Karate-Mixed Martial Arts- T/Th-South- Fall 2022

About This Camp & Activity

Self defense for ages 13 to adult- Instructor: Mr. George JosephThese classes will teach the basic concepts and principles of self defense. The sessions concentrate on unarmed combat including an emphasis on punching and kicking into pads.This style of karate is called Okinawa Shorin Ryu, which is reputed to have been developed in response to the oppressive military occupation of the island of Okinawa. Shorin Ryu is taught through a series of progressively advancing lessons (called “kata”.) Each “kata" taught and studied is analyzed to extract (unarmed) attacking patterns. Self defense is emphasized.New students will learn the basics of punching, kicking, takedowns and their fighting applications. Returning students will practice and hone their “kata” methods and fighting applications. Opportunistic weapons are introduced early with an emphasis on the defense of the hearth and home. In terms of self defense, we subscribe to General George Patton’s philosophy and quote. “The best form of defense is to attack and the best form of attack is to attack.” Lots of movement and hitting are involved which transcends into a vigorouscardiovascular workout. Class instructor Mr. Joseph has been practicing martial arts for several years, concentrating on Shorin Ryu since 1992. He has taught Karate Based MartialArts since 2009 in addition to teaching several self defense classes for women for the Sheboygan CRD. We look forward to your participation in this important self defense class.