The Adult Karate Program

The same dojo education that instils awareness, respect, self-control, street-proofing, and strong abilities within children also exists for adults; it is just as necessary for women and men of any age, occupation, and walk of life to cultivate themselves through a wellness practice such as the martial arts.

Whether returning after years away from training in the arts or stepping onto the floor as a true beginner, the benefits are the very same. As a fitness activity, karate training offers a dynamic, functional exercise element that can match most modern gym-based regimens, however students will learn how to move, balance, and root themselves in a way like no other activity offers, at their own pace and in a respectful, controlled environment.

Adults training in classical karate will also soon realize the philosophical and spiritual gravity of what they’re doing, as the art has roots in various Far East spiritualties; as such, meditative breathing exercises and self-reflection offer students new perspectives on life. Though the training approach is fundamentally different, the focus on health, inner-peace, and energy cultivation is not dissimilar to common yoga practice.

Martial arts strategy and culture has been translated to personal, family, and professional success through works of literature, either by present-day practitioners or masters of old. Famous, ancient manuals such as Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, or Miyamoto Musashi’s The Book of Five Rings, as well as lighter, modern day reads like The Compassionate Samurai and Zen in the Martial Arts are just a few literary examples of how martial training and study can be attributed to self-improvement in all other facets of one’s life.

The martial arts is a fascinating study with much to offer someone developing the perfection of their character, and is also a great way to meet and train with new people on the same life mission.