feel that children should not take martial arts as there are possibilities of physical damage. So we only accept kids that are a mature 6 & above. We ask all parents to sit in the peanut gallery, observe, and not disturb the children during practice. Being that the kids classes are only 50 minutes, we ask parents to stay for the entire session.

Karate training is about the person - the whole person. We emphasize karate is never used against anyone except in self-defense. If all kids were trained in traditional martial arts, we would have a better society.

After traditional karate training, your kids will turn into 'tigers'. The more your kids train, the more they will advance. We teach kids traditional karate, traditional kobudo, respect, and even self-defense and we certify them as they advance in this art. Your kids need to learn to be self-confident and learn self-defense. In todays society, it is paramount. We are different from the mainstream Mall karate school in that we focus on karate and not games.

We are located at the NE corner of MacDonald at Baseline Road (60 W. Baseline, #106).

Call 480-295-1001 for additional information. Our instructors are professional martial artists - we are not salesmen and we will welcome you to our dojo without selling you contracts like most other schools. We also display of our certifications. Every parent should be concerned that their instructor is properly certified & certified by a legitimate martial arts association. Many are not.

Grandmaster Hausel taught martial arts at Arizona State University, the University of New Mexico, University of Utah & University of Wyoming as well as at several private schools. He has been inducted into several Halls of Fame for his teaching methods & abilities as well as for being a pioneer in Okinawan Karate. He is also a member of other Halls of Fame for his other profession - geology.

If you, your social group, or church group would like to schedule special classes at the Arizona Hombu, please contact us - we look forward to being a positive contributor to the community.

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Our training center is open to the public - we focus on Adults and Families. Come learn the traditions of Okinawan Karate & Kobudo. Much of the class is conducted in both Japanese and English to help students learn Japanese. We also teach meditation, philosophy and martial arts history interjected in karate classes. Our schedule is as follows:

TUESDAY

Basics, Forms (Kata) & Applications (6:45-7:50 pm) .
Advanced Kata (7:50-8:20 pm)

WEDNESDAY

Advanced Karate Training (3-4 pm) .
Karate for Kids (RESTRICTED) (4-4:50 pm)
Self-Defense (6:45-7:50 pm)
Samurai Arts (7:50-8:20 pm)

THURSDAY

Weapons (Kobudo) (6:45-7:50 pm).
Individual training (7:50-8:20 pm).

ADULT & FAMILY FEES

We have some of the lowest rates in the East Valley. No sign up fees. Start as soon as you pay for your first month.

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SHORIN-RYU Karate For Kids

SHORIN-RYU KARATE for KIDS

KARATE for CHILDREN at ARIZONA SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL KARATE in MESA