Other Arts
In addition to our traditional karate programs we feature a wide variety of martial art programs taught by master instructors.
Jeet Kune Do
Instructor: Arron Grammond
Jeet Kune Do (Way of the Intercepting Fist) is about applying philosophy and principals to application based skills. The main principals we follow are are: Simplicity, Efficiency, and Adaptability. This is a method of training towards individual development in the martial arts, yet it is also a scientific approach to finding the common truths behind traditional styles. As a JKD Concept this can be applied to any traditional art and learn from it. Original JKD was based on the roots of: Wing Chun, Western Boxing, and Fencing. We observe 4 levels of basic development, then as individuals we continue to explore and learn. This means our personal expression of JKD is alive and evolves some over time.
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 6:30-8:00PM
Website: Arizona Jeet Kune Do
Judo
Instructor: Phil Brier
Judo has something for everyone regardless of age and physical abilities. In class students learn Discipline and Self Control, Nage Waza -Throwing Techniques , Ne waza - Grappling Techniques, Randori - Free Exercise, Shiai - Contest Judo, and Kata - Prearranged Forms. Humility, self-respect, and courtesy are all by-products of Judo practice. Classes are comprehensive and emphasize the maxims of the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano: "Mutual benefit and welfare for all" and "Maximum efficiency, minimum effort"
Class Times: Monday/Wedensday 6:30-8:00PM; Saturday 9:00-10:30AM
Jujutsu
Instructor: Santiago Armstrong
The term Jujutsu means, literally, techniques or art (jutsu) of suppleness, flexibility, pliancy and gentleness (Ju). All these terms, however, represent a single principle, a general way of applying a technique, of using the human body as a weapon in unarmed combat. Hoteikan Jujutsu is derived from the ancient art that encompasses three of today’s more popular Do (ways): Judo, Aikido and Karatedo. Jujutsu has 4 major components:1. Kata - pre-arranged movements, 2. Nage Waza - Throwing techniques, 3. Ne Waza - Grappling techniques , 4. Randori - Free style techniques
Class Times: Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-7:30PM; Saturday 7:30-8:30AM
Website: The Hoteikan Jujutsu System
Kenjutsu (Japanese Sword)
Instructor: Dana Abbott
The "Ultimate Physical Game of Chess" for the martial artist. Learn how to handle a short sword and manipulate a long samurai sword through exciting and informative classes. In a few short breaths of trial and error you can experience the reality of being a samurai warrior in the 21st Century. Kenjutsu sword training will refine your stroke, your stance, your breathing, your balance, your rhythm, your speed, your ki and mold you into a confident
Class times: Tuesday/Thursday 7:30-9:00PM
Kobujutsu (Weapons)
Instructor: Robert Hunt
Class Times: Friday 6:00-7:00PM
Tai Chi
Instructor: Sean Squires
Class Times: Saturday 10:00-11:00AM
Wing Tsun
Instructor: Keith Sonnenberg
WingTsun (pronounced 'wing-chun') is a system of Chinese kung fu that places emphasis on personal self-defense and fitness. The techniques of WingTsun lend themselves to close-range fighting which is a contrast to many other martial arts. The stances are upright and footwork is quick and flexible. Only three kuen (forms or "kata" in Japanese) exist in WingTsun and all training is based on the application of the material in these forms resulting in a seemly endless array of applications. There are no jumps or spins and WingTsun is low impact. In addition, all kicks are directed to targets below the waist level. It is in a WingTsun class that you learn the authentic "chi sau" training method where two participants "cling arms" in a type of rotation of the arms designed to build the feeling in the arms that is essential to high-speed close-quarters echanges common to this style. A student of WingTsun can also vastly improve their health and fitness levels due to WingTsun's intelligent design and focused execution of the movements.
Class Times: Monday/Wednesday 7:30-8:30PM; Saturday 11:00AM-12:00PM
Website: WingTsun™ Arizona