Just arrive in sweat or yoga pants, something that's easy to work out in, and a t-shirt. When you arrive, introduce yourself to one of the sensei's (instructors) and they will get you started.
No, you will get into shape as you train. We have a series of exercises that you will learn as you progress through the ranking system which will enable you to perform the techniques, gain balance and improve your endurance.
No, you are not too old to begin martial arts training. Karate regularly has students start from adolecense through their 50's and older. Karate is a practical and effective martial art that does not incorporate extensive gymnastics.
The Head Instructor will provide you with a new student packet when you are ready to sign up. Once we receive the waiver, you can include the fee for the uniform and we will have for you at the next class.
Okinawan Karate is based in self-defense and involves more balanced full-body moves using pins, locks and throws to by using an attacker's energy against them, rather than directly opposing it. Karate is not considered a sport.
In Okinawan Karate, average time to Shodan (Black Belt) is 28 to 48 months.
