Welcome to Shobukan Martial Arts Academy in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, one of ONLY 20 authentic Okinawan Shobukan karate dojos worldwide. We offer martial arts classes in a friendly setting where kids, parents, grandparents, friends, and guests are encouraged to train. We also offer private lessons and women's self-defense classes.
Join our exclusive membership and become part of a truly unique martial arts journey. As a member gain access to unmatched learning and training proficiency in a traditional dojo setting. Schedule a visit to our authentic Okinawan karate dojo, and experience for yourself real world self-defense application that melds old world tradition with new world understanding.
Join our exclusive membership and become part of a truly unique martial arts journey. As a member gain access to unmatched learning and training proficiency in a traditional dojo setting. Schedule a visit to our authentic Okinawan karate dojo, and experience for yourself real world self-defense application that melds old world tradition with new world understanding.
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Karate, or the "art of the empty hand", originated on the small group of Ryukyu islands that today we call Okinawa. Since the 1300's a form a martial arts called "Te" was practiced in Okinawa. Merchants goods, cultural ways, and martial arts were traded between Okinawa and China for generations. The incorporation of techniques from Chinese Kenpo become the essence and effectiveness of traditional karate.
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Goju Ryu is a close combat fighting system that comprises punches, kicks, elbows, knees, take-downs, submissions, and pressure point applications used to subdue an opponent all while using the least amount of energy possible. Classes include stretching, strength training, weight training, self-defense techniques, kata (set forms and prearranged fighting scenarios used to discipline the mind and body), partner exercises, and sparring.
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Show respect by bowing to the dojo shomen (to acknowledge skills passed on through the ages from one teacher to the next teacher). When instructed to line up or sit in seiza, maintain proper form and do so in order of rank. Listen carefully to instructions, practice with sincere effort, and take correction and advice.
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