WELCOME
     Thank you for visiting our site. Information on martial-arts or self-defense can be overwhelming. While the benefits of karate training are numerous, there are also many misconceptions about it. We hope to clarify a great deal for you. 

Please be sure click through our site to learn more about the style, it's history and our instructors. You are always welcome to contact us with your questions.

     Our dojo (school) teaches the traditional Chinese/Okinawan art of Uechi-Ryu (way chee-roo) to students of all ages. We have a long history of teaching in Phoenix. Our doors are open to anybody willing to learn. There are no pre-requisites. ​
Our Philosphy
We approach Karate as an art form. Students train to develop and perfect self-defense skills. Emphasis is on technique and accuracy through proper stance and form. Self-defense skills are further developed through practical application. Students do not compete against others, they are motivated to work to the best of their own ability.  Progress is made at one’s own pace and evaluations are made on attitude and effort. Students are guided towards mind/body harmony and strive to achieve “ultimate awareness”.
What to Expect
When you arrive at your 1st class, you will be greeted by an instructor who will introduce you to other students. You will be shown some traditional dojo etiquette, like where to line up and how and when to bow. Class begins with a formal bow, then you will be lead through some stretching exercises. An instructor will work with you directly, on basic stances and strikes. Class ends with a formal bow, and you have taken your first steps into traditional martial arts. Like many things in life, what you get out of training comes from what you put into it. We look forward to seeing you.
2 FREE TRIAL CLASSES, NO OBLIGATIONS
What are your goals?

Consult with a Black Belt instructor to determine how best to gain the most out of your training.​
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