Program Summary
karate is the Japanese martial art that most people are familiar with. “Karate” means “empty hand”. It is a form of self-defense, as Frank Prystupa-sensei described in the demonstration.
We learn a variety of blocks and kicks in the form of kata (forms). In addition to grading, practitioners can participate in tournaments.
There are so many different schools of karate. The style we practice is called Renshikan-Ryu. It is a relatively young style, founded by Japanese-Canadian David Akutagawa (1927 – 2008). It is a combination of two older schools: Shito-ryu karate and Chito-ryu karate. Akutagawa sensei was an eighth dan in Shito-ryu, a sixth dan Shihan and renshi in Chito-ryu.
Schedule
Wednesday – 6pm to 8 pm
Saturday – 10am to 12pm
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Contact
Instructor: Seichi “Sey” Yamashiro
Contact: sdcbyama@shaw.ca