Welcome to Yama Shi Karate

Yama Shi Karate focuses on the improvement of one's self.

Yami shi Karate

Some words about us

Yama Shi Karate focuses on both aspects of mental and physical developments. Our system is forged from the blending of different Traditional Karate styles that come from Okinawa. Our foundation is engrained in the katas from Shorin-Ryu, Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, and Tomari-te. Yama Shi Karate karate-ka (karate practitioners) study blocks, punches and kicking (as found in various styles of Karate), evasive movements and grappling (similar to Aikido), and traditional weaponry.

We train in the classical katas and weaponry while instilling the development of a non-aggressive mindset in our karate-ka. Perfecting physical movements and patterns is only one aspect of training. The other is the focus of understanding the importance of the "Way."

Mission - Focus on harmonizing the mind and body for balance, strength, perseverance, and patience.
Training - Intense and challenging but strives to bring balance between the physical and metal to achieve a deeper understanding of the martial arts and their influence in one’s daily life.
Belief - The journey of training is a life-long task of perfecting movement effortlessly and efficiently while maintaining a still mind. The harmony of mind and body creates a true form of self-defense, confidence, humility, peace and a true sense of silence.

The Seven Virtues of Bushido

GI

Integrity

Be acutely honest throughout your dealings with all people. Believe in justice, not from other people, but from yourself. To the true warrior, all points of views are deeply considered regarding honesty, justice, and integrity.

Warriors make a full commitment to their decisions.

REI

Respect

True warriors have no reason to be cruel. They do not need to prove their strength. Warriors are courteous even to their enemies. Warriors are not only respected for their strength in battle, but also by their dealings with others.

The true strength of a warrior becomes apparent during difficult times.

YU

Heroic Courage

Hiding like a turtle in a shell is not living at all. A true warrior must have heroic courage. It is absolutely risky. It is living life completely, fully, and wonderfully.

Heroic courage is not blind. It is intelligent and strong.

MEIYO

Honor

Warriors have only one judge of honor and character, and this is themselves. Decisions they make and how these decisions are carried out is a reflection of whom they truly are.

You cannot hide from yourself.

JIN

Compassion

Through intense training and hard work, the true warrior becomes quick and strong. They are not as most people. They develop a power that must be used for good. They have compassion. They help their fellow man at every opportunity.

If an opportunity does not arise, they go out of their way to find one.

MAKOTO

Honesty and Sincerity

When warriors say that they will perform an action, it is as good as done. Nothing will stop them from completing what they say they will do. They do not have to "give their word." They do not have to "promise."

Speaking and doing are the same action.

CHU

Duty and Loyalty

Warriors are responsible for everything that they have done and everything that they have said, and all of the consequences that follow. They are immensely loyal to all of those in their care.

To everyone that they are responsible for, they remain fiercely true.

Take a look at our classes

Yama Shi Karate only offers private and semi-private (no more than 5 students in a group) classes. Classes are taught primarily in English. The lessons are tailored to help the karate-ka to learn how to successfully unite kihon (basic techniques), the kata (forms), and the kumite (entangled hands). This union reveals the path to balance. Whether training in or outside of the Yama Shi Karate dojo you are expected to demonstrate the respect, humility, and courtesy upon which karate's long-standing tradition is founded. Be committed to your karate training and always put forth your maximum effort in training and life.

kihon (basic techniques)

Japanese term meaning "basics" or "fundamentals." The term is used to refer to the basic techniques that are taught and practiced as the foundation of most Japanese martial arts.

the kata (forms)

Is a detailed choreographed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs. The term "form" is used for the corresponding concept in non-Japanese martial arts in general.

**kumite (Entangled hands)**

Is the part of karate in which a person trains against an adversary, using the techniques learned from the kihon and kata.

Dojo (Training area)

Literally means "place of the way", a room or hall in which martial arts are practiced.

Funakoshi's Principals (Nijyu Kun)

Benefits of yama shi karate

After twenty years of teaching martial arts to students from age seven to sixty-seven, I have observed that the benefits to every age has been nothing less than astonishing! Some include control of aggressive behavior and the gain of self-respect, self-control, self-defense, self-esteem, focus, confidence, and courtesy. Martial arts training gives yourself the chance to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. It encompasses not just the physical aspect of the "sport," but mental and emotional lessons as well.

Below are a few more examples of the benefits of studying the martial arts:.

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The first two class are free. Contact us now to reserve a space for you. Today I will do what others won't. So tomorrow I can do what others can't.

"The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them." - Miyamoto Musashi

Do you lack confidence, suffer from anxiety, or have a sense of insecurity? Then let's step out of that world and your comfort zone and enter into a private dojo where you can find a new "way."

"Knowledge is not the same as applied knowledge, demonstration of technique is not the same as application of technique." Begin a new journey.

"Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is victory over lesser men."

"Once a kata has been learned it must be practiced repeatedly until it can be applied in an emergency, for knowledge of just the sequence of a kata in Karate is useless." - Gichin Funakoshi

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

"Change can only start once you take action."Take action today.

Save your spot - contact us

Contact Yama Shi Karate so we can make arrangements for your training needs.
The first two class are free, and various course packages are available with discounting pricing.

Welcome to Yama Shi Karate

Yami shi Karate

Some words about us

The Seven Virtues of Bushido

GI

REI

YU

MEIYO

JIN

MAKOTO

CHU

Take a look at our classes

kihon (basic techniques)

the kata (forms)

kumite (Entangled hands)

Dojo (Training area)

Funakoshi's Principals (Nijyu Kun)

Benefits of yama shi karate

Filter by Type:

Spiritual

Mental

Spiritual

Spiritual

Physical

Mental

Physical

Physical

Physical

Phyical

Mental

Spiritual

Get Started today

The first two class are free. Contact us now to reserve a space for you. Today I will do what others won't. So tomorrow I can do what others can't.

Do you lack confidence, suffer from anxiety, or have a sense of insecurity? Then let's step out of that world and your comfort zone and enter into a private dojo where you can find a new "way."

"Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is victory over lesser men."

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Save your spot - contact us

**kumite (Entangled hands)**