The ONEONTA KARATE DOJO is the only martial arts school in Oneonta, New York which offers traditional SHITO-RYU KARATE, SELF DEFENSE, AND WEAPONS CLASSES TO CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS. Students learn from a prescribed program of Karate basics, katas (forms), kumite (sparring), and self defense.
As a member of the Okinawa Kobudo Rengo-Kai Alliance, the ONEONTA KARATE DOJO also offers to its students the opportunity to learn the following weapons of self defense: Nunchuku, Bo, Kama, Sai, Tonfa, and Eku-Bo.In addition, students may also train in the art of Suishin Itto-Ryu Batto-Do (Japanese sword.)
As a member of the Okinawa Kobudo Rengo-Kai Alliance, the ONEONTA KARATE DOJO also offers to its students the opportunity to learn the following weapons of self defense: Nunchuku, Bo, Kama, Sai, Tonfa, and Eku-Bo.In addition, students may also train in the art of Suishin Itto-Ryu Batto-Do (Japanese sword.)
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The Shito-Ryu style of karate was founded by Master Kenwa Mabuni. Master Mabuni learned Shuri-te Karate-do from Master Anko Itosu and Naha-te Karate-do from Master Kanryo Higashionna. Master Mabuni also learned from Matsumura-Ha, Aragaki-Ha, and other karate styles. In addition, he also mastered Ryu-kyu Kobudo (weapons).
The Oneonta Karate Dojo offers karate classes in Shito-Ryu Karate-do Genbu-Kai for children, teens and adults. Below is the dojo's current karate class schedule and payment terms. Information regarding belt testing and belt rankings is also provided. This is basically the same format and material that is presented in class.
As part of your overall training at the Oneonta Karate Dojo, there is the opportunity to learn several weapons of self defense. Although they are weapons, students are encouraged to think of them as "tools" that help them develop their strength and coordination as a karate-ka. A brief description of each weapon and a listing of the katas that we practice is provided below.
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