ISSHINRYU KARATE

Isshinryu is a style of Okinawan karate founded by Tatsuo Shimabuku and named by him on January 15, 1956. Isshin-Ryu Karate is largely a synthesis of Shorin-ryu karate, Goju-ryu karate, and kobudo. The system is summed up in its kata, or formal practice methods, and the specific techniques used to punch (vertical fist) and kick (snapping kicks).

 JIU-JITSU

Japanese Jiu-Jitsu evolved among the samurai of feudal Japan as a method for defeating an armed and armored opponent without weapons. Due to the ineffectiveness of striking against an armored opponent, the most efficient methods for neutralizing an enemy took the form of pins, joint locks, and throws. These techniques were developed around the principle of using an attacker's energy against him, rather than directly opposing it.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant using joint-holds and chokeholds to defeat an opponent. Our BJJ program, World Jiu-Jitsu United is headed by Shihan Gene Dunn and Professor Brian Glick.

ESCRIMA

Escrima is a popular Filipino martial art dating back to the 1500s, during the colonization of the Philippine Islands by the Spanish. Escrima is a very simplified but practical form of combat technique originally designed as a self-defense tool. Because of its effectiveness, Escrima is also taught extensively in many Special Forces including the Navy Seals and Army Special Forces.

 CHAMBARA

The word “chambara” loosely translates to “sword fighter." Chambara has evolved into a fun recreational pastime plus a major stress reducer. It is a part of the Japanese Department of Education and Recreation. Today, chambara is the fastest-growing combative sport in the United States. Weapons used are long & short sword, bo, and nunchaku.