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Providing the Highest Quality Martial Arts Training since 1983
Classes for Children, Teens and Adults
Programs We Offer
MIGHTY TIGERS
The Mighty Tigers program is designed for kids aged 5 to 6, to help motor skill development with an emphasis on the character building aspects of martial arts. This fun class will teach many important life skills such as respect and self-discipline while working hard towards their next rank.
ADULT KARATE
While the adult karate program is designed for teens (13+) to retired professionals, all will enjoy the benefits of karate as exercise to get in shape, some will seek self-defense skills, while others will want to set and attain personal goals of the karate belt ranking system in the tradition of martial arts.
KID FIT KARATE
Our Kid Fit Karate program is designed for kids aged 7-12. Tired of seeing your kids stuck on the couch playing video games? This program is a fun and exciting way to get them active. Through challenging and fun drills they will improve their balance, coordination speed, power, and timing. They will also benefit from the character building aspects of martial arts such as respect, discipline, confidence, and self-esteem.
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βSt. Bernard Shotokan Karate Program and Sensei Darrell have helped my son to learn focus and respect...things kids are lacking now-a-days. I highly recommend this program to people with kids. You will not regret it.β -Joanna
ABOUT ST. BERNARD SHOTOKAN KARATE PROGRAM
St. Bernard Shotokan Karate Program has been offering the highest level of Martial arts training in our area since 1983. Our group which started in 1983 under the name St. Bernard Shotokan Karate Assn. founded by and under direction of Sensei Darrell Goodyear has helped thousands achieve the benefits of martial arts training over the past fifty three years. Our instructors are experienced, highly qualified and internationally certified. We offer a world class program with professionalism and commitment to our students.
Our base style at St. Bernard Shotokan Karate Program is Shotokan Karate, a traditional style of Japanese Karate, which is practiced by millions of people worldwide with an emphasis on character development. Our program offers classes for students of all ages from beginner to advanced in age appropriate classes and provides an opportunity for the whole family to participate in this beneficial activity. Martial arts training combines the best of fitness training, self-defense training and reinforcement of traditional values.
A final thought, Mastering a martial art cannot be done overnight. It requires discipline, dedication, and perseverance. It is a goal setting achievement activity like no other. Achieving a high level in martial arts is a worthwhile goal that once achieved the student will reap the benefit for the rest of their life.
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