Children, adults and families welcomed!

Children must be 9 years old for Kid’s Karate. (Day care available for younger children during all class hours.)

Class times:

Tuesdays - 10:30 am & 7 pm
Thursdays - 10:30 am & 7 pm

Monthly, quarterly and annual membership packages available.
Discounts available for 3 students or more from one household.

A Karate membership at LJ’s Fitness has unique advantages not found at other martial arts only facilities. As a member of the LJ’s Fitness family all Karate students ages 14 and older receive the use of our entire facility which includes:

Extensive weight room
Cardio equipment
Member discounts and much more!

A customized work out program is available for all students to help increase your strength, stamina and flexibility.
We are dedicated to your success as a martial artist!

Isshinryu (one heart/one mind)

was introduced in 1954 by Tatsuo Shimabuku. He studied the Bo, Sai and Tonfa under Okinawa's most noted instructors.
Isshinryu is a combination of the best of these styles and weapons techniques and epitomizes the powerful, lightning-fast techniques that enabled the weaponless Okinawans to endure the rein of the Chinese empire and to defeat the sword-wielding Samurai of Japan.

Isshinryu's main goal is to perfect of oneself through physical and mental development.

As students learn they acquire:
Self-confidence
Serenity
Humility
Respect

Karate Class Format

Class Begins with 5 minute warm ups
15 Minute Chart (Basics)
10-15 minutes Kata (forms) review
Remainder of class time kumite (self defense techniques)
This is a the general format for the classes. It is subject to change based on student needs.

New Student Integration

Students are started with a Chart (Basics) which is the foundation for all future skills. Each student will learn a small sections of a Kata, a set of moves each in a different order, which they are expected to memorize.

Student Responsibilities

Obey and Respect the instructor
Respect other students
Students are expected to practice at least 30 minutes a day.
Students must address Instructors with correct title
Longer haired students must have it tied up and out of their face.