OMA stands for Oliver Martial Arts, where we teach the art of Shotokan, a style of Karate developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi. Funakoshi trained in popular styles of Okinawan karate, adopted the Kyu/Dan rank system and the uniform (Keikogi) developed by Kano Jigoro, the founder of judo.
This system uses colored belts (obi) to indicate rank. Funakoshi laid out the Twenty Precepts of Karate (or Niju Kun) which form the foundations of the art, heavily based on bushido and Zen, where it lies the philosophy of Shotokan. The dojo kun lists five philosophical rules for training in the dojo, which is posted on a wall of the dojo and students are encouraged to memorize as it provides motivation and a context for further training.
This system uses colored belts (obi) to indicate rank. Funakoshi laid out the Twenty Precepts of Karate (or Niju Kun) which form the foundations of the art, heavily based on bushido and Zen, where it lies the philosophy of Shotokan. The dojo kun lists five philosophical rules for training in the dojo, which is posted on a wall of the dojo and students are encouraged to memorize as it provides motivation and a context for further training.
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Belt Test
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All Belt tests or promotional exams are formal tests - clean, pressed white gis (uniforms) will be worn (with dojo patch), proper hygiene, and all karate etiquette will be observed, as OMA Karate strongly follows Dojo Kun. We are not a belt test factory, therefore, attending the test, does not mean that the examinee will automatically pass.
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OMA Karate summer camp encourages fun, fitness, and friendships while instilling self - control, discipline and respect in a safe environment. Our program is the perfect way for kids to be introduced to Martial Arts, even if they have never trained before. The children will be instructed in the art of Shotokan karate including learning self-defense, stranger danger techniques and how to avoid lures that are essential for children to know.
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