A colorful diagram illustrating a martial arts curriculum funnel from basic to advanced skills, including sections for embodied knowledge, forms, grappling, throwing techniques, drills, analysis, additional training, testing, and development.

Everyone is an individual and discovery is an individual path. People have individual learning methods and we provide a flexible teaching approach to appreciate the needs of the individual. The dojo provides a community of companionship and fellowship.

The learning process is iterative and incremental and spans several years of dedication & commitment.

Skill Development

Kata — Sequence forms that embody the knowledge describing technique applications.

Kata Bunkai — The analysis of Kata to extract the knowledge.

Kata Bunkai Oyo — The implementation and execution of applications with a partner.

Kihon Kaishu Tsuki Waza – Basic Closed Hand Techniques (Punching)

Kihon Kaishu Uchi Waza – Basic Closed Hand Techniques (Striking)

Kihon Heishu Uchi Waza – Basic Open Hand Techniques (Striking)

Kihon Ude Uchi Waza – Basic Arm Techniques (Striking)

Kihon Atama Uchi Waza – Basic Head Techniques (Striking)

Kihon Uke Waza – Arm Receiving or Receiving Techniques (Blocking)

Kihon Keri Waza – Leg & Foot Techniques (Kicking)

Kansetsu Waza — Joint Locking Techniques

Nage Waza — Throwing Techniques