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 KARATE instruction 5 days a week
at 3 city wide locations! karate training2011
  Japanese Karate-Do
is a way of life for the modern world...our students practice the ancient movements and methods of self defense . Relying
on traditions of etiquette, discipline, we teach the art of the "empty hand way". Class structure and curriculum
is : Kihon-basic technique exercise of stance formation
and block and strike executions, focusing on balance and power development. Kata- form practice consisting of memorization
of prearranged movements of techniques simulating self defense against multiple attacks, and Kumite-practice of controlled sparring against opponents, with
emphasis on timing, distance and control.
We embrace the method
of RENBUKAI 's FULL CONTACT KUMITE with protective Traditonal Japanese BOGU to prevent injury while simulating effective self
defense combat. WE USE official KI INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT  
why wait??
Call 503-975-0448
 Sensei Bettina Ishimaru 5th Degree
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| AUGUST 2009 KYU TEST |
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Yourself...Why Aren't You Practicing Your Karate?? "Makoto no Michi o Mamoru Koto" BE FAITHFUL to your commitment
to training--Minimum class requirement for belt advancement of 24 classes!!!!!!!!!!!!
| Richmond Elementary Japanese Magnet 2006 Fall |
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| Oregon Buddhist Temple, Thursday night class |
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| Adults and Children, oi tsuki kihon-2009 Spring |
| OBT Beginners |
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 JAPANESE NUMBERS:ICHI-ONE,NI-TWO,SAN-THREE,sHI-FOUR,GO-FIVE,ROKYU-SIX,SICHI-SEVEN,HACHI-EIGHT,QU-NINE,JU-TEN!
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(Master Nishiyama left, Hanshi Cruz right) Our Respected Organizations
and Affiliations: ISKA- founded by Hanshi Vincent
Cruz All Japan Karatedo Federation Renbukai
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Recommended Reading: Karate Do, My Way of Life, Karate Jutsu by Gichin Funakoshi-THE FOUNDER of SHOTOKAN Karate, The Art of Empty
Hand Fighting by Hidetaka Nishiyama Dynamic Karate-By M. Nakayma, Cheif Instructor JKA The
Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi-Vincent Cruz Hagakure, The Book of the Samurai
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DOJO KUN Seek
Perfection of Character, Be Faithful, Endeavour, Respect Others, Refrain from Violent Behavior.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
What age is appropriate to start Karate?
Children must be able to focus for period equal to one hour in duration. So make sure your child attends an age appropriate
school prior to taking martial arts lessons. Usually, the same standards of Kindergarten age is the norm. 1st grade
is ideal. Girls mimic earlier than boys at ages 6 or 7. So be very careful when pushing karate do instruction too early
such as ages as early 4 years old. Progression will be slow, and attachment issues and focus problems will occur. The
biggest problem will be a general turn off or rejection to traditional martial arts instruction that will last a life time! Be
careful of marketing and contractual obligations when looking for programs an instructors. If you find yourself presented
with a $100 month contract ,be consumer wise. Instruction involving youth should be a process of evolution and not a business
contract. True karate instruction should develop with interest and parental involvement. It waxes and wanes, but
it supported with good instruction that addresses the needs of your family it will persevere, just as your child learns the
lessons of focus and commitment to hard work. A good karate program is non-contractual, where the instructor
works with you and your family needs month to month as your family grows and develops. Programs community
based offer a lower cost introduction to a traditional Japanese art based on ethics and proper etiquette and discipline.
Check out the academic programs offered by Portland Shotokan Karate in SE Portland, they walk the talk offering programs for
pay but also instruct for schools and social programs city wide. Sensei Bettina Ishimaru
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The nature
of karate do is this; a person is forced to exert his powers outward but collect his powers inward
as well developing the self.. -thoughts from Gichin Funakoshi
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OUR LOCATIONS OF OUR CLASSES:
Oregon Buddhist Temple-Located at 3720 SE 34th Avenue, Portland, Oregon. One block South of Powell Blvd. and 34th Avenue. Please enter through
the back of building. Adult and Children mixed. Beginner through Advanced. Richmond Elementary -Located at 2276 SE 41st Avenue, Portland, Oregon, (one block North of Division). Please
enter through the cafeteria(North parking Lot) and proceed through the doors down stairs and enter Gym on the right> Children
only, Beginner through Intermediate. No drop ins. Portland
Athletic Club- 5803 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway Portland, Or 97221
Our Community Partners in Portland: Oregon
Buddhist Temple Portland Parks and Recreation with new support from the Nike
Go Program The Urban League Metropolitan
Family Services Portland Public School Civic Use Department Cascadia Renee Mitchell Speaks Urban Bridges Studio
CALL
US FOR MORE INFORMATION: (503) 975-0448 Now accepting new members, group
classes, community classes, private lessons, corporate seminars, self defense seminars.............WHY WAIT!?
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Favorite Links
Shotokan's Hanshi Cruz and San Ten Karate
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