REFER A FRIEND

Refer a friend: If anyone attending the dojo refers a friend and they stay on for the first month, the next month is free for the current student! A current karateka can refer up to 3 friends!

NEW CLASSES

Shotokan Karate of Ellwood has new classes beginning January 6th 2014 for ages 9 yrs and above If you you anyone you know is interested please call (724) 494-9353, or you can stop in next week Monday the 16th or Wednesday 18th to ask questions. Mention that you saw this ad online and receive the 1st month free!

NO CLASSES

Just a reminder, there will be no classes from Dec. 23-Jan 5, we will resume regular scheduled classes again on January 6th 2014. Thanks and have a Happy Holidays!

TYING YOUR BELT (OBI)

A review of tying your belt.


Tying your belt

HEIAN NIDAN

heian nidan for yellow belts to study and for orange belts and above to review

Heian Nidan

BASICS

Your Kihon (basics) in karate are like a foundation to a house, they have to be solid and strong, for that is what the basis of your kumite (sparring) and Kata (prearranged basics) rests upon.  The better your basics the better your karate.  Click on the below link to freshen up your basics between classes.


BASIC TECHNIQUES

LABOR DAY

Due to the Labor day holiday there will be no class on Monday Sept 2nd, but be ready for on Wed we hit the ground running.

NEW CLASSES

New classes are now set to begin, starting Sept. 9th at 5:45PM for mighty mites ages 6-8 and 6:30PM for kids and adults (9 y/o and up). You may contact the dojo number for more information. If you mention that you saw this ad on the web and you will get the first month free.

PROMOTION CLASS

Great training and kyu test this morning with Sensei Maeshima. Our students looked ready and did a great job, but the million dollar question is were they promoted? Come and find out at the all ranks and maybe promotions class at 6:30PM on Monday evening

STILL TIME

There is still time to bring in someone for the new Beginners classes for ages 9 and up on April 29th at 6:30 PM.  Open enrollment closes May 13th!  Call 724-494-9353 for more information. Mention that you saw this on facebook or the blog and you will get the first month free.

TESTING

Students did good at testing on Saturday, there were some things that they did good and others that could be improved, but that is karate there is always room for improvement. There is all ranks testing for all those who participated in Saturdays testing on Monday at 7:30PM.  The mighty mites who did not test this saturday still meet at 5:45PM

NEW CLASSES SET TO BEGIN

New Beginners classes for ages 9 and up begin April 29th at 6:30 PM. Call 724-494-9353 for more information.  Karate is beneficial for everyone regardless of age, if there are enough adults who are interested I will begin an Adults general class.

TYING YOUR OBI

Here is a link for tying your belt

Tying your belt

HEIAN SHODAN

Not only is this video for the mighty mites but it is also for the intermediate and advanced belts to review, because the intermediate or even advanced belt I believe this is a good measuring stick as to where your karate basics are.  If your Heian Shodan is off than I feel the rest of your karate may be off.  This is just my opinion, so please take the time to really study this kata and take your time to perfect it.



Heian Shodan

Some basic history and information on Heian kata