an affiliate of
Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association Premier
Welcome
The style of karate that you are, or will be, practicing is the art of Shotokan. This traditional Japanese art, founded by Master Gichin Funakoshi in 1938, has origins that date back thousand of years. Through the years, shotokan has been discovered, refined, and perfected to the scientific and dynamic art that is seen and admired today.
Our class is organized and structured, and requires that the student trains with sincere effort. We stress proper etiquette and strong moral character.
Remember, the secret to karate is that there is no secret.
TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN - this is the secret.
I feel that the reputation and benefits of the martial arts are better learned through experience, rather than through words, so I invite you to observe and train and decide for yourself.
I have a great deal of enthusiasm for this class and the students thereof. I am glad that you have found this art and hope that you find it a life-long endeavor.
