THE CHICAGO OKINAWA KENJINKAI IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT BEGINNING JANUARY 23, 2010 OKINAWAN KARATE WILL BE TAUGHT IN THE PRACTICE ROOM AT MITSUWA MARKET PLACE. SENSEI UZA IS A 4TH DAN, ORIGINAL OKINAWAN KARATE TEACHER IN BEIKOKU-SHIDO-KAN / SHORIN-RYU AND WILL TEACH THE ART OF OKINAWAN KARATE TO OUR MEMBERS.

CLASS INFORMATION

CLASSES WILL BEGIN JANUARY 23rd 2010. EVERYONE 5 YEARS OLD AND UP IS INVITED TO JOIN.

Our style is Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate

Shido-Kan Karate-do teaches self-defense through the practice of:

• Kata — individually performed sequences that combine a variety of kicking, punching, and blocking techniques.
• Kumite - two person exercises for practicing basic punching, kicking and blocking movement techniques as well as prearranged, controlled sparring drills that include a variety of throwing techniques.
• Bunkai —applications of the kata forms practiced in a group of four to five people

Regular karate practice offers many healthful benefits including increased:

• Focus, mental concentration and energy
• Ability to handle stress
• Strength, balance, flexibility and coordination
• Patience and self-confidence
• Respect for self and others
• Discipline and Goal Setting
• Strategies to help individuals deal with difficult and challenging situations
• Teamwork and Cooperation