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Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family. It is in the spirit of ‘ohana that Libby & Tom Hill and their dedicated staff open Family Karate, the ‘Ohana Dojo, and invite all who share in that spirit to join us. Family Karate is a community of martial artists of all skill levels striving to be stronger physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually through training in martial arts. We conduct our training in a supportive family atmosphere. We believe training in such a manner not only creates stronger individuals but stronger families, and ultimately creates a larger family of which we are all a part. If you're interested in learning more about Family Karate, give us a call 440-255-7300 or email us with questions! |
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Family Karate Programs
August 04 2010
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Karate Programs
Our primary karate program at Family Karate is based on the style Kajukenbo, an Okinawan style developed in Hawaii that combines elements of karate, judo-jujitsu, Chinese kickboxing, American kenpo, and other art styles. It is an eclectic and ever-changing art that ties in both traditional and modern elements of the fighting arts.
Another program we offer is TaeKwonDo, the Korean national martial art. The TaeKwonDo spirit consists of the thought of loyalty and filial piety, courage in a fight, and practical ethic thought of consistency in learning and acting. This martial art aims to not only to acquire power and skill for self-defense but to perfect oneself in the development of character and a peace-loving spirit.
40+ Karate is our third karate program. Launched in June 2009, this program is based in traditional Okinawan style, but with careful thought of the older physique. There are still belts, uniforms, and testing, so that the parents and grandparents can enjoy the challenges and fun of the martial arts along with our younger students.
“The family that kicks together, sticks together,” is the simplest way to sum up our school’s strongest belief: the importance of family. Our name, Family Karate, The ‘Ohana Dojo, is not accidental: we believe in the strength of ’ohana (Hawaiian for family) and the values held therein.
Learning how to defend yourself is a common reason for seeking out martial arts training. Certainly this is a major component of the programs at our school, but it is not the only one. Development and improvement of the self - physically, mentally, and spiritually - through training is just as important as learning self-defense.
Equally as vital an element of our program is having fun. While martial arts training is often thought to be serious business, we like to take a more relaxed approach to our art while maintaining the disciplined atmosphere any student should come to expect in a learning environment.
We welcome students ages seven and up in our Kajukenpo and TaeKwonDo programs. The 40+ Karate program welcomes students that are, well, 40 or older as well as those adults that have physical challenges that might preclude them from participating in our other programs. There is as much to gain from a martial arts training at Family Karate for seven year-olds as there is for seventy year-olds.
Lil Dragons (Ages 3-4)
Junior Dragons (Ages 5-6)
Much like the other martial arts programs at Family Karate, Lil’ Dragons focuses on the physical and mental development of the student. The Lil’ Dragons program differs in one major way: its use of skills. The focus on general skills over technical development makes students stronger in their personal and interpersonal lives, preparing them for not only future martial arts training, but also for the world outside the dojo.
There are eight primary skills in the program: balance, control, coordination, discipline, fitness, focus, memory, and teamwork. There are many drills and exercises used to practice these skills in class, and our instructors prepare and teach their classes in a creative manner to keep their young students interested, motivated, and always having fun.
Adult Fitness Programs
CardioKarate - Fitness Kickboxing - Tai Chi Chuan - Yoga
Training at Family Karate is not limited to Kajukenpo. We offer a number of other fitness and martial arts classes for teenagers and adults. Some focus on physical fitness and losing weight, while others are built on the development of the spirit and meditation.
CardioKarate is Family Karate’s aerobic martial arts program. It has a quick pace, and although some classes move faster and are more intense than others, any level of intensity in a cardioKarate class provides for a good workout.
A Fitness Kickboxing class at Family Karate is comprised, in short, of working out while hitting punching bags. Although similar to cardioKarate, it differs in its use of actually hitting something, allowing participants more room in determining the intensity of their workout.
Tai Chi Chuan is one of the oldest martial arts. In Tai Chi, the pace is slow and the techniques focus on gentle manipulation of the joints. It is not only physically and mentally engaging, but also spiritually uplifting. To go through a Tai Chi form is an experience for which words fail to do justice. At Family Karate, we instruct Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation, Sun 73, Beginners Tai Chi, Tai chi @ Work, and Seated Tai Chi, and a sword form.
Yoga is an ancient Asian art of stretching that, like the other fitness programs at Family Karate, exercises a practitioner physically, mentally, and spiritually. Yoga’s physical counterpart is different from any other workout because of the way it challenges the body and at the same time relaxes it. Like Tai Chi, it is an internalized art with strong meditative qualities.
These four programs are combined into one program for one price, so that a fitness student can take advantage of any or all of our fitness programs.