Youth Programs Karate

Lil Dragons (4 - 7 yrs.)
This class introduces young children to the martial arts with a focus on ‘karate manners’, courtesy and respect, flexibility, balance and directing energy in positive ways. Students can progress from white belt to black belt starting with this class.  Class uniforms and safety equipment are available for purchase from the instructor. The lead instructor is Tom Scott, a Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate and a local police officer.

Youth Martial Arts (8 - 12 yrs.)
Techniques of Isshin-ryu Karate and Lung Chi Chuan Fa Kung-fu will be used to help students develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Students will learn to be peaceful warriors and to solve their problems with logic and reason. Classes will be taught by Herman Kussro, Tom Eller, Barb Kaufmann, and black belt staff.  

Teen/Adult Martial Arts (13 - adult)
Techiniques of Isshin-ryu Karate, Lung Chi Chuan Fa Kung-fu, and Okinawan Kobudo will be used to help students develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Students are able to progress from a beginner to a master under the direction of Hanshi-go Herman Kussro and black belt staff.

Women’s Self Defense Workshops
“Be the Victor Not the Victim”
The workshops will include statistics on crime against women, identifying and avoiding potentially dangerous situations, and self-defense techniques of karate and kung-fu for stopping an attack and escaping to safety. Participants can participate in the workshop at their comfort level. All females are welcome. Females under high school age should be accompanied by their mother or another adult female.