Foley's Family Karate
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WE TEACH:
- Shorin-ji ryu Karate
- Tai Chi
- Kobudo
Principles of all three of these arts are combined into each class to give the student a well-rounded knowledge of the martial arts.
Training in this dojo is conducted in the traditional manner, with focus on "kata" (patterns of movements) and one-on-one practise.
This program is for ages 8 years old and up.
WHAT IS BUTOKU KAI?
Butoku Kai translated means "martial virtue." This dojo is a member of the Zen Bei Butoku Kai organization, founded in the 1950's by the late Master Richard Kim. The Butoku Kai is dedicated to teaching martial arts with an emphasis on preserving the history of the arts.
WHAT DOES MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING GIVE ME?
- Exercise
- Respect and compassion for others
- Practical self-defense
- Confidence
- Self-discipline
- Helps you strive to be the best you can be. In life, overcoming adversity is what makes us strong. In the martial arts dojo, the adversary that you face is yourself!
- Makes you an "artist of life" - gives you a positive attitude, helps make you a "winner" in life.