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Karate
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Shorinryu karate is recognizable for its upright natural stances, evasive body posturing to avoid attacks, and quick powerful strikes to vital areas.
A centuries old synthesis of ancient Chinese white crane gung fu and Okinawa's native 'Te' arts, karate is known throughout the world as the weaponless art of self-defense, however a more accurate description would be that traditional karate is the art of turning your entire self, body and mind, into a weapon. Whether it be practiced for self-defense, self-improvement, or as a form of exercise, traditional karate has something to benefit everyone, and in fact many modern combative arts can trace their influences back to both Okinawan karate in general and Shorinryu specifically; notably Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do, and Bruce Lee's Jeet Kun Do.
The Shorinryu practiced at the Tyler Karate Academy is a specific style known as Matsumura Seito, and is the family tradition of the founder of all Shorinryu, and king's bodyguard, Sokon "Bush" Matsumura (1797 - 1889).
A centuries old synthesis of ancient Chinese white crane gung fu and Okinawa's native 'Te' arts, karate is known throughout the world as the weaponless art of self-defense, however a more accurate description would be that traditional karate is the art of turning your entire self, body and mind, into a weapon. Whether it be practiced for self-defense, self-improvement, or as a form of exercise, traditional karate has something to benefit everyone, and in fact many modern combative arts can trace their influences back to both Okinawan karate in general and Shorinryu specifically; notably Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do, and Bruce Lee's Jeet Kun Do.
The Shorinryu practiced at the Tyler Karate Academy is a specific style known as Matsumura Seito, and is the family tradition of the founder of all Shorinryu, and king's bodyguard, Sokon "Bush" Matsumura (1797 - 1889).
Students practice basic punches during a yearly training camp.
Kata After the basics are taught a student must learn how to put the techniques together in combinations called kata. Meant to teach a number of deeper principles, kata combine different blocking, kicking and punching techniques in a fluid like manner, in different directions and skill levels. We utilize these techniques as a continual part of our training, with each new rank learning progressively more complex kata.
Reed Kyoshi attacks Gino so he can practice his one ippon kumite technique.
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Traditional karate training is generally broken into three main categories; Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), and Kumite (sparring).
Kihon In order to build a strong foundation, karate training begins with the basics. With that in mind, and to ensure a good understanding is cemented into all aspects of your karate, nearly every class will begin with several repetitions of these basic techniques.
Batson sensei practicing kata with Isao Kaicho at the Honbu dojo in Okinawa, Japan.
Ippon kumite Once a student has a fair knowledge of the basics, and knows how to put combinations together through kata, the student then learns the one step sparring techniques (ippon kumite). These drills utilize one student attacking with a specified attack while one student defends, and allows the student to feel and see how effective or ineffective their block and counter techniques are, as well as learn to work on distance and timing.
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Shurijo Seiden, or "Main Hall" of the State Palace
Lil' Dragons Karate ( ages 3 - 5 ) - Classes returning soon!! Ask about enrollment
Lil' Dragons Karate is a martial arts program specifically designed for children ages three through five, and focuses on improving your child's listening and motor skills. Our Little Dragons Classes are fast-paced, fun filled, educational and motivational. Our Little Dragons love Karate and parents love watching their kids learn and grow in a positive, well disciplined and encouraging atmosphere.
The eight major skills our instructors focus on when training children ages three and up are: Focus, Control, Balance, Teamwork, Memory, Discipline, Coordination and Fitness.
The eight major skills our instructors focus on when training children ages three and up are: Focus, Control, Balance, Teamwork, Memory, Discipline, Coordination and Fitness.
Aerobic Kickboxing - Classes returning soon!! Ask about enrollment
Our aerobic kickboxing class combines techniques from Muay Thai, Western Boxing, and Okinawan Karate with upbeat music and a fun atmosphere to trim and tone your body. Designed to melt away the fat and tone the body while learning good foundations for self-defense, this class is ideal for anyone looking to get into shape.
Judo / Ju-jitsu (Gentle Way) - Classes currently suspended
Meaning "gentle way", Judo is a modern combat sport based on a synthesis of various classic ju-jitsu techniques and more modern interpretations created by Judo's founder Dr. Kano Jigoro. With it's emphasis on the competitive element, where the object is to either throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force and opponent to submit by joint locking or executing a strangle hold or choke.
The philosophy and subsequent pedagogy, developed for judo by Dr. Kano, became the model for other modern Japanese martial arts that developed from traditional schools. Even karate takes both it's uniform and ranking system from those developed by Dr. Kano. The worldwide spread of judo has led to the development of a number of offshoots such as Russian Sambo, and Brazilian ju-jitsu.
The philosophy and subsequent pedagogy, developed for judo by Dr. Kano, became the model for other modern Japanese martial arts that developed from traditional schools. Even karate takes both it's uniform and ranking system from those developed by Dr. Kano. The worldwide spread of judo has led to the development of a number of offshoots such as Russian Sambo, and Brazilian ju-jitsu.
